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.
Based on the scientist-practitioner model, students develop skills in research, assessment, prevention, academic and behavioral intervention, consultation with school professionals and parents, program development, and staff training. Although the primary thrust of the program is to certify school psychologists in the State of Illinois, many current graduates migrate to other states where they also qualify for state certification.
Fall Enrollment Only - Apply by Jan. 1 School Psychology Information Sessions Grad Assistantships About the Program
Students in our scientist-practitioner model program obtain their Masters (MS) en
route to the Specialist (SSP) degree. The Masters is awarded after students complete
their first full year of classes (including two summer classes). The Specialist is
awarded after students complete their second year of classes, thesis, and school-based
internship.
Students in our scientist-practitioner model program obtain their Masters (MS) en route to the Specialist (SSP) degree. The Masters is awarded after students complete their first full year of classes (including two summer classes). The Specialist is awarded after students complete their second year of classes, thesis, and school-based internship.
With Our Program, You Can Expect ...
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- an excellent student-faculty ratio with abundant opportunities for student-faculty collaboration
- core courses are taught by individuals with extensive experience in the schools
- all courses are taught by faculty with doctoral degrees
- a strong sense of cohesiveness among students
- extensive opportunities to apply classroom learning to school settings through three semesters of practical, real-world experiences
- an emphasis on the scientist-practitioner model of training
- financial support in the form of graduate assistantships for about 80% of our on-campus students
- an extensive network of loyal and active alumni
Student Opportunities
Academic Intervention Clinic
The Academic Intervention (AIC) Clinic at Eastern Illinois University provides high quality, evidence-based academic assessment and intervention services to school-aged (K-12) students in the community.
The Clinic is run by school psychology graduate students as part of their advanced practicum training experience (PSY 6890A: Advanced Practicum).
Practical Experiences
We offer three unique practica experiences for our students, covering a broad range of the kinds of work our graduates are prepared to do upon entering the work force.
Internship Placements
Graduates of our program have achieved a wide range of professional successes as leaders and advocates of children. We've placed students in internships and employment opportunities within a multitude of communities and school districts all across thge state of Illinois as well as the rest of the country.