School Psychology, MEd

The M.Ed. degree in School Psychology is the first phase of a graduate program designed for individuals who plan careers in school psychology. The Master’s degree is not sufficient for licensure. In order to meet fully the Virginia DOE licensure requirements for school psychologists, students must complete the second phase of the program, which culminates in the Educational Specialist degree.

The closing date to apply for admission is January 15. Preference for admission will be given to applicants who intend to pursue full-time graduate study.

First Semester (16 Hours)

*Must be completed with a grade of B or above.

EDUC F67 - Psychological and Educational Measurement (3).
CRIN X52 - Instructional Design/Methods for Students with Disabilities in the General Curriculum (3).
* EDUC P20A - Psycho-educational Assessment for School Psychologists (4).
EDUC P23 - Introduction to Professional School Psychology (1).
CRIN X51 - Language Development and Reading Instruction for Exceptional Students (3).

Second Semester (16 Hours)

*Must be completed with a grade of B or above.

CRIN X53 - Characteristics and Accommodations for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities in the General Curriculum (3).
CRIN X54 - Characteristics and Adaptations for Students with Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder (3).
* EDUC P20B - Psycho-educational Assessment for School Psychologists II (4).
EDUC 669 - Neuropsychological Bases of Behavior (3).
EDUC F12 - Advanced Educational Psychology & Development (3).

Academic Catalog

School Psychology, MEd

First Semester (16 Hours)

Second Semester (16 Hours)

Total Hours: 32