Education Specialist in School Psychology

Obtaining an Educational Specialist degree (Ed.S.) in school psychology allows for an individual to practice school psychology in the great majority of school systems in the United States. The University of Arizona's School Psychology Program provides a comprehensive and integrated curriculum that prepares students to become Nationally Certified School Psychologists (NCSPs). The University of Arizona offers students the opportunity to obtain an Ed.S. degree at two locations, Tucson and Chandler, Arizona. In both Tucson and Chandler, the program emphasizes professional and clinical practice, as well as understanding and using scholarship in one's practice. This Ed.S. program is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists.

Admission to the program is on a competitive basis and is based upon evaluation of information from the following sources:
A graduate college application.
Unofficial transcripts of all previous coursework required at time of application. Official transcripts of all previous coursework required at time of admission.
Three letters of recommendation from professionals who can adequately address your ability to be a successful graduate student and professional. Applicants should request letters from people who have known the applicant in a supervisory capacity (e.g., faculty/instructor, work supervisors, and volunteer supervisors). Personal references will not be considered (e.g., friends, relatives, clergy). Individuals writing letters of recommendation are encouraged to use letterhead if available.
International applicants must meet acceptable English proficiency credentials as outlined here by the Graduate College.
A resume or curriculum vita that summarizes your educational and employment history and any relevant professional accomplishments (including publications, presentations, honors, awards, and other significant activities)
A statement of purpose (see information below for more details)
These factors, as well as others that applicants choose to bring to our attention, are weighed into the selection of students for our program. GRE is not required, but applicants can submit the scores if they choose to. Admission preference to the School Psychology Program is given to applicants with the following:

A bachelor's or master's degree in Psychology, Special Education, Educational Psychology, or a related discipline
Experience with children, adolescents, and people with disabilities and/or mental health concerns
Experience in school systems
Letters of recommendation that comment favorably on the applicant's potential to do advanced graduate work, as well as their potential for professional contribution to the field

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 79 iBT (or 60 on the revised PBT with no section score lower than 15). Individual MyBest scores must also be dated within 2 years of the enrollment term to be considered valid.
Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) - 3.00