Overview

The School Psychology program from The Chicago School will prepare you to pursue licensure as a school psychologist or clinical psychologist in the state of Illinois. The programme combines our NASP-approved Ed.S. School Psychology curriculum with additional coursework, internship, and dissertation requirements to prepare you for clinical practice with a doctorate degree in school psychology.

These additional courses and real-world training opportunities may offer you a significant advantage in preparation to enter the workplace. Students may begin the programme in the on-ground weekday modality (first two years) or the blended weekend modality (first three years) designed for individuals with a full-time job.

Career

The vast majority of school psychology graduates go on to work as school psychologists in elementary and high schools, where they use specialized skills and knowledge to impact their work with children, families, and schools.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crisis Prevention, Intervention and Trauma-Informed Practice in Schools
Educational Assessment
Advanced Doctoral Therapy and Practicum I
Comprehensive Examination
Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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Required

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General requirements

Generally, an undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required for admission
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all schools where a degree was earned
Resume or curriculum vitae
Two admission essays
Three letters of recommendation from academic professors or professional or volunteer supervisors
An admission interview
Prerequisites: undergraduate courses (a course in psychology and a course in either statistics or research methods) that must be completed prior to enrollment, with a grade earned of “C” or better
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
A specialist-level certificate or degree in School Psychology or equivalent degree or credential from an institutionally accredited institution that is also NASP-approved or accredited, who is currently credentialed or eligible to be credentialed as a National Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
$50.00 (USD) application fee

Work experience

Work experience recommended but not required for admission

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

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