The Educational Specialist degree is the entry-level credential in school psychology. To be recommended for licensure to the Virginia Department of Education, students must complete all program requirements.

The total program must be completed within four years after admission. For students who have completed the M.Ed. Program in School Psychology, the Ed.S. Program involves an additional thirty-nine hours of coursework, including a full-time year-long internship for twelve semester hours. The Ed.S. School Psychology Program at The College of William & Mary is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

Applicants to the Ed.S. Program in School Psychology are admitted only to the summer term each year. To be considered for admission, individuals must submit all application materials by January 15. Preference foradmission will be given to applicants who intend to pursue full-time graduate study.