Education Specialist in School Psychology, Ed.S.
Director: Dr. Kelsey Ragan
The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree program is designed for individuals who are interested in practicing psychology in school-based settings. The program consists of two full years of graduate study followed by a third year of internship. The program is fully accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and is designed to comply with the Licensed Specialist in School Psychology standards set by the Texas States Board of Examiners of Psychologists. The Ed.S. degree program policies and operating procedures are detailed in a handbook that is provided to each student upon enrollment. This program does not require a foreign language.
The Ed.S. degree program accepts applicants for the fall semester only. Prospective students should have their completed application to the Baylor Graduate School by February 1. Admission decisions are made by consensus of the School Psychology faculty based on multiple factors including:
- letters of recommendation;
- potential match between the applicant’s goals and program objectives;
- relevant work or clinical experience; and
- undergraduate courses and grades.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Duolingo exam is required for applicants whose native language is not English. Additional information about the Ed.S. degree program in school psychology is on the Internet at: www.baylor.edu/soe/edp/schoolpsychology.
Requirements for an Education Specialist degree with a Major in School Psychology
Elective course must be approved by advisor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDP 5327 | Educational Evaluation | 3 |
| EDP 5328 | Psychological Assessment of Children and Adolescents I: Cognitive | 3 |
| EDP 5333 | Psychology of Learning, Cognition, and Affect | 3 |
| EDP 5337 | Psychological Assessment of Children and Adolescents II: Psychoeducational | 3 |
| EDP 5340 | Measurement and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDP 5341 | Professional Practice, Law, and Ethics for School Psychologists | 3 |
| EDP 5346 | Therapeutic Intervention | 3 |
| EDP 5356 | Psychological Interventions with Children and Adolescents I: Behavior | 3 |
| EDP 5360 | Psychological Interventions with Children and Adolescents II: Counseling | 3 |
| EDP 5362 | Psychological Interventions with Children and Adolescents III: Academic | 3 |
| EDP 5364 | Psychological Interventions with Children and Adolescents IV: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | 3 |
| EDP 5366 | Psychology of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| EDP 5367 | Developmental Psychopathology | 3 |
| EDP 5370 | Consultation, Collaboration, and Family-School Partnerships | 3 |
| EDP 5382 | Internship in School Psychology I | 3 |
| EDP 5383 | Internship in School Psychology II | 3 |
| EDP 5393 | Cultural Issues with Children and Families | 3 |
| EDP 5394 | Psychological Assessment of Children and Adolescents III: Social-Emotional | 3 |
| EDP 5V78 | Practicum in School Psychology | 1-6 |
| Total Hours | 55-60 | |
*Elective course must be approved by advisor.
Comprehensive Examination
Candidates for the Ed.S. degree are required to take the Praxis Series® School Psychologist examination and earn a passing score, which is determined by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Additional information about the examination is provided in the school psychology student handbook.