School Psychology, Ed.S.

Admission Requirements

Admission is competitive because of the limited number of available internships and capacity set by our accrediting body (the National Association of School Psychologists). Therefore, admission is not guaranteed, even for applicants who meet the minimum requirements. Applicants should follow the admissions process described in this catalog or at the Graduate Admissions website at www.marshall.edu/graduate/admissions/how-to-apply-for-admission.

Additionally, applicants must:

1. Submit a sample of their professional writing (a scholarly paper on any subject);

2. Include a statement of their professional goals (1000 words or fewer);

3. Obtain a professional letter of recommendation with appropriate contact information so the program can conduct a more detailed reference check, if necessary. Applicants who currently work in school settings should submit this letter from a district or school administrator or a certified school psychologist; 

4. Have undergraduate and graduate GPAs of 3.0 or higher from accepted, accredited institutions; and

5. Possess a Master's Degree in education, psychology, counseling, or a related field OR be actively enrolled in Marshall University's Master's of Psychology Degree Program with an area of emphasis in school psychology.

Two application deadlines exist.

Applicants with a Master’s Degree. The priority deadline for full consideration is March 1, prior to the fall term for which the applicant is seeking admission. Completed applications received after March 1, may be considered for admission on a competitive basis, while capacity remains in the program. The program may also offer a waitlist option, at its sole discretion, for select admission terms, depending on applicant qualifications and available space in the program. 

Co-enrolling Applicants: December 1 is the application deadline for applicants already enrolled in Marshall University’s Master’s in Psychology with a school psychology emphasis. This deadline permits fall-enrolled Master’s candidates to co-enroll in both Master’s and EdS coursework in the subsequent spring semester.

Submit all materials to Graduate Admissions.

Creating a diverse student body is a priority and minority applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Program Requirements

During the first semester in the master’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in School Psychology, students will apply for admission to the Ed.S. in School Psychology program. Students are admitted to the Ed.S. program with the expectation that they will complete the program within three to five years, depending on the number of classes in which they enroll each semester. Students are expected to enroll in all three semesters. Failure to make the expected amount of progress may result in reassignment to another internship year.

The internship requires a commitment to a school system for a full academic year and is 1200 hours (12 credit hours) unless the intern opts to complete the 1,200-hour experience part-time over a two year period as permitted by NASP. A maximum of 18 students will be admitted to this final-year experience. This paid internship must occur within a school setting and meet stringent criteria specified by the program and the National Association of School Psychologists. Students must pass the Praxis II Specialty Area Test in School Psychology prior to internship. In addition, students must complete a thesis or program evaluation before graduation.

Plan of Study

Requirements
SPSY 603Prof Comp II School Psych3
SPSY 620Ind Svc II Prevention3
SPSY 622Data-Based Decision II3
SPSY 624Data-Based Decision III3
SPSY 710Application of MTSS3
SPSY 720Counseling With Youth Ad3
SPSY 738Practicum I3
SPSY 739Practicum II3
Take Praxis II Specialty Examination in School Psychology
SPSY 745Internship in Sch Psych12
One of the following:3-12
SPSY 750
Ed S Thesis Research
or SPSY 751
 Program Evaluation
SPSY 751
Program Evaluation
Defend Thesis
Total Credit Hours39-48