The Ed.S. degree program in School Psychology has been designed specifically for training in school psychology and has been developed to meet all relevant national accreditation standards. The Ed.S. program is fully approved by the National Association of School Psychologists and the Florida Department of Education. Students who complete the School Psychology Training Program at USF automatically meet the academic and field training requirements for certification in Florida as a school psychologist as well as for certification as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP).
The Ed.S. program in School Psychology is committed to training professionals who have expertise in the depth and diversity of both psychology and education. This training is accomplished within a scientist-practitioner model that emphasizes comprehensive school psychological services using a social and cognitive behavioral learning theory orientation that recognizes the impact of children’s individual differences and the importance of multicultural awareness and skills. Graduates of the Ed.S. program typically move to positions of employment as school psychologists.
Accreditation:
The Ed.S. degree program in School Psychology is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).
Major Research Areas:
School psychology, academic performance, student behavior, youth mental health, systems change.
ADMISSION INFORMATION
Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.
The School Psychology program admission only occurs in the fall. This is a limited access program, which means that only a limited number of students are able to be accepted each year. Students are considered for this degree on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the Graduate Coordinator prior to applying.
A complete application includes the following:
- A curriculum vita or resume
- Statement of professional goals. In a 3-page double-spaced statement, explain your short-term, intermediate, and long-term professional goals, research interests, and alignment with the program’s mission and vision.
- Three letters of recommendation from professionals who are familiar with your scholarship and work history.
- If invited for an interview, present self professionally in an oral interview with two or more faculty members and graduate students.
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