The online school psychology program is designed for students who have a passion for school psychology but need the flexibility of an online education. Students in the online school psychology program have the opportunity to pursue the EdS degree part-time or full-time. The entire online program is delivered virtually. Students are only required to come to the FHSU campus for one five-day workshop on appraisal of children, which takes place during a summer semester. Although the online program is designed with the same structure as the on-campus program, whose students primarily work in Kansas, the online program is available for students residing anywhere in the United States.

Program Overview

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Core Courses
PSY 846	Program Evaluation	3
PSY 970	Counseling and Mental Health Interventions in School Psychology	3
PSY 981	Psychological Consultation in the Schools	3
PSY 982	Legal Issues in School Psychology	3
AEP 880	Cultural Diversity	3
Special Education Core
SPED 802	Theories of Exceptionalities and Diversity	3
SPED 860	Transition in SPED: Early Childhood to Adulthood	3
Practicum
PSY 984	Practicum in School Psychology 1	9
Culminating Experience
Select one course from the following: 2		6
PSY 990	Professional Portfolio in School Psychology
PSY 999	Field Study (Thesis)
Total Hours		36

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Consists of 600 hours of practice supervised by a licensed school psychologist.

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Below are two different options for a candidate’s culminating experience. On-campus candidates have the option to select one. Virtual candidates are only able to complete PSY 990 Professional Portfolio in School Psychology for their culminating experience.

Graduate School Graduation Requirements

All Graduate degrees¹ require:

• Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
• A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
• Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
• Degree completion within 8 years.

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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
AEP 880	Cultural Diversity	3
	Hours	3
Spring
PSY 970	Counseling and Mental Health Interventions in School Psychology	3
PSY 982	Legal Issues in School Psychology	3
PSY 981	Psychological Consultation in the Schools	3
	Hours	9
Second Year
Fall
PSY 846	Program Evaluation	3
SPED 802	Theories of Exceptionalities and Diversity	3
	Hours	6
Spring
SPED 860	Transition in SPED: Early Childhood to Adulthood	3
PSY 984	Practicum in School Psychology	3
PSY 990	Professional Portfolio in School Psychology	3
	Hours	9
Third Year
Fall
PSY 984	Practicum in School Psychology	6
PSY 990	Professional Portfolio in School Psychology	3
Education Specialist Degree Comp Exam
	Hours	9
	Total Hours	36

Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course plans that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion. Degree Maps are examples and are not prescriptive. Individualized choices such as concentration options, transfer credits, optional minors, advisory programs (certificates), etc. can alter the recommended coursework. Course offerings are subject to change. Students should consult with their academic advisors for additional guidance on course planning.

To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.

The undergraduate course maps typically advise the most efficient route for students to complete the general education requirements. Courses that are required in the major may be listed as fulfilling relevant general education requirements. This will result in more open elective course hours in some maps than is listed on the degree overview page.