The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in School Psychology prepares students to become school psychologists. School psychologists focus on the psychoeducational development of individuals from birth through age 21, their abilities and potentialities, and the biological, emotional, behavioral, and cultural factors that influence the learning process. Students who earn the Ed.S. degree in School Psychology also qualify for the Pupil Personnel Services credential with advanced specialization in School Psychology and advanced specialization in Child Welfare and Attendance Services.

Program Requirements:
1. Course work: All students in the program must complete 49 units of coursework.

2. Fieldwork:  Fieldwork is integral to the degree. All students must complete 6 units of practicum and 18 units of internship. Before students may take courses to meet the fieldwork requirement, they must be advanced to candidacy and must be recommended by their advisor. Any Ed.S. in School Psychology students receiving no credit in a fieldwork experience will be placed on academic probation and must complete an academic improvement plan with their advisor before they may enroll in subsequent fieldwork courses. Receiving two separate no credits in any fieldwork experiences is cause for dismissal.

3. Students should expect to take the comprehensive exam (EPSY 5960) during the Fall or Spring semester after they complete all coursework in their program and must comply with college and division requirements.

Learning Outcomes   Roadmap (2025)