Ed.S. in School Psychology (Post-Master's)

  • Ed.S.
  • Graduate
  • On Campus
  • Counseling & Psychology

Our Ed.S. in School Psychology program is designed for professionals who hold a master’s degree in counseling, or a closely related field, and want to pursue further education and/or become school psychologists.

Program Details

  • Next Start Date:  May 13, 2024
  • Est. Program Length:  2.5 years
  • Credit Hours:  42
  • Course Length:  7 and 14 weeks
  • Cost Per Credit:  $664
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Why Study School Psychology at Rivier?

School psychologists work as key members of an educational team. Through advanced training in mental health, learning, and behavioral strategies, school psychologists help students succeed academically, socially, and behaviorally, and support teachers’ capacity to educate all learners. Rivier’s Ed.S. in School Psychology program will hone your critical thinking skills and create an enhanced breadth of professional knowledge.

This program includes 12 internship credits. Our curriculum, including program prerequisites, is designed to comply with New Hampshire Department of Education standards for school psychologist certification.

Through the Ed.S. in School Psychology program you will:

  • Learn the skills and strategies necessary to help students succeed in and out of the classroom
  • Develop strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Become an effective communicator and collaborator

Certification

  • Upon completion of this program, you will be eligible for certification in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories, the Department of Defense Education Activity, Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario per the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement.
  • In New Hampshire, school psychologists are certified by the Bureau of Credentialing, under the banner of the Department of Education. School psychology is considered an educational specialist certification. Certification does not allow for private practice.
  • Graduates may wish to apply for national certification. The Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) qualification is granted by the National School Psychology Certification Board.

Associate Professor of Education Cheryl Maykel, Ph.D. is a nationally certified school psychologist with state certification in school psychology in New Hampshire. Her current research interests are in the areas of mind-body health, childhood obesity and physical activity, and classroom disruptive behavior. Widely published, articles on her research appear in the Journal of Applied School Psychology, the International Journal of School & Educational Psychology, and the Journal of Yoga and Physical Therapy, among many others.

Where Will Your Counseling Degree Take You?

Graduates are prepared for a variety of leadership roles in a range of educational settings.

Careers

  • School psychologists
  • School psychologist administrators
  • School district student evaluators
  • School psychology college faculty/educators

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Further your education and hone your skills and professional knowledge with an Ed.S. in School Psychology from Rivier.