University of Northern Colorado

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ed.S.- School Psychology

Program Description:

The Educational Specialist program is designed for those students who wish to become school psychologist practitioners. Training is primarily oriented toward the acquisition of those skills necessary for effective functioning in the educational environment and includes skill development in the areas of direct intervention, assessment, consultation, and program evaluation.

Graduates are eligible for state licensure through the Department of Education and National Certification as a School Psychologist..

Accreditation:

National Association of School Psychologists, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Eligibility Requirements:

Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and combined GRE scores of 1000, 3 letters of recommendation, goal statement

International Student Requirements:

• An international student is neither a citizen of the United States nor classified by United States Immigration and Naturalization Service as a Lawful Permanent Resident or Permanent Resident Alien. • International undergraduate, transfer, and graduate applicants must meet English Language proficiency requirements before being fully admitted to the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). One option to demonstrate English Language proficiency is to successfully complete the UNC Intensive English Language Program (IEP). Please see the UNC IEP website for more information (http://www.unco.edu/cie/iep.html) • International student Undergraduate/Transfer and Graduate applications (on-line submission) with accompanying instructions are found on the UNC website as well. Applications and supporting documents are due at least 90 days prior to the semester to which students plan to enroll, or prior to their major program deadline (if any) for Graduate students.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999