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Specialist Degree in School Psychology (SSP)
Program Length
60 Credit Hours
Description
The Specialist Degree in School Psychology is designed to produce effective practitioners and prepares students for further graduate study and/or junior college teaching. This program provides the training needed for certification by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and licensure as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology in Texas.
Graduates of the program can seek licensure as Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSP) in Texas and as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist throughout the United States. Graduates may also choose to seek licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
This degree includes 300 hours of practicum experience and a year-long internship in a public school. The program is approved by NASP.
Application Deadline - February 15
Enrollment Semester
Fall
Program Offered
Face-to-Face (Daytime and Evenings)
Tuition and Cost
Additional Program Information
Application Requirements
- Graduate Studies Application
- Application Fee
- Official transcript from the baccalaureate degree granting institution
- 18 hours of undergraduate Psychology that includes a course in Research Methods and a course in Statistics
- Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
- Personal statement
- Three recommendation letters with waiver forms
- Official GRE scores
- Official score report of the Advanced Psychology Test of the GRE (recommended but not required)
Graduate Studies Support
(936) 294-1971
graduate@shsu.edu
Academic Advisor
Dr. Jeff Anastasi
(936) 294-3049
jeff.anastasi@shsu.edu
