Master of Arts in Psychology with Concentration in School Psychology Into Group - Marshall University, USA

As students of our graduate program in Psychology you’ll learn from faculty practicing cutting-edge techniques in the field of psychology. Our faculty provide a welcoming atmosphere allowing for you to create a connection not found in every college on campus, or at colleges in the region. Through the relationships with our faculty, you’ll get specialized individual instruction, take part in experiences only offered at Marshall University in West Virginia. These connections lead our students to internships and networking opportunities that lead to employment.

Through the relationships with our instructors you’ll find the productive direction and career path for your intensive graduate studies. Our graduate program strives to create a family like atmosphere that fosters collaboration and support rather than competition. As a result, our students’ licensure and employment rate high. Our program is split into a General M.A. in Psychology and a Clinical M.A. in Psychology.

School Psychology Concentration

This is a great time to enter the field of school psychology. Job prospects in school psychology are excellent. Our students easily find internships and positions. Workforce predictions indicate upcoming large-scale retirements and subsequent shortages of trained school psychologists with competitive salaries.

The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) program in School Psychology  Ed. S. Plan of Studyis accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) in association with the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). It is designed to prepare students to meet the Department of Education requirements for certification in West Virginia and other states. The Ed.S. consists of 39 hours of required coursework and field experiences, in addition to a Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in School Psychology (36 hrs).

The School Psychology Ed.S. Program at Marshall University focuses on practitioner training for the delivery of comprehensive school psychological services primarily in school settings.  Ed.S. students are trained in a “scientist practitioner” model that emphasizes the use of research findings in clinical decision-making, both in terms of creating interventions as well as evaluating their efficacy. Ed.S. students draw upon scientific literature to make decisions regarding best practice with a focus on empirically supported services.