School Psychology - EdS
NASP Accredited
The School Psychology EdS Program has been accredited by NASP since 1995.
Helping Children Succeed
Students in the School Psychology EdS program receive training in supporting students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success through coursework in psychological assessment, consultation, and intervention in schools.
Program Length
The School Psychology EdS degree requires students to spend 2 years on-campus completing coursework
and practicum, followed by 1 year of full-time school-based internship.
Job Prospects
100% of students graduating from the EdS program have been employed immediately in education settings working as school psychologists.
School Psychology Faculty
Gregory Callan
Associate Professor - Director of Training for the School Psychology EdS Specialization
Gretchen Gimpel Peacock
Professor | Executive Director of the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence
Erik Reinbergs
Assistant Professor - School Psychology Specialization
Tyler Renshaw
Associate Professor - Director of Training for the School Psychology PhD Specialization
Application Requirements (EdS)
Submit the following to the School of Graduate Studies:
- Application
- CV
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Official Transcripts from All Previous Schools
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Please provide a personal statement (500–1000 words) that addresses the following:
- What personal history or experiences have motivated you to pursue a graduate degree in school psychology?
- Given there are many fields in psychology, why are you specifically interested in becoming a school psychologist?
- Why would you like to join our school psychology program here at USU?
- If you were to join our EdS program, what contributions would you bring/make toward improving or expanding the work we do in the field of school psychology?
- What are your career goals and ambitions related to the field of school psychology?
Admission Criteria:
- GPA for the last 60 credits taken of 3.0 or higher
- Career interests aligned with the field of school psychology
The EdS program admission application deadline for Fall 2024 is December 1st. In-person interviews will be held by invitation in February 2025.
Disclosure of Educational Requirements for Licensure by State
The EdS Program adheres to NASP training standards and prepares students for entry into the profession of school psychology. Given the varied and changing requirements across jurisdictions, we have not determined and cannot assure that graduates will meet all requirements for licensure in all states or territories. Students are encouraged to become familiar with relevant state licensing laws and discuss their curricular plan with their director of Training.
This specialization meets requirements for licensure as a school psychologist in Utah.
USU has not determined if the specialization meets requirements in: AK, AL, AR, AS, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MP, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UM, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.
Accreditation
The School Psychology EdS Program has been continuously approved or accredited by NASP since 1995. Current accreditation extends to August 1, 2025. Answers to questions regarding accreditation and related standards are available through NASP. 
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