Ed.S. in School Psychology: Illinois

Ed. S. in School Psychology: Illinois is a program taught at Catholic University of America, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Ed. S. in School Psychology Illinois is an Education Specialist degree for students who want to work in schools using evidence-based practices. The program focuses on academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health assessment, prevention, intervention, and consultative practice. Candidates build on a bachelor’s degree and learn instructional and behavior consultation skills, including work with teachers, administrators, and families.

Candidates also learn to model evidence-based practices delivered in a Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS). The curriculum requires 67 SH for completion and includes preparation to provide evidence-based academic interventions and mental health services. Students may enroll in either full or part time study to complete the program and licensing requirements.

Graduates earn an Educational Specialist degree (Ed. S.) and are eligible for the Professional Educator License (PEL) for School Psychologist (PreK-21) endorsement for school support personnel from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). The program is NASP fully accredited, and candidates are eligible to become nationally certified school psychologists.

The minimum requirements for admission in Ed. S. in School Psychology: Illinois at Catholic University of America for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Catholic University of America.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Catholic University of America as pre-requiste for admission in Ed. S. in School Psychology: Illinois.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://nl.edu/national-college-of-education/programs/advanced-professional-programs/eds-in-school-psychology-illinois/

• Supervisors
• Specialized district coaches
• Directors of special education
• Principals
• Independent school psychologists who contract with school districts for evaluations
• Higher education roles after additional doctoral education

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.