Overview

The full-time School Psychology program at Grand Valley State University spans three years and includes extensive coursework and practicum experiences. Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply for licensure as a school psychologist. Every student is automatically admitted to the Applied Behavior Analysis certificate program. The program requires a minimum of 68 credit hours including an internship. Students complete coursework and 600 practicum hours in school and clinical settings during the first two years of the program followed by a 1,200-hour internship in a school setting during the third year.

Why Study School Psychology at Grand Valley?

The program is connected to state projects, field experiences, and national standards in which students participate in meaningful, high-quality experiences.
There is a critical shortage at both the state and national level for school psychologists. School psychologist is listed on the "Best Social Services Jobs" report by U.S. News and World Report .
The program is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).
All required coursework is provided to pursue certification as a board certified behavior analyst.
The program offers the K-12 School Psychologist Certification.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Applied Behavior Analysis II: Application to Behavior Change
Developmental Psychopathology
Intellectual Assessment
Assessment Practicum
School-based Intervention and Consultation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

68 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Allendale, United States

Disciplines

Educational Psychology View 371 other Masters in Educational Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed a bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, or a related field with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Students with a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field are eligible for admission; however they may have to enroll in prerequisite courses (beyond those listed as follows) prior to beginning the program. The number and topic of courses will vary depending on the individual's degree and background experiences.
Successfully completed undergraduate prerequisite courses (research methods, statistics, and child development)
Submitted a personal statement
Provided a professional curriculum vitae or resume
Submitted three letters of recommendation
Recommended but not required: Submitted GRE scores (verbal, quantitative, and writing).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

58412 USD / year

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Out-of-State

58412 USD / year

≈ 58412 USD / year
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In-State

58412 USD / year

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Living costs

Allendale

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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