School Psychology Framework

School Psychology Application

Applications are reviewed by a faculty committee twice a year, in January and in April. All application documents, including the GRE scores, must be received by the Graduate Admissions Office by the January 15 and April 15 application deadlines.

Graduates of the School Psychology program are eligible to obtain the Type 73 School Services Personnel Certificate in School Psychology required by the State of Illinois. The certificate allows graduates to apply for school psychologist positions in public or private school settings. Students obtaining the Ed.D. degree may also seek positions in higher education. Graduates are also eligible to sit for the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) examination administered by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY TYPE 73 CERTIFICATION

The School Psychology Type 73 Certification is a three-year full-time (or part-time within six years) program which is broken into two degrees (M.Ed. in Educational Psychology and Ed.S. in School Psychology). These two degrees reflect the additional hours needed for certification. Both degrees (M.Ed. and Ed.S.) are needed to become a certified school psychologist.

Those already holding a Master’s degree in any field apply directly to the Ed.S. part of the program. Upon admission there will be an automatic transcript review at the time the Study Plan is written. Coursework already taken from the M.Ed. will be noted, and any course not already taken will be added to the student’s Ed.S. program of study. The course of study is driven by the school psychology certification requirements.

PREREQUISITE TO PROGRAM

One (1) graduate level (2-3 hours) course in human development which will be added to a student’s program if not completed prior to admission.

ADMISSION - M.ED. IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (a minimum of 34 SEMESTER HOURS)

Developmental psychology, foundations and research, assessment courses and Practicum I.

Application Deadlines: January 15th and April 15th
Application
Application Fee
Reflective Personal Statement
GRE Scores Registration: Phone: 1.800.473.2255. TTY: 1.800.473.2255. (Prospective students who already have a doctorate do not have to take the GRE. All other applicants must submit GRE scores.)
Official Transcripts (sealed in original envelopes) from EACH undergraduate and graduate institution attended, including community colleges.·
- Please have all transcripts sent to: Office of Admissions, National-Louis University, 1000 Capitol Drive, Wheeling IL 60090.
3 Recommendations
Applicants selected for the second part of the admissions process will be called for an interview.

Those who attend the M.Ed. in the National-Louis School Psychology Program will apply to the Ed.S. Program through the Program, and should contact the School Psychology Office or their advisors regarding the procedure.

ADMISSION-ED.S. IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY (FOR THOSE APPLYING TO THE PROGRAM WHO ALREADY HOLD A MASTER'S DEGREE)

Since School Psychology is a certification program, a transcript review will automatically be completed with the Study Plan.

Any course from certification requirements which has not been completed will be added to the Ed.S. program of study.

Application Deadlines: January 15th and April 15th
Application
Application Fee
Reflective Personal Statement
GRE scores. Registration: Web: www.gre.org/cbttest.html. Phone: 1.800.473.2255. TTY: 1.800.473.2255. (Prospective students who already have a doctorate do not have to take the GRE. All other applicants must submit GRE scores.)
Basic Skills Test—score report which verifies passing. Registration: www.icts.nesinc.com. Phone: 1.800.239.8107 or 1.413.256.2870. Math and Language Arts review sessions offered: 312.261.3840.
Official Transcripts (sealed in original envelopes) from EACH undergraduate and graduate institution attended, including community colleges.
- Please have all transcripts sent to: Office of Admissions, National-Louis University, 1000 Capital Drive, Wheeling IL 60090
4 Recommendations
Applicants selected for the second part of the admissions process will be called for an interview.

A transcript review will be conducted for students admitted to the Ed.S. degree program at the time the program Plan of Study is written. Courses required for certification and not included in the master’s degree program will be added to the Ed.S. study plan.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

In addition to the above, students whose degree(s) was completed outside the United States or Puerto Rico must have their transcripts translated and evaluated by one of the three approved agencies. A list of approved agencies can be found at: http://www.nl.edu/Enroll/undergraduate/credeval.cfm.

PRE-ADMISSION TRANSCRIPT REVIEWS

Pre-admission transcript reviews may be requested and submitted to the School Psychology program coordinator. A fee of $250 will be charged for this credit review service. Students who apply and are admitted to Educational Psychology/School Psychology may have this fee credited to their account.

APPLICATION

Please send all documents to:

National-Louis University

Office of Admissions

1000 Capital Drive

Wheeling, IL 60090

IMPORTANT:

Do not wait for your test scores to submit your application.
Nine semester hours may be taken prior to admission.
Students may take the program full/part time.

OBSERVATION PRACTICUM HOURS

Observation hours must be completed during the day and during school hours. If you are going through the program while you are working full time, you need to arrange time to complete these observation hours. Students who work full-time during the day and attend classes in the evening often use personal, sick and/or vacation time in order to achieve this requirement.

CLINICAL PRACTICUM HOURS THROUGH THE CENTER FOR LEARNING

The Center for Learning is a University-based training clinic which provides students with opportunities for practical experiences in assessment, counseling, and consultation. Graduate students have opportunities to work with children, families, and adults under the supervision of faculty and staff.

SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES WILL EARN:

Students admitted to the Educational Psychology/School Psychology programs at the completion of their undergraduate studies will earn the M.Ed. degree in Educational Psychology on the way to earning the Ed.S. degree in School Psychology. Upon completion of all program requirements including the academic year-long internship, the applied research project, and earning a passing score on the School Psychology Content Area examination, students will be recommended for the Type 73 certificate in School Psychology awarded by the Illinois State Board of Education.

RESIDENCY POLICIES

Students may attend the School Psychology certification program on a full- or part-time basis. A full-time course of study in School Psychology consists of two years (including summers) of course work and practica and one academic-year-long, full-time internship. Students enrolling in part-time studies complete their course work in three to four years prior to undertaking an academic year, full-time internship. All students work closely with their advisors to design an approved course sequence in accordance with guidelines provided in the School Psychology handbook.

RETENTION POLICIES

Students who receive two or more " C " or lower grades will be dropped from the program. Students may appeal such decisions to the Graduate Admission and Retention Council.

If you want more information, contact the Program Director, Mark R. Shinn, Ph.D. at mshinn@nl.edu or by calling 847-275-7200.