Program Overview
Our program is designed to prepare graduates with the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions to serve our community.
Youngstown State University offers a Master of Education in Intervention Services as the initial degree required for admission to the Educational Specialist in School Psychology program. The School Psychology program at YSU enrolled its first class of candidates in 2012 and graduated its first class of School Psychologists in August 2015. This is the first new degree program in Ohio dedicated to the preparation of school psychologist in over four decades. Master’s students will find a unique educational experience that prepares them for study in School Psychology.
Speak to a Faculty Member
Dr. Carrie Jackson
Assistant Professor and Program Director
Beeghly Hall 4110
(330) 941 – 3162
Annual Application Deadline: January 1st
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) accredits graduate school psychology programs that meet rigorous standards for curriculum, supervised practice, faculty qualifications, and student outcomes. Accreditation indicates that a program prepares candidates with the knowledge and skills required for competent, ethical, and effective school psychology practice.
"Our program offers resources that help ensure a successful career. The assessment library is up-to-date on the newest test kits and technology, allowing us to leave the program fully equipped to make a difference in the lives of students across our community!"
"My experience in the YSU School Psychology Program thus far has been incredibly rewarding and meaningful. The program has provided me with a strong foundation in both theory and practice, while also giving me opportunities to apply what I have learned in real classrooms through observations and by connecting with professionals already in the field. The faculty are supportive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in our success, helping us grow into confident and compassionate professionals"
"YSU's School Psychology program has given me the perfect blend of challenging coursework and realworld practicum experience — from writing psychoeducational evaluations to conducting functional behavior assessments with actual students. The faculty are genuinely invested in your development, and by the time you reach your second year, you feel prepared, purposeful, and ready to make a difference"
In the School Psychology program, you’ll work directly with children to assess, evaluate and support their individual learning needs with prevention and intervention strategies. School psychologists partner with family members, teachers and other professionals to address emotional, social, behavioral and academic issues.
The program emphasizes five core areas:
Your courses will provide you with mastery of skills, values, methods of inquiry and applied clinical experiences. This program is designed with a unique emphasis in low-incidence disabilities. You’ll study the current advances in the field of school psychology and education with the most current technology in the field.
A student-lead organization that focuses on building community between cohorts and program members, providing opportunities for professional development, organizing fundraising events and getting involved around campus.
The Assessment Library, located in Beeghly Hall, contains a variety of assessments students can learn from and use. There are cognitive assessments, academic assessments, and rating scales. The library offers the paper pencil, or iPad versions of assessments .
The School Psychology program partners with the Rich Center for Autism to assist in developing skills in administration, data collection, behavior analysis and collaboration. The Rich Center also provides
opportunity for Graduate
Assistantships within the classroom.
OUR STUDENTS HAVE INTERNED AT:
OUR GRADUATES WORK FOR:
School Psychology EdS
Full completion of the program includes earning a Master of Education in Intervention Services and an EdS in School Psychology.
You’ll complete the program in three years:
There are practicum experiences throughout all three years.
