School Psychology Degree Options
Master of Science in Education
Education Specialist
Who Should Enroll
This program is for individuals who want to become outstanding licensed school psychologists providing the following services in schools or mental health settings:
- Academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions
- Consultation and collaboration with parents, teachers, and other professionals
- Assessment of individual student and school- wide challenges
- Culturally competent school-based practices
- Research and Program evaluation
Key Features
- The program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and the National Association of School Psychologists.
- Graduates are eligible for certification in many states, including Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.
- Graduates are eligible to apply for listing in the National School Psychology Certification System.
- All courses are held in the evenings on the River Falls campus or in the UWRF Hudson Center in Hudson, WI.
- Students complete three years of coursework and practicum field work, followed by a 1,200-hour internship (commonly when employed as a school psychologist).
Admission Process
To find out about admissions requirements and the application process, visit the school psychology proram website.