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School Psychology (CSP) - Ed.S. Degree

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Program Description

The Ed.S. degree program in School Psychology consists of approximately 84 credit hours of full or part time study and is approved by the Alabama State Department of Education (SDE). The program is inclusive of 45 credit hours of master's level work. Graduates typically are employed in public and private school settings, however are qualified to work in a variety of other educational and health care settings. Students complete several practica and a formal, supervised internship in settings related to their career goals. The program will consider applicants with undergraduate degrees in education, psychology, child development, and related fields.
 
Coursework will prepare you for the academic component for certification as a school psychologist. Because certification requirements differ from state to state, and also change periodically, applicants are advised to check certification requirements for the state(s) in which they expect to seek employment. Graduates of the program are also eligible to apply for National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP). All program objectives, curricula, and field-based experiences are designed to be in alignment with the standards and guidelines provided by the National Association of School Psychologists.
 
Click here for more information about program completion requirements and certification options for students in Auburn University's School Psychology Program.
  
   
Program Information and Forms

    Arrow  Program Overview PDF icon
 
 
Program Admissions Information, Guidelines, and Forms

    Arrow  Procedures and Guidelines PDF icon for applying to the Program
    Arrow  Complete AU Graduate School Application
            Arrow  Submit application materials according to instructions.
            Arrow  See www.grad.auburn.edu
    Arrow  Complete GRE:  http://www.gre.org/splash.html
    Arrow  Complete CSP Program:
            Arrow  Supplemental Application  [HTML]
            Arrow  Three (3) CSP Program Personal Reference Forms PDF icon
 
An applicant must submit an application supplement directly to the Department of Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology.  PLEASE NOTE: Application Supplements are tailored to the specific degree programs.  Therefore, make sure you are submitting the application that coordinates with the program to which you are applying.
    Arrow  Application deadline: February 1st
    Arrow  Admissions are considered during the Spring semester.
    Arrow  Entry into the degree program begins Fall semester.
    Arrow  New students are not admitted for the Spring or Summer semesters.
 
 
School Psychology Director of Training

Dr. Joseph A. Buckhalt (buckhja@auburn.edu) E-Mail icon
Professor
334-844-7676

Ed.S. Program Coordinator of School Psychology

Dr. Greg Ern (gse0001@auburn.edu) E-Mail icon
Assistant Professor
334-844-2779
 
Financial Aid Information

AU Financial Aid Information:  http://www.grad.auburn.edu/ps/aid.html
 
 
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