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School Psychology

The School Psychology program is designed to provide high quality education and training to prepare competent school psychologists for meeting the educational and personal adjustment of children and adolescents in public and private schools.

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Degree Level
Specialist
Delivery
In Person
Credit Hours
77 Total, 77 in Major
Careers
Psychologists, Guidance,, Counselors, Advisors, Postsecondary

Why Study School Psychology at EIU?

  • An excellent student-faculty ratio with abundant opportunities for student-faculty collaboration
  • Core courses are taught by individuals with extensive experience in the schools
  • A strong sense of cohesiveness among students
  • An emphasis on the scientist-practitioner model of training
  • An extensive network of loyal and active alumni
"My maternal grandparents along with my mother and father attended EIU and they are super proud of their alma mater. I know my family members were completely prepared for their careers that they were prepared for through their coursework from EIU."
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Hands-On Experience

  • Extensive opportunities to apply classroom learning to school settings through three semesters of practical, real-world experiences
  • Financial support in the form of graduate assistantships for about 80% of our on-campus students
Hands-On Experience, School Psychology students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Master of Science in School Psychology is required as the first step toward completion of the Specialist’s in School Psychology which is the requirement for the preparation of competent professional school psychologists who serve children, teachers, and parents in an age of societal, educational, and professional change.

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$69,772
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • School Psychologists
  • Educational, Guidance, & Career…
  • Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)
Personality Fit Social

Financing Your Degree Under the 2026 Rules

Federal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:

Estimated total for this degree: ~$38,885 (tuition and fees)

  • ✓ That's only about 39% of the new $100,000 lifetime graduate borrowing limit - leaving room for whatever comes next in your career.
  • ✓ A typical full-time year here runs about $9,090 - well under the new $20,500 annual federal loan limit, so federal loans alone can cover tuition and fees.
  • ✓ Working? If your employer offers it, they can provide up to $5,250 per year tax-free toward your education - at EIU's rates, that can cover a good share of a part-time master's.

Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.

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39% of lifetime limit

$38,885 total, just 39% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit

Connect With Us

Dr. Margaret Floress
Professor and Coordinator of the School Psychology Graduate Program
mfloress@eiu.edu
1450 Physical Science
217-581-2127
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Dr. John Mace
Professor, Chair
jhmace@eiu.edu
1153 Physical Science
217-581-7467
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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