The EdS is the most widely recognized degree in School Psychology and the credential required for the hiring of school psychologists by most school systems. The 66 credit EdS in School Psychology comprises the curriculum and the 1,200-hour internship (i.e., the Master of Arts plus 30 credits).
Admissions
Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions.
All applicants will be required to complete the graduate admissions requirements of CEHD:
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Resume
- Goals Statement
- Transcript
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Two letters of recommendation
In addition to these requirements for graduate admission, the EdS degree will require applicants to submit the following:
- Evidence (via transcript) of having taken 5 prerequisite undergraduate courses that cover the following topics: general psychology, statistics, research methods, abnormal psychology, and developmental psychology.
- Optional: General GRE. If submitted, the score must be no more than 5 years old.
Degree Requirements
Total credits: 66-71
An overload is required in the fall and spring terms of students’ first year.
Students admitted to the EdS program without a master’s degree in School Psychology must earn the Master of Arts (MA) degree in Psychology, concentration in School Psychology concurrently within the EdS degree program. The first 36 credits of the EdS program's plan of study fulfill the MA degree requirements.
Master of Arts Coursework
Code | Title | Credits |
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The following 36 credits of coursework will apply to the Master of Arts (MA) degree in Psychology, concentration in School Psychology: | ||
SPSY 722 | Advanced Child Assessment | 4 |
EDCD 603 | Counseling Theories and Practice | 3 |
EDRD 629 | Literacy Foundations and Instruction for School Psychologists | 3 |
SPSY 619 | Consultation and Applied Behavioral Analysis | 3 |
SPSY 671 | Role and Function of the School Psychologist | 3 |
SPSY 672 | Schools as Systems Practicum in School Psychology | 3 |
SPSY 709 | Cognitive Assessment | 4 |
SPSY 617 | Child Psychopathology | 3 |
SPSY 710 | Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment | 4 |
SPSY 750 | Cognitive Assessment Practicum | 3 |
SPSY 773 | Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation in Schools | 3 |
Total Credits | 36 |
Required Coursework
Code | Title | Credits |
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EDCD 525 | Advanced Human Growth and Development | 3 |
Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
Counseling Children and Adolescents | ||
Group Processes and Analyses | ||
Counseling in the Schools | ||
EDRS 590 | Education Research | 3 |
EDRS 620 | Quantitative Inquiry in Education | 3 |
SPSY 753 | Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice in Schools | 3 |
Total Credits | 15-16 |
Experiential Learning
Code | Title | Credits |
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SPSY 751 | Advanced Assessment Practicum in School Psychology I | 3 |
SPSY 752 | Advanced Assessment Practicum in School Psychology II | 3 |
SPSY 775 | Prevention Intervention Consultation Practicum | 3 |
6 or 10 Internship credits of: | 6 or 10 | |
School Psychology Internship 1 | ||
Total Credits | 15-19 |
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Students must register for at least 3 credits in two semesters.
Plan of Study
First Year | |||||
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Summer Semester One | Credits | Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
SPSY 722 | 4 | SPSY 619 | 3 | SPSY 617 | 3 |
EDCD 603 | 3 | SPSY 671 | 3 | SPSY 710 | 4 |
EDRD 629 | 3 | SPSY 672 | 3 | SPSY 750 | 3 |
MA to be awarded here at 36 hours | SPSY 709 | 4 | SPSY 773 | 3 | |
10 | 13 | 13 | |||
Second Year | |||||
Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits | ||
SPSY 751 | 3 | SPSY 692 | 3 | ||
SPSY 775 | 3 | SPSY 752 | 3 | ||
EDCD 525 or SPSY 597 | 3 | SPSY 753 | 3 | ||
EDRS 590 | 3 | EDRS 620 | 3 | ||
12 | 12 | ||||
Third Year | |||||
Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits | ||
SPSY 790 | 3-5 | SPSY 790 | 3-5 | ||
EdS to be awarded here at 66 hours | |||||
3-5 | 3-5 | ||||
Total Credits 66-70 |