Note: Minority faculty are defined as those from ethnic/racial minorities historically underrepresented in United States colleges and universities.
| Unfilled faculty positions from the previous academic year? | No |
| Anticipate opening a search for a new faculty member in the upcoming academic year? | No |
Specialist
Formal Option for Respecialization?
Yes
Evaluation through standard Admissions?
Yes
Minimum Graduate Credit Hours for Respecialization
30
Description of Respecialization Process
Standard application procedure for MEd/EdS program. Additional review of syllabi by faculty to determine course requirements.
Culminating Documentation
Degree & Recommendation for licensure
Special Notes
Those who hold a master’s degree in a closely related area (e.g., special education, counseling) should apply to the program at the EdS level. All others should apply to the program at the MEd level.
Doctoral
Formal Option for Respecialization?
Yes
Evaluation through standard Admissions?
Yes
Minimum Graduate Credit Hours for Respecialization
66
Description of Respecialization Process
Standard application procedure for PhD program. Additional review of syllabi by faculty to determine course requirements.
Culminating Documentation
Degree & Recommendation for licensure
1. The 2010 NASP Standards for Graduate Preparation of School Psychologists defines a school setting as “…one in which the primary goal is the education of students of diverse backgrounds, characteristics, abilities, disabilities, and needs. Generally, a school setting includes students who are enrolled in Grades pre-K–12 and has both general education and special education services. The school setting has available an internal or external pupil services unit that includes at least one state-credentialed school psychologist and provides a full range of school psychology services.”
