Child, Family, and School Psychology Education Specialist Degree
The Child, Family, and School Psychology Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree program is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Within the Ed.S. degree, students may complete additional coursework in the Early Childhood School Psychology concentration.
The School Psychology Generalist (Ed.S.-G) prepares professionals in all aspects of School Psychology services to work
with children and families from birth to age 21 in school or community settings.
Degree Requirements:
All graduates of the Ed.S. program are eligible for a Colorado Department of Education
license in School Psychology and the National Association of School Psychologist's
National Certification (NCSP) after the successful completion of all coursework and
passing the Praxis II/National Association of School Psychology licensing exam. The
Ed.S. Generalist track requires a minimum of 90 quarter-hours. Average time to completion
is two years of coursework during fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters and a third
year 1,200 clock-hour internship with a 6-year time limit.
The School Psychology with Early Childhood Specialty Concentration (Ed.S.-EC) prepares professionals in all aspects of School Psychology services to
work with children and families from birth to age 21. This concentration requires
an additional 15 hours of integrated core and practical coursework beyond that required
for the Ed.S.- Generalist degree.
Degree Requirements:
The Ed.S. Early Childhood School Psychology Specialty Concentration requires a minimum
of 105 quarter-hours. All graduates of the Ed.S. program are eligible for a Colorado
Department of Education license in School Psychology and the National Association
of School Psychologist's National Certification (NCSP) after the successful completion
of all coursework and passing the Praxis II/National Association of School Psychology
licensing exam. Average time to completion is three years with two full years of
coursework and a third year 1,200 clock-hour full-time internship with a 6-year time
limit.
To speak to someone about the Child, Family, and School Psychology Program, please call or email our Admissions Office at 303-871-2509 or 1-800-835-1607, edinfo@du.edu.
