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Become a school psychologist, and help create learning environments where students, families, and school staff feel safe, welcome, and supported
One of the strongest, most established programs in the nation, our training preparation focuses on student mental health and educational equity. Our innovative faculty are state and national leaders, and you'll start your first semester as part of a robust peer team.
With your MA and EdS, you'll be eligible to receive your state and national school psychologist credential to work with students in schools.
Careers
Specialist-level school psychologists work in public and private schools, preschools, and state departments of education. Recently, our students have found internship placements with Minneapolis Public Schools, Robbinsdale Area Schools, South Saint Paul Public Schools, Southwest Metro Intermediate District 288, and Denver Public Schools.
How to apply
Admissions deadline
All application materials must be received December 1 for admission in September of the following year.
Tuition and funding
Tuition
Visit the College of Education and Human Development's finance and funding page for information on tuition.
CEHD Fellowships, scholarships, assistantships, and grants for graduate students
As a graduate student in CEHD, you may be eligible for fellowships, grants, and scholarships from the University of Minnesota, from our college, and from your academic department. Check this link out to get more information on funding opportunities!
Visit the College of Education and Human Development's finance and funding page for more information on funding.
Project SPARK
Through Project SPARK (School Psychologists PrepAred to Reach Kids), our department has funding for 10-12 graduate assistantships. As a project scholar, you’ll receive a graduate assistantship to provide mental health services and support in Minneapolis Public Schools in collaboration with site personnel under the supervision of both Minneapolis Public School school psychologist supervisors and embedded University of Minnesota–Twin Cities faculty.
Financial aid
Financial aid for your graduate program works differently than financial aid at the undergraduate level. It’s important to know the differences and explore your options. Visit this One Stop link for more information on available financial aid.
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Coursework
School psychology MA and specialist certificate (EdS) students complete two years of coursework followed by a year-long internship. All students are prepared to be scientist-practitioners through courses and fieldwork emphasizing research-based practices, coursework in research methods and statistics, and completion of a supervised research project.
See the program handbook for a full description of research expectations and thesis requirements, or see more information on program goals and competencies.
Faculty
Get to know our award-winning faculty with practical and research experience in this area.
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