School Psychology, EdS
The NASP-accredited Educational Specialist (EdS) school psychology program gives you ethical and professional skills to become an effective school psychologist for diverse populations.
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About this Program
Empowering Leaders Who Help Children Succeed and Work for Social Change
School psychologists can make a positive, lasting difference in children’s lives. They are a vital part of the effort to unlock each child’s potential for success.
As a school psychologist, you will support students and teachers in meeting academic standards. You will help students with disabilities and provide a nurturing space for all children.
In the rapidly changing world of K-12 education, the demand for school psychologists has never been greater. Our school psychology program is designed specifically to prepare you to take on the challenges within today’s educational environments.
Dedicated to a practitioner-scholar model, the program provides you with a solid grounding in evidence-based practices. You will develop the knowledge, skills and character to be an effective school psychologist in diverse communities.
Two Program Options to Advance Your Career
We offer two paths to receiving your Educational Specialist Degree (EdS) in School Psychology, depending on your educational background. The EdS degree is between a master’s degree and a doctoral degree.
- Post-Bachelor's Educational Specialist Degree (EdS)
- Post-Master's Educational Specialist Degree (EdS)
School Psychologist
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Established Program
We have been nationally recognized and approved by the National Association of School Psychologists since 1998.
Designed for Your Success
Supportive Environment
The Jesuit education mission focuses on care for the whole person. Caring, compassionate faculty understand you have a full life. We work with every student to respond to their specific needs—whether it's related to work, family, linguistics, diversity, disability, etc.
Flexible Schedule
Our program offers flexibility for working professionals, including degree completion plans tailored to their unique needs. For those seeking to change careers, we offer credit for relevant prior graduate coursework.
$3.5 Million Grant for Tuition Funding
In exchange for a commitment to work in high-need schools after graduation, the Puget Sound Partnership will provide need-based partial tuition and stipends to eight students in each cohort.
Answers to Your Questions
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What Do School Psychologists Do?
School psychologists apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. They help schools successfully:
- Improve academic achievement.
- Promote positive behavior and mental health.
- Support diverse learners.
- Create safe, positive school climates.
- Strengthen family-school partnerships.
- Improve school-wide assessment and accountability.
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From Our Faculty
Jason Parkin, PhD, NCSP
“The Seattle University School Psychology Program challenges students to use the tools from the fields of education and psychology in ways that promote equity and positive developmental outcomes for all students in our nation’s schools. Through field-based experiences, students engage with the city of Seattle, its public schools and beyond the Puget Sound region. Students participate in a cohort model, developing strong relationships with their peers that may last their entire careers.”
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