The IU Online EdS in School Psychology is a practitioner-oriented program. It offers coursework in three primary areas: professional studies in school psychology, psychological foundations, and research/inquiry methods. 

As a student in the program, you study the school psychologist’s professional role and how to deliver comprehensive services. Coursework covers such topics as assessment; intervention; social justice and equity; and effectively communicating with students, parents, school administrators, and others. In addition, you complete school-based practica and a 1,200 clock-hours internship to gain required, specific, experiences.

Graduates of the program are eligible for certification as a school psychologist in Indiana and may be eligible in other states.

About the Format

You will progress through the EdS in School Psychology as part of a student cohort. The program was designed to allow working adults to complete the degree in four years by taking courses during the academic year and summer. 

Some courses will include an on-campus component, details for which will be provided in the course schedule. Accommodations are possible for those who cannot attend in person. Students will work with a program director and course instructor to determine appropriate accommodations as needed. For additional information about the in-person component, please contact iuograd@iu.edu or call 833-930-2092. 

Degree Requirements

To earn the EdS in School Psychology, you must complete 65 semester credit hours at the graduate level. 

Requirements are broken down as follows:

• Inquiry (6 cr.)
  • EDUC-J 601 Assessment and Evaluation or EDUC-Y 635 Methodology of Educational Evaluation (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-Y 650 Single-Subject Research Design (3 cr.)
• Counseling (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-G 523 Laboratory in Counseling ( 3 cr.)
• Cognition/learning basis of behavior (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-P 540 Learning and Cognition (3 cr.)
• Human development (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-P 514 Lifespan Development: Birth to Death (3 cr.)
• Special education (6 cr.)
  • EDUC-K 505 Exceptional Learners (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-K 548 Families, Schools, and Society (3 cr.)
• Core school psychology (44 cr., including practica) 
  • EDUC-P 596 Internship in School Psychology (4 cr.)
  • EDUC-P 602 Assessment, Prevention, and Intervention (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-P 604 Role and Function of School Psychologists (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-P 605 Collaboration and Consultation I; or EDUC-P 670 Behavioral Analysis and Consultation for School Psychologists (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-P 606 Assessment, Prevention, and Intervention II (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-P 607 Social Justice, Consultation, Advocacy, and Leadership (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-P 609 Assessment, Prevention, and Intervention III (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-P 612 Trauma-Informed Preventative Practices in Classrooms and Schools (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-P 613 Responsive Educational Practices and Approaches (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-P 656 Practicum in School Psychology (Practicum I) (2 cr.)
  • EDUC-P 656 Practicum in School Psychology (Practicum II) (2 cr.)
  • EDUC-P 680 Ethical, legal, & Professional Issues in School Psychology (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-P 681 Psychology of Cultural Diversity; or EDUC-J 655 Seminar in Multicultural and Global Education; or EDUC-G 575 Multicultural Counseling (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-P 682 Developmental Psychopathology (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-P 692 Seminar in Therapeutic Interventions with Children/Mental Health Counseling (3 cr.)

Transfer Credits

Students can transfer up to 6 graduate credit hours with the permission of the faculty committee.

This program is taught by IU East and IU Kokomo.