Counseling Psychology Department
MS in School Psychology
Eastern University offers a Master of Science degree in School Psychology, training students to become competent, broadly educated school psychologists in pre-K to 12 school settings. This 60-credit degree program trains the graduate student in the competency areas established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and those set by the National Association for School Psychologists (NASP).
Eastern University's Master of Science degree in School Psychology is distinctive in many important ways:
→ courses taught by Christian faculty who are actively engaged in the field.
→ evening and on-line courses to accommodate the working student.
→ students learn to integrate scientifically-based knowledge with practical experience to serve students in diverse settings through assessing their needs and abilities.
→ students select their own practicum and internship sites in surrounding community schools.
→ students choose to work toward certification in Elementary, Secondary or certification in both areas (Dual Certification).
MS in School Psychology
School Psychology Program of StudyNew! School Psychology Handbook
School Psychology Cerification Only opportunities are available to those holding a Masters degree in a related field.
Deadlines for Certification-Only Students Unlike our full degree programs, certification-only students are allowed to enter our program at the start of any semester (Spring, Summer I and II, Fall). Generally speaking, certification-only students must have their conference with the Degree Coordinator and have submitted all Admissions materials at least 30 days before the start of the semester in which they are hoping to enroll.
School Psychology Degree Requirements (Click here)
PA Certification Requirements: (Click here)
Graduate Assistantships
Every fall, the Department awards a limited number of Graduate Assistantships. These are highly competitive grants that involve research. Prospective students who are applying for a Graduate Assistantship must have both their entire Application for Admission and Graduate Assistantship application submitted by March 14th. The Graduate Assistantships applications can be found here.Admissions
Admission and Registration Requirements: (Click here)
Admissions Deadline
Fall 2010 Early Admission - March 15, 2010 Final Deadline - July 1, 2010
For further information please contact:
Christina Latella Graduate Admissions Advisor clatella@eastern.edu 484-654-2369Back to top Return to Counseling HomeDr. Susan Edgar-Smith Coordinator of School Psychology & Counseling sedgarms@eastern.edu
