Ed. S. Educational Specialist in School Psychology

• About the Program
• Curriculum – including courses
• Admission Requirements
• Start Dates & Application Deadlines
• Tuition

About the Program

The Educational Specialist in School Psychology - School Psychologist Certification (Ed. S.) is an advanced degree that enables the candidate to develop practitioner expertise in psychological, educational, professional and related areas. Candidates hone skills in assessment, consultation, counseling and intervention to prepare to work with children and adolescents, parents, guardians, teacher and other educational professionals in a school setting. Upon completion of the Ed. S., candidates are eligible for New Jersey Department of Education certification as a school psychologist. Rowan University Ed. S. graduates may also apply to become a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) through the National Association of School Psychologists. Rowan University's School Psychology program is an approved program by the National Association of School Psychology (NASP).

The School Psychology program is divided into two programs, the Masters of Arts in School Psychology, and the Educational Specialist Degree, each having distinct admissions criteria. Click here for more information on the M.A. in School Psychology.

Curriculum

Program Code: EDS-SCHPSYCH / Major Code: ES03

To earn the Ed. S. School Psychologist certificate, a candidate must complete all courses, a school-based 300 hour practicum and a school-based 1200-hour externship/internship.

• Total semester hours required for program completion: 39 s.h.
• Thesis Requirement: None

Coursework (Program Semester Hours: 39)

The courses listed here are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the CGCE section tally.

Admissions Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for this program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below a representative from the CGCE Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or indicating any missing items.

• CGCE Graduate Application Form (pdf)
• $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
• Master's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
• Current professional resume
• Typewritten statement of professional objectives
• Two letters of recommendation
• Successful completion of the M.A. in School Psychology, another specialized area of Psychology, or related field
• Interview (Students will be contacted directly by the Faculty Admissions Committee regarding the interview. The interview can be in person or via telephone.)
• Please note that students applying directly from the Rowan MA in School Psych to Ed.S. are not required to submit the application fee, typewritten statement of professional objectives, letters of recommendation, or have an interview.

Start Dates & Application Deadlines

Below is a list of anticipated start dates. The start dates indicated are based on the university calendar or the CGCE schedule. Your actual first day of class will depend on the course sequence which will be provided by a CGCE Enrollment Advisor once you have matriculated in the program.

Tuition & Costs

$638 tuition + $141.90 in fees = $779.90 per semester hour
(this rate applies to academic year 2013/2014 and is subject to change)

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