NASP Approved and CAEP accredited
Our program is a NASP Approved Program and CAEP accredited. Our most recent review in 2020 granted us NASP approval through 2027.
3-year (M.A., Ed.S.) program
Earn two degrees. The M.A. is awarded after year 1. The ED.S. is awarded after years 2 and 3.
- M.A., 1 year
- Ed.S., 3 years
Professional Preparation
Field experience provided each year including a first-year prepractica, second-year practica, and third-year internship.
Highlights
- Our students have opportunities for scholarships. Our current student, Lisa Jackson, was the recipient of the Valorie Wolcott Mendelson OSPA Scholarship.
- Our faculty are active in the community. School psychology program faculty routinely consult and collaborate with local schools and districts to support to support students’ mental health and well-being, and to increase their academic engagement.
- We have an active UToledo School Psychology Student Association. The School Psychology Student Organization (SPSO) and its members routinely engage in social activities, community service projects, and fundraising campaigns.
- We meet with and see our students and advisees regularly. Faculty and students interact on a daily basis and faculty members are on campus. To ensure faculty-student connections and student success, faculty members serve as advisors and meet formally and face-to-face with each advisee one time per semester.
- We engage in Collaborative Faculty and Student Research. We engage in collaborative research with students. We have presented at our national conference (NASP) and at state conferences (both OSPA and MASP). We work to publish collaborative research in peer-reviewed journals.
What is a school psychologist?
School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams who support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach.
School psychologists...
- Help schools successfully improve academic achievement
- Promote positive behavior and mental health
- Improve school-wide assessment and accountability
- Create safe, positive school climates
- Strengthen family-school partnerships
- Support diverse learners
Interested in learning more about who school psychologists are and what they do?
About the field
#5 in Best Social Services Jobs
#24 in Best STEM Jobs
10.4% projected employment growth from 2020-2030
$79,820 median salary
Professional Organizations
- International Organization - ISPA
- National Organizations - NASP, APA Division 16
- State Organization - OSPA
- Regional Organization - MVSPA
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Check out our FAQ page.
Questions?
Dr. Brandon Wood, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Program Director
brandon.wood2@utoledo.edu
Phone: 419.530.4772