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Florida State's M.S./Ed.S. School Psychology Program combines academic coursework, hands-on practicum training, and internships to prepare you for certification as a school psychologist. Our graduates work in educational settings nationwide, making meaningful differences in students' lives.
This three-year program requires 73 credit hours. The first year focuses on building foundational knowledge, while the second year provides practical experience through supervised practicums. The final year involves a full-time internship at an approved site. Upon completion, students earn both a specialist (Ed.S.) and master's degree (M.S.) in Counseling and Human Systems with a School Psychology specialization.
School psychologists collaborate with educators and families to assess and address students' developmental and learning needs. Our curriculum teaches evidence-based intervention strategies and support methods. The program maintains full accreditation from both the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).
A bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.2 GPA – An earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor’s degree. A degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Home and Family Life, Rehabilitation Services, or another related discipline is preferred. Admitted candidates who do not have these prerequisites will be expected to make up these deficiencies early in the program.