Whether you see yourself supporting children’s mental health, providing crisis response, implementing interventions, or creating policies, DU’s NASP-accredited School Psychology Education Specialist (EdS) program sets you up for success. Additionally, all of our graduates become NASP PREPaRE Certified, which means you're trained in a comprehensive school crisis curriculum, which is an in-demand training credential to already have at the start of your school psychology career. 

With a 100% employment rate, our graduates work in various settings, all dedicated to bettering the lives of children and families. You can prioritize addressing systemic factors alongside individual needs, striving for equity in schools and communities. With strong ties to local districts, you'll gain real-world experience and make a meaningful impact. 

Start Dates: Fall

Curriculum: 90 Credit Hours  

Program Length: 21 Months of on-campus coursework and 9 Months of internship

 

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100 Percent field placement rate through opportunities students engage in during their studies

100 Percent job placement at graduation

100 Percent of admitted students receive some form of tuition assistance from the Morgridge College of Education

Education Specialist in School Psychology

How our curriculum prepares you for your career in School Psychology

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    Gain experience to develop as a practitioner

    Extensive practical experiences with scaffolded supervision help you grow from a critical observer to an active contributor and eventually an independent practitioner.

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    Be highly competitive for internship opportunities 

    You are highly competitive for internships, including in the Denver metro area where interns earn, on average, $25,000 to $40,000 with potential for benefits. 

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    Provide educational services at an on-campus clinic

    You gain applied experience while providing community-based services at an educational services clinic on campus. Technology is utilized in the clinic to support live supervision. 

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    Obtain a master of arts degree 

    You will receive a Master of Arts on your way to your EdS degree. 

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    Attain an optional specialization 

    Specialization paths include Early Childhood and Adolescent Addictions.

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

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Financial Aid

  • 100% of admitted students receive some form of tuition assistance from the Morgridge College of Education   
  • MCE tuition assistance may be in the form of Dean Scholarship and/or a graduate assistantship tuition waiver  
  • Eligible students may also qualify for federal and/or state financial aid through FAFSA  
  • Please contact MCE.finaid@du.edu for more information.  
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Public employees, such as those working in public school districts (80% of school psychologists do), are often eligible for federal loan forgiveness after ten years of service.

Admission Requirements

  • Online Application for Graduate Admission
  • Letter of application - Limit three pages, double-spaced, 12-pt. font. Please discuss: 
    • your future professional goals; 
    • how the School Psychology program at DU will contribute to and advance your goals; and 
    • how your goals will advance equity and inclusion in school psychology.
  • 3.0+ GPA
  • Current Vita/Resume
  • One transcript from each college/university where at least 1 credit has been earned
  • Two letters of recommendation, uploaded by recommenders. Professional or academic recommenders are preferred.
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Courses for EdS in School Psychology

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Our EdS program offers you practical experience, research opportunities and well-rounded coursework. You will learn the skills needed to work with children of all developmental abilities (aged birth to 21 years), as well as their families, in school or community settings.

Developmental and Psychological Foundations - 6 Credit Hours 

  • CFSP 4304 - Diversity in School and Community Settings 
  • CFSP 4316 - Infant through Adolescent Development 

Learning Theory, Educational Foundations, and Special Education - 6 Credit Hours 

  • CFSP 4306 - Exceptionalities in Special Ed 
  • CFSP 4312 - Learning Theories and Behavioral Analysis 

Legal, Ethical, and Professional Foundations - 4 Credit Hours 

  • CFSP 4301 - Professional, Legal and Ethical Issues in School Psychology 

Research, Measurement, and Program Evaluation - 7 Credit Hours 

  • RMS 4910 - Introductory Statistics 
  • CFSP 4363 - School Psychology Program Development and Evaluation 

Individual Evaluation and Assessment - 12 Credit Hours 

  • CFSP 4321 - Psycho-educational Assessment I 
  • CFSP 4322 - Psycho-Educational Assessment II 
  • CFSP 4323 - Psycho-Educational Assessment III 

Collaborative Consultation with Families and Schools - 9 Credit Hours

  • CFSP 4330 - Family-School Partnering and Consultation 
  • CFSP 4331 - School and Organizational Consultation I 
  • CFSP 4332 - School and Organizational Consultation II 

Prevention, Wellness Promotion, Counseling and Crisis Intervention - 20 Credit Hours 

  • CFSP 4303 - Psychopathology: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment 
  • CFSP 4336 - Preschool Interventions
    • or CFSP 4319 - Counseling Adolescent Addictive Behaviors 
  • CFSP 4337 - School Age Academic Competencies and Interventions 
  • CFSP 4340 - School Mental Health Counseling I 
  • CFSP 4341 - School Mental Health Counseling II 
  • CFSP 4342 - Crisis Intervention and Prevention 

Collaborative Consultation with Families and Schools - 9 Credit Hours

  • CFSP 4330 - Family-School Partnering and Consultation 
  • CFSP 4331 - School and Organizational Consultation I 
  • CFSP 4332 - School and Organizational Consultation II 

 Applied Courses - 9 Credit Hours

  • CFSP 4349 - School Psychology Practicum I 
  • CFSP 4353 - School Psychology Practicum II 
  • CFSP 4351 - School Psychology Practicum: Clinic Assignment 

Culminating Field Experience - 6 Credit Hours

  • CFSP 4355 - School Psychology Internship - EdS (1200 hours one year full-time OR two years half-time (taken three times consecutively) 

Final Assessment  

  • Praxis II/NASP Exam (score of 165 or greater) 

Notable EdS Program Alumni

Elizabeth (Libby) Malone

Elizabeth (Libby) Malone

Current President of the Colorado state organization for the profession, Colorado Society of School Psychology (CSSP)

Krista Klabo

Krista Klabo

The School Psychology and Special Education Evaluation Specialist at the Colorado Department of Education since 2016, working on many initiatives to promote the field.

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Marisol Fraijo Leach

A practicing School Psychologist in Olympia, WA and coordinator for the Implementation of Socioemotional Learning in her district.

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Common Careers for School Psychology EdS Graduates

  • School-based practitioners (The primary employment for School Psychology EdS professionals)
  • Leadership and administration in local and state departments
  • Technical assistance centers
  • Adjunct faculty at teaching, medical and research institutions

Accreditation

The School Psychology EdS program is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Graduates from this program are eligible to pursue national certification from NASP, and licensure as a school psychologist in the state of Colorado.

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