Las Cruces,
NM,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Education Specialist in School Psychology in Las Cruces United States | New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University
|
Las Cruces United States
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Qualification
First-Professional Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,023
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
NMSU's Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) School Psychology program prepares professionals to deliver top-tier educational and mental health support for youth and families. The curriculum equips students to collaborate with: young children, school-aged youth, teenagers, and family units, alongside educators, providing guidance, teaching, evaluation, and support strategies, to foster enriching learning environments, address diverse learning and psychological requirements, including pupils with significant social-emotional challenges. follows a research-informed practitioner framework, with a focus on applied skills, employs comprehensive methods to effectively support culturally diverse communities, is performance-oriented, structured to satisfy National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) accreditation criteria. fulfills licensure mandates for New Mexico practitioners.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
For students who hold an advanced degree (master's degree or equivalent) or have completed graduate coursework and have taken the GRE as a requirement for admission to those programs/coursework may request that these scores be accepted for admission regardless of the date taken, however, the following also need to be met:
Students will need to submit official copies to the Graduate Student Services office or a copy of their individual report to the program so that scores can be verified.
These scores will be considered in conjunction with GPA in the advanced degree and/or coursework, students will still be required to have maintained a minimum of 3.0 GPA in their prior gradate work to the school psychology program regardless of when the GRE was taken.
Students who hold an advanced degree or graduate coursework and did not take the GRE as a requirement for admission to these program/coursework are still required to take the GRE and submit official scores to the Graduate Student Services Office for consideration for admission to the School Psychology Program.
An official transcript from every college or university attended.
A professional statement (personal statement). Your statement should address the following:- Experience with Diverse Populations
Professional Experience (if applicable) (i.e., Teaching, Counseling, Assessment/Diagnostics)
Experience working with preschool to school-age children and adolescents
Community Service/Volunteer Experience
Why you have chosen School Psychology as a profession
Statement of multicultural/diversity philosophy
At least three current (i.e., less than 1 year old) letters of support from different individuals. Information and/or criteria can be found on the Application Checklist attached to the application form.
A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) outlining your educational, professional, and other experiences, interests, etc. Your resume/CV must include current contact information.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT - 79 The university requires a minimum of 3.0 GPA (or equivalent) for regular admission
Students will need to submit official copies to the Graduate Student Services office or a copy of their individual report to the program so that scores can be verified.
These scores will be considered in conjunction with GPA in the advanced degree and/or coursework, students will still be required to have maintained a minimum of 3.0 GPA in their prior gradate work to the school psychology program regardless of when the GRE was taken.
Students who hold an advanced degree or graduate coursework and did not take the GRE as a requirement for admission to these program/coursework are still required to take the GRE and submit official scores to the Graduate Student Services Office for consideration for admission to the School Psychology Program.
An official transcript from every college or university attended.
A professional statement (personal statement). Your statement should address the following:- Experience with Diverse Populations
Professional Experience (if applicable) (i.e., Teaching, Counseling, Assessment/Diagnostics)
Experience working with preschool to school-age children and adolescents
Community Service/Volunteer Experience
Why you have chosen School Psychology as a profession
Statement of multicultural/diversity philosophy
At least three current (i.e., less than 1 year old) letters of support from different individuals. Information and/or criteria can be found on the Application Checklist attached to the application form.
A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) outlining your educational, professional, and other experiences, interests, etc. Your resume/CV must include current contact information.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT - 79 The university requires a minimum of 3.0 GPA (or equivalent) for regular admission
Tuition
USD
18,023