Overview

Basic Degree Information/Description

The School Psychology program of The University of Texas at San Antonio is designed to provide the academic and practical training necessary to become licensed as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Graduates also will be eligible to apply for certification as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, which is a nationally-recognized professional certification granted by the National Association of School Psychologists.

The program includes advanced coursework and field-based experiences related to psychological assessment, counseling, consultation, learning, development, child psychopathology, research, statistics, and professional issues. Students also complete a full-time internship in a school setting. Due to the clinical nature of this program and number of hours required, the degree does not have a Thesis option.

Why pursue an M.A. in School Psychology

School Psychologists work with children and adolescents experiencing a wide range of academic, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. Common roles and functions of the School Psychologist include psychological assessment, counseling, consultation, crisis intervention, research, and program evaluation. School Psychologists work with students, their families, and school staff in order to help students be as successful as possible in school.

Career Options Available for a School Psychology Graduate

School Psychology has been identified by the U.S. Department of Labor as a specialization that is likely to have faster than average employment growth. In addition, Texas has been identified as a state that will encounter one of the most serious shortages of School Psychologists in the near future. Thus, the job prospects for School Psychologists are very favorable. Minority and bilingual school psychologists are especially needed given the increasing diversity of public schools.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychological Learning Theories

Human Development Across the Life Span

Psychology of Human Motivation

Principles and Techniques of Evaluation

Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in School Psychology

Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

66 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helotes, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Sociology, or closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or show proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution

A completed a Graduate School application

Official transcripts from all institutions attended. All international transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English along with an evaluation of the transcripts from Foreign Credentials Service of America

Two letters of recommendation from professional references

Applicants must prepare a Statement of Purpose (approximately 500 words) which outlines the applicant’s reasons for pursuing the M.A. degree in School Psychology, experiences relevant to the field of psychology or education, and career plans

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Tuition Fees

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Overview

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Why pursue an M.A. in School Psychology

Career Options Available for a School Psychology Graduate

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