Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Education Specialist in School Psychology in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
First-Professional Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,396
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Education Specialist (EdS) program is a demanding graduate-level curriculum designed to fulfill the certification criteria for school psychologists in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Candidates entering directly with a bachelor's degree can obtain an MEd upon finishing 30 credits of approved coursework within the EdS program. Beyond academic requirements, participants must develop a professional portfolio, complete mandatory practicum experiences, and undertake a 1,200-hour internship in an educational environment.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A bachelor's degree is required. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is expected.
Transcripts: Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all accredited institutions attended and/or from which credit was earned must be submitted.
International applicants must also submit an official document, including a course-by-course evaluation conducted by a NACES-accredited organization, that validates completion and conferral of a degree, diploma and/or certificate. While not required, international applicants are encouraged to submit transcript(s) to World Education Services (WES) for evaluation.
Statement of Goals: In two to three pages, indicate your goals and objectives in obtaining a specialist degree and certification as a school psychologist, as well as your reason for seeking certification with a specific focus on the career to which you aspire, your research and practice interests, and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Not required, but scores from the general test taken no more than 5 years prior to application may be submitted. Scores from the GRE Subject Exam in Psychology may also be provided.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
PTE Academic: 53
Resume: Current resume required.
Interview: An interview with the faculty admissions committee may be required after a complete application is received.
Transcripts: Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all accredited institutions attended and/or from which credit was earned must be submitted.
International applicants must also submit an official document, including a course-by-course evaluation conducted by a NACES-accredited organization, that validates completion and conferral of a degree, diploma and/or certificate. While not required, international applicants are encouraged to submit transcript(s) to World Education Services (WES) for evaluation.
Statement of Goals: In two to three pages, indicate your goals and objectives in obtaining a specialist degree and certification as a school psychologist, as well as your reason for seeking certification with a specific focus on the career to which you aspire, your research and practice interests, and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Not required, but scores from the general test taken no more than 5 years prior to application may be submitted. Scores from the GRE Subject Exam in Psychology may also be provided.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
PTE Academic: 53
Resume: Current resume required.
Interview: An interview with the faculty admissions committee may be required after a complete application is received.
Tuition
USD
33,396