Education Specialist in School Psychology in Wichita United States | Wichita State University

Wichita State University | Wichita United States
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Qualification
Professional Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 22,691
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Education Specialist (EdS) in school psychology program at Wichita State blends academic instruction with hands-on practice, equipping you for a sought-after profession collaborating with educators and families to foster positive development for school-aged children. This program accommodates students with either bachelor's or master's degrees, featuring adaptable scheduling through evening classes, online options, and hybrid course formats. Wichita State prioritizes practical experience - every program includes guaranteed applied learning or research opportunities, ensuring you graduate with job-ready skills. The 60-credit track is available to those with undergraduate degrees and can be finished in two years of full-time study, while the 39-credit option is designed for students who already hold a related master's degree. To obtain full Kansas School Specialist Licensure in Psychology, candidates must apply for professional certification, enroll in a four-credit post-degree internship, and successfully complete a full-time, yearlong placement in a public school setting.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Applications for admission to the postbaccalaureate EdS in school psychology are due March 15 for summer or fall admission and October 15 for spring admission. Late applications will be reviewed if space permits.
In addition to standard Graduate School requirements, applicants must have a 3.000 GPA and submit the following:
Evidence of academic competence.
The GRE is not required depending on the applicant's evidence of academic competence. Evidence of academic competence can be provided in one of the following ways:
GPA of 3.000 or higher in all undergraduate work, or
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores of 150 or higher for each GRE subsection (Verbal and Quantitative), and a GRE score of 4.0 or higher for the Analytical Writing subtest, or
A score on the Miller Analogies Test equal to the national mean at the time of taking the test (400).

TOEFL 79 on the internet-based test, or 550 on the paper-based test.
IELTS minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required

Tuition USD 22,691

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