Ed.S. in School Psychology

Ed.S. students will:

• Demonstrate the ability to select and deliver effective diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to educational populations 
• Understand and apply the biological, psychological and social bases and theories of human functioning
• Be able to evaluate and use the existing and evolving body of knowledge and methods in the practice and science of psychology
• Be able to demonstrate effective group leadership skills in a school or any organizational setting

Individuals with a Ed. S. in School Psychology from National Louis University can expect to find employment as a school psychologist in the schools as well as possibly advocates, program developers.  As you become experienced with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes of a school psychologist you will continue to learn and grow which can lead to work in a wide variety of community settings including mental health centers, hospitals, and sites for at-risk students.

The program accepts students who have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.  Although prior degrees need not be in psychology or education, some experience in teaching, education, or psychological services is desirable.

To apply to the Ed.S. in school psychology degree program, applicants must have:

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution
• An undergraduate degree grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) -or- a graduate degree grade point average of 3.25 (on a scale of 4.0)
• A minimum score on a pre-approved English language proficiency test is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction as specified in the admission policies, English language proficiency
• Completion of an interview with a member of the program admissions committee

All applications for admission must be submitted to the admissions department. A clinical psychology enrollment specialist is available to help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:

• Completed application for admission form
• Professional goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession
• Current résumé (or career summary)
• Three recommendation letters
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended

All applicants must meet NLU's general admission requirements as well as additional requirements specific to this program. Refer to the appropriate application checklist available online at nl.edu/applyonline.