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School Psychology, EdS

About the School Psychology, EdS

With a rich legacy of delivering exceptional training, the School Psychology graduate program has shaped numerous successful careers in public school psychology. Our program paves the way for your certification as a School Psychologist in the state of Washington and beyond. As a testament to our program's quality, graduates who also achieve the required score on the National School Psychologist exam are eligible to become Nationally Certified School Psychologists (NCSP). Together, we will shape the future of education.

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Why Study School Psychology at CWU?

The Psychology Department and faculty foster strong partnerships with local schools to provide you with the opportunity to reinforce your classroom learning.

We take pride in being the first program in the state of Washington to receive national approval from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and we've used that recognition to continue strengthening our program over the years.

“I’m incredibly proud of the work we are doing because we are making a difference in the lives of kids in our community.” Assistant Professor Olivia Holter

Where is this program offered?

Ellensburg

How much does this program cost?

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Where can I find more information?

Please visit the CWU Academic Catalog for current information about admission requirements, course descriptions, learner outcomes, and credit information.

Visit the School of Graduate Studies and Research for additional program eligibility information.

Careers and Opportunities

The primary career path for individuals with a School Psychology, EdS is to work as a School Psychologist. School psychologists play a crucial role in supporting the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral well-being of students. You will conduct assessments, provide counseling and interventions, collaborate with educators and parents, creating positive learning environments.

Washington State is one of the highest-paying states for School Psychologists, with an average annual wage of $99,410.

Western Washington’s nonmetropolitan area also boasts a high average annual wage of $100,310

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Assistantships

Currently, a limited number of graduate assistantships are available for qualified students. These assistantships offer a monthly stipend and a tuition waiver. Assistantships are awarded to students who begin in the fall quarter.

Find opportunities to fund your degree through the School of Graduate Studies and Research.
Admissions Requirements
- Students must have a baccalaureate degree (in any field).
  - In addition, coursework equivalent to PSY362 Introductory Statistics and PSY363 Intermediate Statistics and Research Methods are prerequisites.
  - Students who have not completed PSY363 (or an equivalent) may take the course as a part of the graduate program of study.
- The GRE is not required for application to this program.
- Complete the Graduate School Application.
- Submit official transcripts from your undergraduate institution(s) and graduate credits from each school previously attended. If you attended CWU, it is not necessary to provide a CWU transcript.
- All applicants must arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to CWU's School of Graduate Students and Research.
- All applicants must submit a personal statement that identifies the student's interest in pursuing graduate study in School Psychology.

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