School Psychology, Ed.S. Specialist

School Psychology, Ed. S. Specialist is a program taught at Governors State University, USA. Intake: Fall. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The School Psychology, Ed. S. Specialist program at Governors State University helps students meet the academic, social-emotional, and mental health needs of children and families. The program prepares candidates to deliver a continuum of direct and indirect services for children, families, educators, and administrators, from early childhood through young adulthood. Students earn both a Psychology Master of Arts (M.A.) and an Educational Specialist (Ed. S.) degree in School Psychology.

Courses are offered in-person, on campus. Program requirements include a GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework and attaining a B average in all coursework. Candidates must pass an Illinois State Criminal Background check, completed only by applicants approved to interview. Application materials include official transcripts, a Statement of Character, three professional/professor references, and an essay outlining the purpose for the specialist degree and long-term goals.

After completing the program, candidates are eligible to apply for practice in Illinois. Career paths described for graduates include working as a full-time licensed school psychologist in educational settings, developing and implementing school-wide mental health programs, advancing to leadership positions within educational institutions, or contributing to research that shapes future practices in school psychology.

The minimum requirements for admission in School Psychology, Ed. S. Specialist at Governors State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Governors State University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Governors State University as pre-requiste for admission in School Psychology, Ed. S. Specialist.

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

• A GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
• Attain a B average in all coursework
• Pass an Illinois State Criminal Background check (only applicants approved to interview will complete this step)
• Application materials: Official transcript(s) from all previous college work
• Application materials: Statement of Character (statement includes questions that need to be checked off by the applicant)
• Application materials: Three professional/professor references (an automatic email will be sent to these individuals)
• Application materials: Essay outlining your purpose in seeking a specialist degree in School Psychology and long-term goals
• Candidates must have a bachelor's degree

Please check detail of study units at https://www.govst.edu/academics/programs/school-psychology-eds-specialist

• Eligible to apply for practice in Illinois
• Full-time licensed school psychologist in diverse educational settings
• Roles in developing and implementing school-wide mental health programs
• Leadership positions within educational institutions
• Research that shapes future practices in school psychology

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