Learn how to become a school psychologist with the ability to deliver comprehensive services, primarily in school settings. At Ohio State, you’ll learn to emphasize the use of research findings in clinical decisions to create interventions and evaluate their effectiveness.
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Based in social and cultural theories of psychology and education practices with youth, including social cognition and behavior principles
Strongly focused on preparing you with the expertise to comprehensive school psychological practices
Learn an ecological problem-solving model of practice and how to apply it in a variety of settings, particularly in urban schools.
Train to identify evidence-based practices that address the cultural, academic and social needs of children and youth as well as implement and evaluate those practices.
Four unique field experiences during course of studies.
EdS students in school psychology assist faculty and PhD students in research activities.
Section ItemsOhio State graduates go to work as school psychologists in a variety of private and public school settings. In the state of Ohio, EdS students can apply for School Psychologist licensure through the State Board of Psychology after practicing as a school psychologist for at least four years (can include internship). This allows you to practice independently.
