School Psychology EdS

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EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY

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Educational Specialist in School Psychology (EdS)

Students in PCOM’s Educational Specialist (EdS) program in School Psychology seek to bring the best of the discipline and practice of school psychology to understanding and enhancing the development of all children—working at the forefront of care in order to make our communities healthier.

For more information regarding the EdS program, please contact Katie Garson, Coordinator of School Psychology Programs, at katiega@pcom.edu or 215-871-6463 or complete our online request for information form:

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About our program

The EdS program is committed to preparing school psychologists who are thoroughly prepared for service and practice in the 21st century.

With a commitment to excellence, this practitioner-based program prepares highly competent graduates who are uniquely committed to providing high-quality, effective, and ethical school psychological services in educational and mental health settings. Few other programs provide a standardized client program, which provides simulated but authentic clinical learning experiences.

The EdS degree is an innovative, applied professional psychology program designed for students with a master’s degree in school psychology or a related field who are seeking certification in the field of school psychology.

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What is a school psychologist?

School of Professional and Applied Psychology faculty describe the role of a school psychologist and provide insight into the school psychology programs offered at PCOM.

Program Highlights

School Psychology (EdS)

NASP-approved

The EdS program in School Psychology is National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)-approved.

Pathways

Very often students will elect to take the MS program prior to the EdS in School Psychology.

Completion

The EdS degree can be completed in three years (two years of coursework and a one-year internship). Classes meet in the evening hours one to two nights per week. However, in the third year, the required internship experience must be completed during typical school hours.

Accreditation

In combination, the MS/EdS programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) as an approved Institute of Higher Education (IHE) for the school psychology certification program. The MS/EdS is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

The MS program is also approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) to provide the course content required for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential.