Program Overview
Preparing professionals to support diverse learners through a flexible blend of online and in-person training.
Lipscomb's School Psychology program will prepare caring professionals who work collaboratively with educators, administrators, parents, and children to promote learning and development in general education students and for students with special needs. The mission of this program is to equip caring and competent individuals to assess, consult, and provide interventions to lift up educators, students, and families in P-12 learning environments. We aim to support the whole child in terms of learning and well-being.
The School Psychology EdS will primarily be synchronous-online but has hybrid elements, including intensives and required in-school practicum experiences. This allows you to participate in this program regardless of where you're located. The specialist level curriculum consists of 7-9 semesters of full or part-time study, which encompasses structured field experiences and at least 60 graduate semester hours or the equivalent.
This program is designed for individuals who have completed a Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Lipscomb’s School Psychology EdS program will follow the National Association for School Psychology (NASP) model.
Admissions Requirements
Candidates seeking admission to the EdS in School Psychology must meet the following criteria:
- Official transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation (including a professional recommendation)
- A personal statement on your journey of faith and spiritual development
- Purpose Statement for pursuing Ed.S. in School Psychology
- Current resume
- Writing assessment
- Evidence of a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited IHE.
- A minimum overall GPA of 3.00 from a completed baccalaureate or post baccalaureate degree program or a GPA of 3.00 in the most recent sixty (60) credit hours earned at a regionally accredited IHE.© a fingerprint sample and submit to a criminal history records check to be conducted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in accordance with T.C.A. § 49-5- 5610. If the background check reveals a charge that could jeopardize licensure, the candidate may not move forward in the admissions process.
- Provide at least 2 recommendations from professional and academic sources; one reference must come from the most recent supervisor, documenting non-academic dispositions.
- Interviewed by a team of faculty and school psychologists prior to formal admission to the program.
Courses
EG 5083 - Research in Classroom Practice or PSG 5603 - Research Methods and Statistics
EGSP 6103 - Seminar in School Psychology
EGSP 6113 - Law and Ethics of School Psychology
EGSP 6203 - Interventions for Children
EGSP 6211 - Interventions for Children (Practicum)
EGSP 6303 - Consultation
EGSP 6311 - Consultation (Practicum)
EGSP 6323 - School Based Mental Health Services
EGSP 6333 - Psychometrics for School Psychology
EGSP 6403 - Assessment of Cognition
EGSP 6411 - Assessment of Cognition (Practicum)
EGSP 6503 - Assessment of Achievement
EGSP 6511 - Assessment of Achievement (Practicum)
EGSP 6606 - Internship I
EGSP 6706 - Internship II
EG 6093 - Cultural Perspectives in Schools
EGSE 5173 - Autism Spectrum Disorders
COUN 5203 - Introduction to Psychopathology and Adaptive Behavior
EGSE 5053 - Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis
COUN 5303 - Lifespan Development
COUN 5103 - Theories of Counseling and Personality
PSG 6613 - Statistics I
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Career Paths
School Psychologist in P-12 schools
A school psychologist plays a crucial role in the educational environment by addressing the mental health and emotional well-being of students, providing direct support to students through counseling and intervention strategies. They also engage in preventive measures by promoting mental health awareness and providing training for staff and parents.
Contract School Psychologist
A contract school psychologist plays a vital role in the educational system by providing psychological services to students on a contractual basis, and working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and school administrators to identify student needs and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
MTSS
A multi-tiered system of support in schools serves to provide varying levels of assistance to students based on their individual needs. Being part of the multi-tiered system fosters collaboration among educators to identify and address academic or behavioral challenges through a structured approach.
