Become a School Psychologist
The 500万彩票网 School Psychology Specialist Degree in Education Degree program prepares graduates to become uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students’ ability to learn and teachers’ ability to teach. Trainees learn to provide assessment, support, and intervention services to students; partner with families, teachers, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments; work with school administrators to improve school-wide policies; and collaborate with community providers to coordinate services for students.
Career Opportunities
Employment of school psychologists is projected to grow 14% from 2016 to 2026. The mean salary of full-time, school-based practitioners in the U.S. is $64,168 for those with 180-day contracts and $71,320 for those with 200-day contracts.
- School Psychologist
- Researcher
- Lecturer
- Clinic Supervisor
- Clinic Administrator
Graduation Plan
The School Psychology program offers flexible course scheduling including evening, blended, on-line and video conferencing courses to accommodate students. Program completion takes approximately two to three years of coursework and one year of internship. Additionally, 300 hours of continuing professional development are required to reach degree completion.
* Blended or Online
- CSP 992 Internship in School Psychology*
- Praxis II
Accreditation
The Education Specialist Degree is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the International School Psychology Association (ISPA). The School Psychology program is also recognized by Nebraska State Department of Education and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
The program meets the academic requirements for the Nationally Certified School Psychologist credential regulated by the National Association of School Psychologists and school psychologist endorsement requirements by the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE).
Department of Counseling & School Psychology
