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Explore the education specialist degree in school psychology graduate program at UW-Eau克莱尔

Earn your education specialist degree in school psychology from the University of 威斯康辛州-欧克莱尔. Approved by the National Association of School Psychologists, our well-respected graduate program will prepare you to become a Nationally Certified School Psychologist.

Through rigorous coursework and real-world training, you'll become a problem solver, critical thinker and effective collaborator, working to help children and youth thrive behaviorally, emotionally and academically. Courses are taught by expert faculty and licensed school psychologists, as well as those who have backgrounds in clinical psychology, counseling psychology and applied behavior analysis.

To support your professional development and cultural competence, our all-encompassing degree provides a sequence of field experiences. During the program, you'll gain real-world, professional experience by participating in a multicultural practicum, providing school psychological services in culturally diverse settings such as the Lac Du Flambeau Indian Reservation or the Milwaukee Public School District. School-based practica will give you invaluable experience with placements in both rural and urban school settings. And while working as a graduate clinician in the Human Development Center, you'll gain critical interprofessional collaboration skills.

With our comprehensive curriculum and expansive opportunities for experiential learning, you can make important contributions to help change the lives of students, 家庭, communities and beyond. Are you ready to take the next step in your career? 

First-hand experience sets Blugolds apart

The two primary missions of the Human Development Center at UW-Eau克莱尔 are to provide education and clinical training to graduate and undergraduate students on campus while also providing clinical services to those in the 欧克莱尔 community. Blugolds in the school psychology program have experienced the first-hand field experience they need to excel in their field straight out of graduation.

“It always impresses me how knowledgeable all the different team members are and what they bring to the table,” says Ellie O’Flanagan, graduate student in the school psychology program. “It’s just really valuable things that I can add to my repertoire, too.”

These students work on real cases — not simulations or case studies. Partnerships and collaboration between the hard-working faculty supervisors and students are valued as a one-of-a-kind experience at UW-Eau克莱尔.

Why complete my education specialist degree in school psychology at UW-Eau克莱尔?

Professional experience. Gain valuable clinical training in our Human Development Center, where six different disciplines come together to provide services for children and 家庭. As a first-year student, you’ll practice assessment and intervention skills with actual clients. The following year, you’ll take on a leadership role as well as increase your experience in interdisciplinary practice, gaining skills that are highly sought after by employers.

Supportive faculty and individualized learning. Courses are taught by passionate, enthusiastic professors who know and love their fields. Their varied backgrounds provide incredible insights into the world of psychology and education. Small class sizes help you form relationships and gain an even more personalized education.

1,200 hours of experience

before graduating

100%雇佣

or continuing education after graduation

2021-2022 研究生 Report

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  • Program length: three years (two years on campus, one-year internship)
  • Job placement: 100%
  • Cohort size: 10-12 students
  • Students earn an M.S.E. degree in route to completion of the Specialist in Education (EdS) degree.

认证 information

The school psychology educational specialist degree is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists and the 威斯康辛州 Department of Public Instruction.

Licensure information

The United States Department of Education requires institutions to disclose information for programs leading to professional certification or licensure about whether each program meets state educational requirements for initial licensure or certification.  

The requirements of this program meet licensure in the following states: 阿拉巴马州, 亚利桑那州, 阿肯色州, 加州, 科罗拉多州, 康涅狄格, 特拉华州, District of Columbia, 伊利诺斯州, 爱荷华州, 佛罗里达, 乔治亚州, 夏威夷, 爱达荷州, 印第安纳州, 堪萨斯, 肯塔基州, 缅因州, 马里兰, 密歇根, 明尼苏达州, 密西西比州, 密苏里州, 蒙大拿, 内布拉斯加州, 内华达, 新汉普郡, 新泽西, 新墨西哥, 纽约, North Carolina, 俄亥俄州, 俄克拉何马州, 俄勒冈州, South Carolina, 南达科塔州, 田纳西州, 德州, 犹他州, 佛蒙特州, 维吉尼亚州, 华盛顿, 威斯康辛州, 怀俄明

The requirements of this program do not meet licensure in the following states: N/A

It has not been determined whether the requirements of this program meet licensure in the following states: Alaska, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West 维吉尼亚州

What can I do with an education specialist degree in school psychology degree from 澳门葡京网赌送彩金?

Our graduates go on to make a positive impact across the globe — from 蒙大拿 to the U.K. By earning your master of science in education and education specialist degrees, you are eligible for licensure or certification as a school psychologist in most states. You are also eligible for National Certification in School 心理学 (NCSP). Some graduates choose to take their education a step further by pursuing their doctorate or seeking additional certification as directors of special education or pupils services.

Where are education specialist alumni now?

Education specialist degree in school psychology curriculum

Our program provides the extensive education needed to help children and youth succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Curriculum is structured so you can gain knowledge of applied research, educational foundations and methods, and the delivery of school psychological services. Your capstone works as an internship — typically salaried — during which you'll work full time in a supervised, professional role, accumulating more than 1,200 hours of experience prior to graduation. 

What classes do education specialist degree in school psychology students take?

Your classes may cover topics like: 

学习 more about the education specialist degree in school psychology in the 澳门葡京网赌送彩金 course catalog.

Application information

访问我们的 graduate admissions page to see the application process, deadlines, and required materials.

Admission requirements

Applicants to the graduate program are encouraged to complete undergraduate coursework in Statistics, 学习ing Principles and/or Behavior Modification, Developmental 心理学, Foundations of Measurement and Research Methods.

For more information, please contact:
Mary Beth Tusing
tusingm@evmcu.net
715-836-5525

Department information

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心理学

Hibbard Humanities Hall 277
124 Garfield Avenue
欧克莱尔, WI 54701
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