College of Education and Human Services
School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences
www.kent.edu/ehhs/ldes

About This Program

Our School Psychology programs equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive impact on the lives of Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade students. With experienced faculty, applied learning opportunities, and a focus on evidence-based practices, you'll be prepared to address the social-emotional, behavioral and academic needs of diverse student populations. Read more...

Contact Information

• Richard Cowan | rcowan1@kent.edu | 330-672-4450

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Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

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For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Résumé or curriculum vitae
• Goal statement
• Sample of written work
• School Psychology Supplemental Data form (online document)
• Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
• Two letters of recommendation
• Interview
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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Students must complete SPSY 67692 in two semesters, 3 credit hours each for a total of 6 credit hours. Annual State/Federal background checks are required for all field-based experiences.

Progression Requirement

• Students who earn a C+ grade or lower or a “U” (Unsatisfactory) in any course for the degree must repeat the course for a better grade.

Practicum and Internship Readiness

• Readiness will be determine by program faculty based on meeting various program expectations, including overall successful academic performance, meeting program standards and guidelines for professional deportment. Because the courses below involves contact with vulnerable populations (e.g., children with disabilities), the program will determine if prospective students are prepared for these courses based on prospective student academic performance and the non-academic professional expectations of the program.
  • SPSY 67792
  • SPSY 67991
  • SPSY 67992
  • SPSY 77792
  • SPSY 77991
  • SPSY 77992

Program Standards and Professional Conduct

The M.Ed. degree in School Psychology is a professional graduate training program wherein students come into contact with vulnerable client populations. Accordingly, in addition to monitoring students’ coursework performance in terms of academic grades, program faculty also review students’ professional deportment throughout the duration of the program. This review is guided by the ethical principles and professional standards of both the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

Professional functioning is evaluated across multiple domains that reflect these ethical frameworks. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Personal and interpersonal functioning
• Commitment to the profession
• Ethics and integrity
• Sensitivity to client issues
• Use of supervision

Some students may not be able to continue in or complete the program should the program faculty determine that, despite acceptable grades, they cannot consistently align with the non-academic professional expectations of the program.

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum 30 credit hours of graduate coursework required for the M.Ed. degree.
• Depending on students' background/experience, students may be required to complete additional coursework in the first and second years of the program.
• Grades below B- (or Unsatisfactory) are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
• Upon admission to the M.Ed. degree program, students will be assigned an advisor.
• Annual State/Federal background checks are required for all field-based experiences.

• No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
• Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills associated with the National Association of School Psychologist's Domains of School Psychology Training and Practice.

Full Description

The Master of Education degree in School Psychology provides a focus on the core principles and foundations of the practice of school psychology. The M.Ed. degree is not considered a terminal degree and is not sufficient for earning the Ohio state license in school psychology.

Additional training beyond the M.Ed. (e.g., an Ed.S. or Ph.D.) is required in order to gain the credential of 'school psychologist' at the state and national levels as well as for licensure and practice in most states.