School Psychology (Ed.S.)
(offered through the Department of Psychology)
The School Psychology program is offered through the Department of Psychology, which is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences. The program is NASP-Approved, nationally recognized by NCATE, and accredited by the NC Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Graduates are prepared to work with diverse populations in a variety of settings and to practice competently, ethically, and from a scientific perspective in the major domains of school psychology practice including consultation, assessment, prevention, intervention, training, diversity, home-school collaboration, and research. Graduates are eligible for NC DPI licensure as School Psychologists and for the Nationally Certified School Psychologist credential; they also are eligible to apply to the NC Psychology Board for licensure as Licensed Psychological Associates.