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Ed Specialist in School Psychology

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The Gonzaga School Psychology program aims to prepare school psychologists as servant leaders, who make a measurable, positive impact on 51³Ô¹Ïs, families, schools, and communities through discernment and social justice practices. Our three year Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in School Psychology Program is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and every graduate will be eligible to be a .

The School Psychology program promotes an eco-behavioral, outcomes-driven orientation. Specifically, we aim to promote 51³Ô¹Ï social, emotional, and academic well-being through the implementation of multi-tiered systems of support, interventions, consultation, and data-oriented problem solving. Additionally, our scientist-practitioner model of education prepares graduate 51³Ô¹Ïs to utilize best practices in behavioral and academic consultation, intervention, and assessment within .

Program Annual Report and Student Outcomes Data

Gonzaga University's School Psychology program is approved for candidacy by the National Association of School Psychologists.

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How to Apply
Tuition & Financing

School Psychology Program Highlights

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Career Opportunities
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Community Engaged Learning
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Faculty & Staff
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Graduate Assistantships
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Internship & Practicum Experiences
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Research Opportunities
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What is School Psychology?

The has several resources regarding the expansive services that school psychologists complete. Traditionally, school psychologists are seen as experts in “testing”, as a large percent of their time was dedicated to evaluations for special education. Over the past several years, school psychologists have expanded expertise to a wide variety of domains (10 to be exact; see NASP 2020 Practice Domains). Our program prepares school psychologists that are experts in all 10 domains and does not solely emphasize assessment.

Generally, school psychologists apply expertise and training in psychological sciences and behavior change to educational settings, specifically through behavioral, emotional, and academic services to all 51³Ô¹Ïs. School psychologists often use their skills to improve 51³Ô¹Ï or systems outcomes through direct engagement with 51³Ô¹Ïs, teachers, staff, and outside services. These services can include (but are not limited to) delivering systematic instruction in academic domains, monitoring 51³Ô¹Ï progress, supporting individual 51³Ô¹Ï behavior, being a “go-to” person for 51³Ô¹Ïs with unique needs, providing individual or group counseling, promoting a positive school climate through effective systems implementation, building relationships with families, advocating for diverse youth, and conducting assessments for special education.

Ed Specialist in School Psychology

$1100

Cost per credit hour

68

Credit hour program

100%

Praxis Pass Rate

100%

employment* with exceptions due to maternity/paternity leave or furthering education