Master of Arts in Psychology - Specialist in School Psychology

Our School Psychology specialist program is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, and the Illinois State Board of Education. We provide our students with comprehensive curriculum, high quality training, properly supervised field experiences, and internships that are consistent with NASP Standards for Graduate Preparation of School Psychologists (2010). The mission of our specialist program, which emphasizes the scientist-practitioner model of training, is to develop entry-level competencies in our graduates so they can function as school psychologists in public and private schools. The specialist degree can be completed in three years with full time enrollment on campus for two years and a 9-month professional practice.