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Our School Psychology Ed.S. program prepares students to meet the academic, social and emotional needs of children and adolescents. Guided by standards set by the National Association of School Psychologists, students gain professional training through coursework, practicum and internship experiences.
The Ed.S. in School Psychology trains students to become “full-service” school psychologists. Coursework in this 29-credit program includes intelligence and personality testing, learning disabilities, child and adolescent psychopathology, counseling and consultation, educational leadership and curriculum development. Fieldwork requirements are built into most of the program’s courses. We also require an intensive 300-hour practicum as well as 1,200 - hour internship, allowing students to train under the supervision of a licensed school psychologist, which helps to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
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"Faculty guide students in projects addressing real-world issues, with many presenting at professional conferences, which prepares them for advanced study in their fields."
Admissions Requirements
The preferred deadline for applying to the Ed.S. program in School Psychology is April 1 for fall admission.
The program accepts applicants who have completed Seton Hall’s M.A. in Psychological Studies with a concentration in school psychology and a minimum GPA of 3.25. Additional admissions requirements are:
- Online application
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Statement of career goals
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation, preferably from full-time faculty at Seton Hall
- Interview with Admissions Committee upon request
Deadlines
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Priority Deadline
April 1
Curriculum Overview
The 29-credit Ed.S. in School Psychology takes two years to complete, including the practicum and internship. Building on the foundation of the M.A. in Psychological Studies, the Ed.S. program trains students to apply their knowledge and skills and enhance their dispositions.
Ed.S. students will gain expertise in using data-based decision making to identify strengths and needs of school-age children and will become adept at understanding programs and measuring progress. The program builds students’ communication and consultative skills. Class work focuses on understanding cognitive, personality, educational and behavioral development, while internships help bridge theory and practice in a school setting. The program includes courses and fieldwork that meet the requirements to seek licensure as a school psychologist from the New Jersey Department of Education.
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300
Practicum Hours
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1200
Internship Hours
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Ed.S. in School Psychology are eligible to apply for certification by the New Jersey Department of Education as a school psychologist to work in school settings. Certification does not provide a license leading to private practice.
Graduates who earn this degree have a range of career paths that can be pursued in school settings. Among them are a school psychologist in public, private or charter schools. Certified school psychologists can also support multiple schools on behalf of a district or regional area. School psychologists may act as part of a special education team focusing on assessment, planning and student support. They may also serve as specialists in early intervention, behavior support, crisis response, special education, and may pursue further doctoral study.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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About Seton Hall
One of the country's leading Catholic Universities, Seton Hall University has been developing students in mind, heart and spirit since 1856.
Home to over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 90 undergraduate programs and over 130 graduate programs, Seton Hall's academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek.
Seton Hall's 58-acre campus in the quaint town of South Orange, New Jersey, is only 14 miles from New York City — offering students a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities. The University’s nationally recognized School of Law is located in nearby Newark, New Jersey. The Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in the owns of Clifton and Nutley, New Jersey, houses the University’s College of Nursing and School of Health and Medical Sciences.
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