School Psychology, EdS

Program Director
Heath Marrs, EdD
Psychology Bldg., room 436

The State Board of Education’s standards for certification of school psychologists require that the candidate complete an approved master’s degree program in psychology that has been developed in concert with school and professional organizations. (Note: candidates who have already received a master’s degree in a related field are not required to earn a second master’s, but must complete all requirements or their equivalent.) Successful completion of the certification program at Central leads to eligibility for the residency certificate as an educational staff associate (ESA) school psychologist and national certification through the National Association of School Psychologists. The certification program also requires satisfactory completion of the PRAXIS II examination in school psychology. The EdS degree and certification program in school psychology is fully approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

Prerequisites: PSY 362, PSY 363, (or approved equivalents) may be taken concurrently with certain program courses.

Master’s Degree Requirements
The education specialist degree in school psychology is granted to the candidate upon completion of 99 quarter hours of coursework including thesis. The following courses (or approved equivalents) are required: