Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Education Specialist in School Psychology in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Boston
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
First-Professional Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,350
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Become a dedicated professional delivering psychological and educational support to children, teens, and families within school environments.
UMass Boston's School Psychology Program equips professionals focused on youth, families, and the learning process. Our training principles are rooted in valuing every individual's dignity while embracing and addressing human diversity. The curriculum blends developmental theory and research with practical, research-backed intervention methods for school-based psychological services. A core objective of the program is cultivating the mindset needed for professional decision-making and continuous growth. Aligned with the College of Education and Human Development's vision, the program champions social justice and inclusive practices.
UMass Boston's School Psychology Program aims to develop practitioners capable of delivering comprehensive psychological and educational support to youth and families through school-based interdisciplinary teams. School psychologists fulfill diverse responsibilities—serving as evaluators, advisors, counselors, administrators, researchers, program developers, staff trainers, mental health advocates, and community liaisons. Our competency-driven program employs a problem-solving framework to prepare students for these multifaceted roles. Taking a comprehensive perspective, the training examines biological, neuropsychological, personal, familial, educational, and cultural influences. Students gain skills to assess and intervene at both individual and systemic levels (family, school, community), while learning to collaborate across disciplines and integrate varied professional viewpoints.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
At the time of enrollment a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited US institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent International applicants must submit evidence that they have completed the equivalent of a regionally accredited US university-level bachelors degree program.
NOTE If you have only a bachelors degree please indicate on the application form that youre applying to the MEd program You will complete the MEd and EdS requirements total of 66 credits to get licensed If you have a completed relevant masters degree special education etc please note that you are applying to the EdS program only minimum 30 credits
A statement of purpose describing your understanding of school psychology practice and detailing personal career objectives Please answer this question and not the one from the Office of Graduate Admissions
Transcripts of all previous college work undergraduate and graduate Undergraduate and graduate cumulative grade point averages GPA should be at least 3.0 overall and 3.0 in psychology courses as well
Prerequisite course work includes a minimum of five 5 psychology courses including introductory psychology human development and statistics
Two letters of recommendation At least one letter should address academic promise and ability to succeed in advanced graduate training and at least one letter should address the ability to work with children and adolescents and develop into a thoughtful and responsive practitioner
Scores for the Communication Literacy Skills reading and writing portions of the Massachusetts Educator Licensure Test MTEL Students may be admitted provisionally without having taken the MTEL but will be required to take the tests during the first semester of attendance and pass them prior to the internship
PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT - 79, IELTS - 6.0, DuoLingo - 100
NOTE If you have only a bachelors degree please indicate on the application form that youre applying to the MEd program You will complete the MEd and EdS requirements total of 66 credits to get licensed If you have a completed relevant masters degree special education etc please note that you are applying to the EdS program only minimum 30 credits
A statement of purpose describing your understanding of school psychology practice and detailing personal career objectives Please answer this question and not the one from the Office of Graduate Admissions
Transcripts of all previous college work undergraduate and graduate Undergraduate and graduate cumulative grade point averages GPA should be at least 3.0 overall and 3.0 in psychology courses as well
Prerequisite course work includes a minimum of five 5 psychology courses including introductory psychology human development and statistics
Two letters of recommendation At least one letter should address academic promise and ability to succeed in advanced graduate training and at least one letter should address the ability to work with children and adolescents and develop into a thoughtful and responsive practitioner
Scores for the Communication Literacy Skills reading and writing portions of the Massachusetts Educator Licensure Test MTEL Students may be admitted provisionally without having taken the MTEL but will be required to take the tests during the first semester of attendance and pass them prior to the internship
PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT - 79, IELTS - 6.0, DuoLingo - 100
Tuition
USD
28,350