School Psychology Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
Program Description
The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) graduate degree in School Psychology is a practitioner level degree for work opportunities within the school setting. The degree requires successful completion of 63 semester credit hours of courses including supervised experiences in a school setting. It meets the minimum requirements for a graduate to obtain licensure in the state of Nevada and prepares them for the national examination to obtain the designation as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. The Ed.S. is designed to meet all criteria outlined by the National Association of School Psychologists as one that can apply for the designation of a Certified NASP Approved Program.
Mission
The mission of the Ed.S. School Psychology program is to prepare graduates to provide comprehensive psychoeducational services across diverse education settings that align with the standards and ethical practices of the National Association of School Psychologists.
Goal
Our goal is to provide training and field experiences that align with the 10 Practice Domains established by the National Association of School Psychologists. These 10 NASP Practice Domains include:
- Data-based Decision Making
- Consultation and Collaboration
- Academic Interventions and Instructional Supports
- Mental and Behavioral Health Services and Interventions
- School-wide Practices to Promote Learning
- Services to Promote Safe and Supportive Schools
- Family, School, and Community Collaboration
- Equitable Practices for Diverse Student Populations
- Research and Evidence-based Practice
- Legal, Ethical, and Professional Practice
Requirements to Apply for the Program
Applicants must:
- Provide a thoughtful written personal statement, including responses to all of the following topics:
- What is your goal after earning this degree?
- What is your personal motivation for earning this degree?
- Describe a challenging situation you found yourself in and how you resolved it.
- Briefly discuss your educational and/or professional journey. If relevant, include experiences, skills, and/or engagement related to school psychology, education, or special education.
- Identify a strength and a weakness that relates to you as a student.
- Share contact information for three (3) individuals who can provide letters of recommendation
- Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- Have obtained a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Provide copies of undergraduate (and graduate, if applicable) transcripts
Note: The GRE is not required for admission to our program.
Curriculum
Fall I Semester (12 credits)
| SPP 710 | Methods of Research | 3.00 |
| SPP 712 | Cultural Ecological Model in School Psychology | 3.00 |
| SPP 714 | Systems of Psychology, Ethics, and History of School Psychology | 3.00 |
| SPP 716 | Family-School Partnerships in School Psychology | 3.00 |
Spring I Semester (12 credits)
| SPP 720 | Policy Clinic on Advocacy, Law, and Ethics | 3.00 |
| SPP 722 | Psychoeducational Assessment and Diagnostic Assessment | 3.00 |
| SPP 724 | Consultation Theory and Skills | 3.00 |
| SPP 726 | Integrated Supports and Understanding Student Risk | 3.00 |
Summer I Semester (9 credits)
| SPP 730 | Research and Evidence Based Practices | 3.00 |
| SPP 732 | Equitable Practices for Diverse Student Populations | 3.00 |
| SPP 734 | Legal, Ethical, and Professional Practice | 3.00 |
Fall II Semester (12 credits)
| SPP 740 | Practicum in School Psychology | 3.00 |
| SPP 742 | Assessment of Intelligence by School Psychologists | 3.00 |
| SPP 744 | Evidence-Based Interventions to Promote Mental Health | 3.00 |
| SPP 746 | Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Frameworks and Data Triangulation | 3.00 |
Spring II Semester (12 credits)
| SPP 740 | Practicum in School Psychology | 3.00 |
| SPP 750 | Crisis Prevention and Intervention for Children and Youth | 3.00 |
| SPP 752 | Systems Change, Leadership, and Advocacy in Schools | 3.00 |
| SPP 754 | Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment by School Psychologists | 3.00 |
Fall III Semester (3 credits)
| SPP 760 | Internship in School Psychology | 3.00 |
Spring III Semester (3 credits)
| SPP 760 | Internship in School Psychology | 3.00 |