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College of Humanities and Social Sciences

School Psychology

Preparing students for Licensed School Psychology (LSP) in Texas and NCSP credentials, with 60 credits, a full-time internship, and a 100% employment rate.

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Degree
  • Specialist in School Psychology
Location
  • Huntsville
Type of Instruction
  • Face to Face
Length

60 Credit Hours

Influence Students

The Specialist Degree in School Psychology prepares students to deliver effective psychological services in schools. Graduates are eligible for Licensed School Psychology (LSP) in Texas and may obtain the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential from NASP.

This program requires a minimum of 60 graduate credit hours, typically completed full-time over two years, followed by a full-time internship (6 credit hours). Students also gain over 300 hours of practicum experience. Graduates are eligible for licensure upon completion, and the program has a 100% internship employment rate, with most students securing paid positions.

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  • Accreditation

    The Specialist degree meets the academic requirements recognized by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychology (TSBEP) for Licensed School Psychology (LSP) for work within the state of Texas. Additionally, the Program is nationally recognized by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and is fully approved by NASP, the National Association of School Psychologists. This accreditation and approval status is important because it affords students the ability to apply for National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP) upon graduation – a credential used by 34 states as part of their standard for certification! Individuals who meet training requirements for the NCSP generally meet and often exceed the training requirements for initial credentialing in ALL states with few exceptions.

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Discover Your Future

The Specialist Degree in School Psychology prepares students to provide psychological services in schools and for further graduate studies or junior college teaching.

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Our nationally recognized and award-winning professors bring extensive educational and research experience, demonstrating their commitment to excellence in teaching.

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