Educational Specialist in School Psychology Program

Through research and practice, school psychologists help children develop positive relationships, build skills, and achieve academic success as well as overcome social, behavioral, and academic difficulties. Depending on training, school psychologists can work in schools, clinics, universities, research centers, juvenile justice facilities, medical centers, and private practice offices. The Educational Specialist (EdS) program is typically completed in three years, including an internship during the final year. This is the minimum degree required to practice in schools or educational settings.

Degree At-A-Glance

Commitment: 3 years, year -round instruction and practicum experience
Program Type: Educational Specialist in School Psychology (Ed.S)

Credits: 66 graduate credits
Tuition: $800 per credit (resident and non-resident) additional fees may apply

Application Deadline: December 1 for admission the following Fall semester
Format: In-person instruction

Degree Conferred
Educational Specialist in School Psychology
Offered By:
School of Education 
Department of Educational Psychology

Funding Opportunities: Students may accept graduate assistantships at UW-Madison; however, they will not receive the tuition remission that is typically a part of the compensation package. The hiring department or organization may elect to provide money towards tuition via a third-party deferral but this is not guaranteed.