Online School Psychology Program

Application Deadline: March 15, 2021

Why should you get this degree?

The online school psychology program is designed for students who have a passion for school psychology but need the flexibility of an online education. Students in the online school psychology program have the opportunity to pursue the MS and EdS degrees part-time or full-time. The entire online program is delivered virtually. Students are only required to come to the FHSU campus for one five-day workshop on appraisal of children, which takes place during a summer semester. Although the online program is designed with the same structure as the on-campus program, whose students primarily work in Kansas, the online program is available for students residing anywhere in the United States.

Common Questions about the Program

Question	Answer
I live in a state other than Kansas. Does the online program work for me?	Yes. Our alumni have lived in states across the country, and have obtained licensure as a result of our online program. If you have questions regarding the program's fit with your own state's licensing requirements, please visit the NASP website.
Is the GRE required?	Yes. We require either the GRE General, or the MAT. Applicants cannot receive waivers for the GRE or MAT requirement.
I have another master's degree. Can I begin at the EdS program?	First, compare your master's coursework to the coureswork required for our MS program. If there is substantial overlap, you can be considered for the EdS. However, unless you have taken courses in test administration, it is unlikely you will be able to begin directly at the EdS.

Which courses will you take?

MS Coursework and Experiences	PSY 685: Behavior Therapy (3) PSY 810: Developmental Psychology I (3) PSY 840: Appraisal of Children (4) PSY 845: Experimental Methods (3) PSY 880: Methods in School Psychology (3) PSY 895: Curriculum-based Measurement (1) PSY 812: Advanced Child Psychopathology (3) PSY 820: Advanced Learning and Motivation (3) PSY 830: Professional Ethics in Psychology (3) PSY 850: Inferential Statistics (3) PSY 881: Observation in School Psychology (1) Comprehensive Exams for MS degree Graduate with MS degree
EdS Coursework and Experiences	AEP 880: Cultural Diversity (3) PSY 875: Counseling for SEB Outcomes (3) PSY 875: Legal Issues in Schools (3) PSY 981: Psychological Consultation in the Schools (3) PSY 984: Practicum in School Psychology (3) PSY 990: Professional Portfolio in School Psychology (3) PSY 846: Program Evaluation (3) PSY 984: Practicum in School Psychology (6) PSY 990: Professional Portfolio in School Psychology (3) SPED 802: Theories of Exceptinoalities and Diversity (3) SPED 811: CHaracteristics of Early Childhood Special Education (3) Portfolio Defense Comprehensive Exams for EdS degree Graduate with EdS degree
Post-EdS Experiences	Internship

How long does it take?

Students in the online program have the opportunity to choose among separate Program Tracks. These tracks correspond to different course sequences, varying credit hour loads per semester, and consequently result in different lengths of the program.

How much does it cost?

Credit Hour Rate	Credit Hours for Degree	Total Estimated Cost
$298.55	66 (30 for MS, 36 for EdS)	$19,704.30

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.

Admissions Criteria

Degree Requirement

Bachelor's degree in psychology or education with 12 credit hours of coursework from a psychology department

Statistics and Research Methods Requirement

One undergraduate course in statistics or research methods; can be from any department

GPA Requirement

Must have at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA in undergraduate coursework

GRE Requirement

GRE (within the past 5 years) required if you do not already have a master's degree

How do you apply for the MS program?

Go to the FHSU Graduate School website and begin an application
The Department of Psychology requires the following list of documents. You may want to print this list for future reference.
- Official GRE General or MAT score from the past five years send to the FHSU Graduate School. We do not have a minimum requirement.
- Two professional letters of recommendation
- Statement of intent, including career goals and your interest in the program
- 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 minimum requirements for consideration of admission. Admission to the Ed.S. program is competitive; therefore, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. All applicants must apply for admission to the Ed.S. program.

Go to the FHSU Graduate School website and begin an application
The Department of Psychology requires the following list of documents. You may want to print this list for future reference.
- Two professional letters of recommendation
  - Applicant should advise their letter writers to include with the written recommendations:
    - A cover letter addressing the applicant’s: (1) work ethic, (2) assessment skills, (3) professional ethics, (4) competency, and (5) ability to manage professional relationships
    - Provide a specific example of a difficult situation you have observed the applicant deal with effectively
    - Complete the interpersonal interactions rating table
- 3.00 GPA in undergraduate coursework, and a 3.25 in graduate coursework
- All graduate coursework must have resultd in a grade of B or better, with one exception. A grade of C is allowed in PSY 850 or equivalent.
- Interview (Skype or in person) - the Department will contact you for the interview.
- Master’s degree in psychology or a program of studies that is substantially equivalent to the coursework requirements of the FHSU, MS concentration in School Psychology, including documentation of oral or written comprehensive exams. A secondary option to comprehensive exams is to provide scores from designated sections of the EPPP psychology exam.
- 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 will need to be taken as a condition of admittance.
- Official GRE General or MAT score from the past five years send to the FHSU Graduate School. We do not have a minimum requirement.
- Transcripts
- Vita
- Successful completion of background check
- Personal Statement
  - Statement of goals for the EdS program and future plans as a school psychologist
  - Other information the applicant would like us to know, which may provide the admissions committee with a more detailed picture of the applicant's qualities
  - Responses to vignette scenario questions

Program Handbook

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

Interested in the Program?

Contact Brett Beiberle, Ed.S. - Director of the School Psychology Program

Rylee Staab

Graduate Student Coordinator

Martin Hall 218

785-628-4336

rdstaab.se@fhsu.edu

Brett Bieberle, Ed.S.

Assistant Professor & Director of the School Psychology Program

Martin Allen Hall 219
(785) 628-4405

bmbieberle@fhsu.edu

schoolpsychonline@fhsu.edu