On-Campus School Psychology Program

On-Campus School Psychology Program

Why should you get this degree?

The on-campus school psychology program is designed for students who want the traditional brick and mortar experience of working with faculty face-to-face, and who would like the opportunity to work as graduate teaching assistants. Students in the on-campus program benefit from our close working relationships with local school districts, and have the opportunity to take advantage of hands-on experiences offered through our Psychological Screening Clinic in the Department of Psychology.

What can you do with the degree?

Students earning the MS and EdS in school psychology can pursue careers as school psychologists working with children, parents, teachers, and school administrators in a K-12 setting. 

Admission Criteria

Application Timeline

How do you apply to the M.S. in School Psychology Program? 

1. Go to the FHSU Graduate School website and begin an application
2. The Department of Psychology requires the following list of documents. You may want to print this list for future reference.
   • Official GRE General score from the past five years sent to the FHSU Graduate School. We do not have a minimum requirement. *Note: If you have completed a Master’s degree in a related field, the GRE is not required. 
   • Two professional letters of recommendation
   • Statement of intent, including career goals and your interest in the program
   • Resume
   • Transcripts from your undergraduate program
   • A completed interview questionnaire

Note. All students admitted to the School Psychology Program will be required to provide documentation of passing a background check prior to enrolling in coursework.

How do you apply for the EdS program?

The requirements below are the minimum requirements for consideration of admission. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the Ed.S. program. All applicants must apply for admission to the Ed.S. in accordance with the application deadlines based on their anticipated timeline for program completion of the MS in Psychology degree as specified in the Program Handbook.

1. Go to the FHSU Graduate School website and begin an application
2. The Department of Psychology requires the documents listed below for the FHSU MS to Ed.S. application. You may want to print this list for reference. 
   • 3.00 GPA in undergraduate coursework, and a 3.25 in graduate coursework.
   • All graduate coursework must have resulted in a grade of B or better, with one exception. A grade of C is allowed in PSY 850 or equivalent.
   • Master’s degree in Psychology from FHSU.
   • Successful completion of all requirements resulting in conferral of the Master's degree in Psychology from FHSU.
   • If courses equivalent to the FHSU PSY 840 Appraisal of Children and PSY 880 Methods in School Psychology have not been taken within the past 3 years, they must be taken as a condition of admittance.
   • Acceptance to the Ed.S. program also requires that the applicant is a student in good standing with the University and the Department of Psychology and has demonstrated appropriate dispositional skills and essential professional characteristics throughout the MS Psychology program.
   • Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
   • Interviews may be requested at the discretion of the School Psychology Committee. The Program Director will notify candidates if an interview is requested.
   • Response to Application Questions (2-3 pages, double-spaced) 
     • The rigor of programming increases from the MS to EdS program, including field placement hours to be done during the workday.  Additionally, the necessity to uphold both professional and ethical standards intensifies as students engage in practicum and internship.  With this in mind, please address the following questions:
       • 1. Describe your anticipated plans for completing the 600-hour Practicum. This should include the name(s) of a district(s) you will or have contacted for field placement and, if applicable, any terms for practicum and employment that have been discussed with a district. Additionally, reflect on your time management and completion of the MS program to identify any changes you intend to implement to successfully complete the EdS program to balance the program's rigor with personal/professional obligations. Please review the Program Handbook for information regarding practicum requirements.  
       • 2. In practicum and internship, you will be supervised by a practicing school psychologist who will provide feedback regarding your performance and progress.  As a school psychologist, you will be evaluated regarding your job performance and likely receive corrective feedback from superiors to help you improve identified areas of weakness.  Discuss the importance of corrective feedback as a school psychologist and how you would respond to constructive feedback from your supervisor. How would you leverage this feedback for improvement and monitor your progress? Finally, describe 2 educational or professional goals you would like to accomplish in your EdS program.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships

To reduce the cost of attendance, students registered in the school psychology graduate program may be eligible for graduate teaching assistantships (GTA). For more information on the GTA application process, tuition remission, and allocations, please visit the FHSU Graduate School's GTA page.

Program Handbook

For more in-depth information, please refer to our program handbook.

For information regarding licensure requirements, please see our Licensure Disclosure.

 
Interested in the Program?

	Hannah Harris Graduate Student Coordinator Martin Allen Hall 222 785-628-4336 schoolpsych@fhsu.edu
	Amy Drinnon, Ed.S. Director of the School Psychology Program Martin Allen Hall 105 785-628-4405 schoolpsych@fhsu.edu