
Create a Safe and Inclusive Environment for Students
As a school psychologist, you can help create a school environment where students feel safe and included as they develop academically and emotionally.
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Local students need your guidance and support. Help educators create a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment by earning your specialist degree in School Psychology. You’ll work alongside teachers, administrators, students and their families as you promote mental health within the school district. Our program is consistent with the requirements published by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for the Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) and is fully approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally and emotionally. Join our program today!

SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN School Psychology
Focus Your Passion
The Department of Psychology and Special Education offers two tracks that cater to your research interests and professional goals. We offer a thesis and non-thesis option. If you’re interested in further graduate work, we recommend the thesis track. Discover which option works best for you.
What you will learn
A specialist degree in School Psychology will offer you the opportunity to:
- Fulfill requirements to become a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) in Texas and Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
- Learn the best practices in providing culturally relevant assessment, intervention, consultation and mental health services
- Learn how to work collaboratively with parents and teachers to support children's success
- Gain hands-on experience through a required practicum and internship
- Examine the multicultural richness within schools and how to address students’ diverse needs

Careers
Become a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology and Nationally Certified School Psychologist at A&M-Commerce. Graduating from our program prepares you for a career in school psychology or private practice.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2018
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Course Delivery
Earning your degree just got easier at A&M-Commerce. Designed for current educators and working professionals, our School Psychology program offers online and face-to-face courses at the Mesquite Metroplex Center and main campus locations. In addition, we also offer some online courses. Please note that you must take courses as indicated by your degree plan regardless of the location.
Graduate Program Cost
PROGRAM COSTS
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS International/Domestic Tabs
Admission
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- Psychology and Special Education
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