Are you interested in becoming a school psychologist? Consider the University of Northern Iowa’s M.Ed./Ed.S. School Psychology graduate program, which is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the Iowa Department of Education.
More Information About the Program:
- 100 percent placement rate and students are actively recruited by Iowa’s area education agencies.
- Learn from faculty who are licensed school psychologists with experience as practitioners and remain active in the schools.
- Gain valuable experience in practicums every semester of the program in schools, except summer term.
- Opportunity to present at NASP’s annual conference with support from the university.
- Students who intern in Iowa are paid as first year school psychologists.
- Program meets requirements for licensure in most states.
School Psychology General Information:
- Role of School Psychologists:
- School psychologists are essential members of the educational teams in today’s schools.
- You will use your expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help students of all ages succeed socially, behaviorally, and emotionally in the classroom.
- You will partner with families, teachers, and other professionals to create safe and healthy learning environments, improve school-wide policies, coordinate services with community providers, and more.
- School Psychology Is an Ideal Career if You Like:
- Working with children and adolescents
- Diverse, challenging activities that change day to day
- Using research to inform your practice
- Being in a position to support, evaluate, plan, and intervene
- Collaborating with others to improve outcomes and student success
For more information regarding UNI’s School Psychology program, please visit this link.
If you are interested in a career in school psychology and/or this specific program, please schedule and appointment with Chad Berman, Director of the Education Professions + Career Community in the Center for Careers, Life, and Service, or email bermanch@grinnell.edu.
