The Educational Specialist in School Psychology - School Psychologist Certification (Ed.S.) is an advanced degree that enables candidates to develop practitioner expertise and awareness in interventions, consultations, and assessments for school children. Candidates are prepared to work with children and adolescents, parents, guardians, teachers, and other educational professionals in a school setting.
Completed Application FormMaster's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learningOfficial transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)Current professional resumeTypewritten statement of professional objectives: Tell us about how you might use this program to advance your career. Educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant.Two letters of recommendationLetters of recommendation should be from professional administrators and include information which attests to applicant's ability to pursue a graduate degreeRecommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)Interview (Students will be contacted directly by the Faculty Admissions Committee regarding the interview. The interview can be in person or via telephone.)On-site writing sample (conducted during interview)Successful completion of the M.A. in School Psychology, another specialized area of Psychology, or related fieldThose graduate students completing the M.A. in School Psychology at Rowan University do not need to complete the following when applying for the Ed.S. in School Psychology: a) statement of personal objectives ; b) letters of recommendation; c) interview; d) on-site writing sample or e) pay the application fee.