Georgia Southern University’s Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in School Psychology program helps you empower students to overcome obstacles and reach their potential inside and outside the classroom.
Locations
- Statesboro Campus (Hybrid)
Why Earn an Ed.S. in School Psychology at Georgia Southern?
- Get qualified for a rewarding career as a school psychologist.
- 100% pass rate on the GACE School Psychology assessment.
- 100% job placement rate.
- Full-time or part-time options.
- 69 credit hours to completion.
Train to serve children and adolescents with learning, behavioral or emotional problems in educational settings with an Ed.S. in School Psychology from Georgia Southern. In our National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)-approved program, comprehensive training prepares you to serve with confidence in every area of practice, from assessment to intervention to evaluation, and effectively collaborate with teachers, parents and other professionals to help students thrive.
With coursework transitioning from an M.Ed. to an Ed.S. sequence, your preparation culminates in robust practicum and internship experiences that allow you to integrate, apply and hone what you’ve learned.
Online courses and a part-time option give you greater flexibility to complete your degree. After successfully passing the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators® (GACE) and Praxis II exam in school psychology, you’ll qualify for certification in Georgia and national certification, joining the 100% of our alumni who find positions upon graduation.
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What Can You Do With an Ed.S. in School Psychology?
Your advanced training opens the door to licensure, including Level 6 (S-6) in Georgia, and positions as a school psychologist. You’ll serve a vital role within schools, identifying and assessing obstacles to students’ success and providing support to encourage better outcomes. Your skills also lead you toward rewarding opportunities with mental health providers, government agencies and other organizations dedicated to student support.
Where our graduates work:
- Department of Defense schools
- Georgia regional hospitals
- Hospitals, higher education or private clinics
- Mental health programs
- Private schools
- Psychoeducational centers
- Public schools
- Regional educational service agencies
What our graduates do:
- School Psychologist
Ed.S. in School Psychology Program Overview
Discover how Georgia Southern’s flexible Ed.S. program prepares you to launch your career in school psychology.
What You’ll Learn
A combination of classroom work and hands-on experiences builds a comprehensive framework and skill set that equips you to fulfill the responsibilities of a school psychologist, including conducting psychoeducational assessments; planning and implementing interventions; collaborating with teachers, parents and other professionals; and using evidence-based practices to help shape the future of the profession.
Upon completion of 36 credit hours (including a practicum) and passing a comprehensive examination, you will earn an interim M.Ed. degree and continue on to the remainder of the program. During these sequences, coursework progresses from foundational counseling, development and behavioral intervention theories to a more specialized study of assessment and response in a school setting.
Throughout, you’ll develop your professional effectiveness and apply your knowledge through a practicum and an in-depth 1,200-hour internship.
See the CurriculumBuild Your Experience
Extensive opportunities for supervised, in-person practice prepare you to connect with K-12 students, communicate with educators and guardians and develop evidence-based interventions.
Practicum
As the first of two field experiences, the practicum focuses on developing your skills in data-based decision-making, including conducting psychoeducational assessments to determine educational need and eligibility for special education services.
Internship
During this yearlong, full-time clinical experience, you’ll gradually take on the full range of school psychological services.
“Cultural competence is a necessary component when communicating needs and wants in an educational setting. As a graduate student in the school psychology program, I want to remain competent and empathetic to the unique individual needs of students.”
Want to Learn More?
Explore essential information about our Ed.S. in School Psychology program, including application details, accreditation status, and licensing disclosures. Gain insight into the program’s credibility and requirements to help you start your journey toward success with the knowledge you need.
The Ed.S. in School Psychology program is open to those with a bachelor’s degree in the social sciences or education from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
To apply, please submit:
- An online application. (There is a $50 non-refundable application fee.)
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals well acquainted with your academic and/or professional performance. Have the letters sent directly to gradadmissions@georgiasouthern.edu.
- A final, official transcript showing completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, in addition to transcripts for all prior graduate-level work. Copies can be uploaded with your application; official copies will be required for admitted students.
- All “Disclosure and Affirmation” statements, which address the Code of Ethics for Educators and the need for tort liability insurance. These acknowledgments are represented by a section in the online application that you will initial.
Application Deadlines
Students are admitted to begin the program in the fall or spring semester. The application deadlines are:
Fall – March 15
Spring – Nov. 1
Your application and all required documents must be received by the deadline.
Provisional Admission
Applicants may be approved for provisional admission based on the quality of the admission material presented. Provisional students must earn grades of “B” or higher in their first nine (9) credits of coursework after admission and meet any other stipulations outlined by the Department of School Psychology to be converted to regular status.
Contact Information
Dr. Terry Diamanduros
Graduate Program Coordinator
tdiamanduros@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-1548
Within the Ed.S. in School Psychology program, many of your courses are online, letting you flexibly pursue your degree alongside your other responsibilities. Online instructors weave interactive experiences into each course, ensuring you engage at a deeper level.
About Our Online and Hybrid ProgramsFor All Online Programs
Federal law requires colleges and universities to make certain disclosures to prospective students of these programs. These disclosures include information on the University’s authority to operate outside of Georgia, complaint processes, adverse actions and refunds.
For required disclosures in general with regard to online programs offered by the University, visit the Office of Legal Affairs website.
The Ed.S. in School Psychology program has been approved by the National Association of School Psychologists.
The College of Education anticipates that graduates of the Ed.S. in School Psychology program will seek state licenses or certifications.
The Ed.S. in School Psychology program listed above and a passing score on the GACE exam lead to Level Six (S-6) certification in Georgia. Visit the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for more information. The College of Education has not determined where its programs will qualify a graduate to take the required exams in other states or territories. Check the requirements of your state or territory.
Faculty Feature
Dr. Terry Diamanduros brings deep experience to the classroom. After serving in schools and clinical settings in New York City, she has become an active researcher and contributor to the profession on the national level.
About Dr. Terry Diamanduros
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Contact Us
School Psychology Program
Terry Diamanduros, Ph.D.
Georgia Southern University
College of Education, LTHD
P.O. Box 8131
Statesboro, GA 30460-8131
Email: schoolpsych@georgiasouthern.edu