Program of Study - School Psychology

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Phase One

 Fall 1 (16 credits)

EDUC F67 Psychological and Educational Measurement (3)  

CRIN X51 Language Development and Reading Instruction for Exceptional Students (3)  

CRIN X54 Characteristics and Adaptations for Students with Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder (3)  *

EDUC P20A Psycho-educational Assessment for School Psychologists (4)  

EDUC P23 Introduction to Professional School Psychology (3)  

Spring 1 (16 credits)

EDUC F12 Advanced Educational Psychology and Development (3)  

EDUC F65 Research Methods in Education (3)  

EDUC 669 Neuropsychological Bases of Behavior (3)  

EDUC P20B Psycho-educational Assessment for School Psychologists II (4)  *

EDUC P30 Multicultural School Psychology (3)  
*Must be completed with grade of B or above.

Students will complete 32 credit hours and earn an MEd at the end of Phase one.

Phase Two

Fall 2 ( 15 credits)

EDUC P24 Practicum in School Psychology (3)  

EDUC 675 Theories & Strategies for Counseling School-Aged Children (3)  

EDUC 644 Developmental Psychopathology (3)  

EDUC 626 Seminar in Professional School Psychology: Ethical and Legal Issues (3)  

CRIN X56 Classroom Management and Positive Behavioral Supports for Students with Disabilities (3)  

Spring 2 (12 credits)

EDUC P24 Practicum in School Psychology (3)  

EDUC P56 Consultation in the Schools (3)  

EDUC 638 Prevention and Intervention within Public Schools (3)  +

Choose one of the following:

EDUC 622 Counseling Theories and Techniques (3)  

CRIN X57 Advanced Procedures in Classroom Management and Social Intervention (3)  

Fall 3 (6 credits)

EDUC 659 Internship in School Psychology (6)  

Spring 3 (6 credits)

EDUC 659 Internship in School Psychology (6)  

Students will earn an additional 39 credit hours during phase two and earn and EdS. 

Total Credit Hours for Phase 1 and 2: 71

+If exempted from this course for any reason, the student must notify the Office of Teacher Education and complete a state mandated training module that is linked to this course.

Additional Graduation Requirements

• Submission of completed Professional Portfolio
• Submission of Praxis Subject Assessment for School Psychology scores

Licensure in Virginia

CPR/AED/First Aid Training - Candidates seeking initial license in Virginia are required to complete training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the use of an automated external defibrillator, and first aid. Training courses are available through national emergency care organizations such as the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross. Documentation of training (typically in the form of a current certification card) must be provided as part of the licensure application packet.