Overview

The Educational Specialist in School Psychology program (EdS), offered by University of the Pacific’s Benerd College, is a graduate-level degree and credential program designed to prepare students for a rewarding career as a school psychologist. Typically students begin the EdS program by completing the MA in Counseling Psychology, which provides a foundation in counseling skills for those who wish to enter mental health fields. Trained in both psychology and education, you'll be able to apply your interdisciplinary skill-set to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs, assess students' learning abilities, and partner with educators, parents, and other mental health professionals to help students reach their full potential.

Credential

The credential enables you to practice as a school psychologist in California's public schools. The MA + EdS program requires two years of full-time coursework with corresponding fieldwork in local schools and culminates in an additional third-year internship, which is usually well paid. The EdS program at Pacific fully meets the requirements of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for authorization for the practice of school psychology. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates are eligible to submit an application to be certified as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) with the National Association of School Psychologists.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Techniques of Research

Statistical Thinking and Communication

Nature and Conditions of Learning

Program Evaluation

Advanced Human Development
Group Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-06-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

48-66

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Stockton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Students must hold a master's degree in Educational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Psychology, or a closely related field.

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the master's program.

A completed application portfolio to the Office of Admission, an essay emphasizing the desire to work as a school psychologist in the public schools; official transcripts from all college level coursework including official verification of the awarding of degrees; and three letters of recommendation that attest to the candidate’s ability to undertake graduate studies.

An admissions interview with representative(s) of the Department of Counseling and School Psychology.

Evidence of qualities and character in keeping with the philosophy and standards of this University and the profession of School Psychology.

Tuition Fees

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19920 USD / year

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19920 USD / year

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In-State

19920 USD / year

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Living costs

Stockton

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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