Students who complete this program are eligible for certification as school psychologists in Illinois.
The specialist degree in school psychology provides advanced academic and professional training for students pursuing a career in school psychology. The program leads to certification as a school psychologist in the State of Illinois and is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The course work, practica, and internship experiences have been designed to meet or exceed state and national professional standards for specialist degree programs in school psychology. This program is an extension of the existing master’s degree in psychology with a specialization in clinical child and school psychology.
The specialist degree program is designed to accommodate two main categories of students. One group consists of students who have just completed the master’s degree in psychology with a specialization in clinical child and school psychology at SIUE. The second group includes students who have completed a master’s degree in psychology at a university other than SIUE or who have completed a master's degree in a related field such as educational psychology, clinical psychology, or special education.
The job prospects for students who complete the specialist degree in school psychology are excellent due to a nationwide shortage of school psychologists.
Please visit our Application Information page for admission requirements and procedures.
