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Educational Specialist (EdS) in School Psychology
Is this program right for you?
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Educational Specialist in School Psychology program is focused on giving you the practical knowledge to become a leader in your school district. After completing our program, you are eligible for school psychologist licensure by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and other state education agencies.
- In the first two years of our program, you will be in the classroom full-time, completing coursework within the School of Education
- Then, in the third and final year of the program, you will complete a full-time internship in a K-12 school setting where you can apply your new classroom knowledge hands-on
- You will be eligible for national certification by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Education that works for you
The Educational Specialist in School Psychology program at UW–Madison prepares you to earn your license and help children succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.
Program type
Specialist degree
Degree awarded
Educational Specialist in School Psychology
Commitment
3 years
Tuition
$800 per credit
Format
Evening/weekend
Face-to-face
Credits
66 graduate credits
Admission terms
Program admits for Fall term
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
No
Supports F-1 Visa
Yes
Application deadlines
Fall 2026
- Deadline: December 1, 2025
Fall 2027
- Deadline: December 1, 2026
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Educational Psychology: Educational Specialist in School Psychology
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What you’ll learn
Become a well-rounded school psychologist with the Educational Psychology: Educational Specialist in School Psychology program. Through a blend of coursework, practice and research, you’ll gain expertise in a variety of areas with a focus on diversity and inclusion in the school environment.
- Applied behavior analysis in classrooms
- Cognitive assessment of children
- Social, emotional, and behavioral assessment
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and psychology
- School safety and crisis response
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