School Psychology

Career opportunities that graduates of the EdS program pursue consist of:

• School psychologists working primarily in school settings
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

We have a verified course sequence for the BCBA where students may pursue BCBA positions after obtaining supervised hours and securing the credential.

Federal regulations require the University of Cincinnati to publicly disclose whether completion of certain programs that lead or may lead to professional licensure or certification would meet a given state’s educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation (regardless of whether the program is on-ground, online, or hybrid). To learn whether a University program meets a given state’s educational requirements, please visit the University of Cincinnati State Authorization webpage. 

Students are assigned a faculty advisor upon admission to the program. The advisor is one of the core faculty members in the School Psychology program. Students meet at least once per semester with their advisor in formal meetings, although all faculty are available for ongoing support.

Why choose our EdS in School Psychology program?

• Students obtain a Master of Education (MEd) in Foundations in Behavior Analysis after year one as part of the program.
• This program has a strong ecological-behavioral orientation. 
• Students are involved in field experiences starting their first semester.
• Experiences are available across urban, suburban, and rural sites.
• Opportunities to be engaged with research (i.e. presentations, publications, etc).
• All students receive some level of financial support.

Graduation Application for MEd and EdS

Upon meeting all requirements for the MEd and EdS degrees, students must apply for graduation online. According to University policy, before a student can graduate, they must meet the following requirements (a) be registered for at least one graduate credit in their program in an academic year, after having met minimum degree course/candidacy requirements to be considered a graduate student throughout the academic year, (b) complete requirements for any grades of NG, N, I, UP, SP, and F before the Program can certify graduation, (c) receive satisfactory grades for the graduation semester, and (d) complete all Program requirements. Each student must apply individually for graduation, and the Program certifies that candidates meet all Program requirements. Deadlines for graduation are strictly adhered to. Students are required to be aware of these dates which are posted on the Graduate College Website. It is the student’s responsibility to apply and ensure that all requirements are met and the web-based application is submitted.

• Students may be asked to provide syllabi for courses to demonstrate course equivalency
• The Program Coordinator and Program Faculty review students’ requests and submit the potential transfer credits to the Graduate College for final approval

UC's EdS Program in School Psychology is:

• Fully approved by National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
• Verified Course Sequence by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• The College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH) is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).