Ed.S. School Psychology at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The Ed.S. in School Psychology is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists and the Florida Department of Education. It meets academic and field training requirements for Florida school psychologist certification and National Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credentials, using a scientist-practitioner model with attention to multicultural awareness. Admission is limited access and for fall only.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Educational and Psychological Studies | Duration: 74 credit hours post-bachelor's; 43 credit hours post-master's | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme comprises 63 core credits post-bachelor's (34 post-master's) covering learning and behavior, statistics, assessment of child and adolescent personality, psychoeducational diagnosis and intervention sequences and a graduate seminar, plus 9 credits of practicum and internship (7 post-master's) and a thesis or project. Students complete the Professional Education Examination, the FTCE School Psychology subject exam and the NASP certification exam (Praxis).

Career pathways

School psychologist.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

School Psychology Ed.S.: curriculum vita or resume; a 2-3 page statement of professional goals; three letters of recommendation from professionals familiar with scholarship and work history; an oral interview with faculty and graduate students for invited applicants. Admission is fall only and limited access. Applicants must also meet University of South Florida graduate admission and English proficiency requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 74 credit hours post-bachelor's; 43 credit hours post-master's

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities