Master of School Psychology at University of Oregon

University of Oregon

United States of America, Eugene

University Rank:#751

University of Oregon offers the Master of School Psychology as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its Eugene and Portland campuses in United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for school psychology and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 26, 2027.

About Master of School Psychology

The nationally recognized school psychology graduate program offers master's and doctoral degrees and provides service courses to other College of Education and university programs.

Both the SPSY doctoral and master's (specialist-level) programs are accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists and are approved by the Oregon Teachers Standards and Practices Commission for the educational licensure of school psychologists in the state of Oregon. The doctoral program is also accredited by the American Psychological Association.

The program's focus is on prevention and early intervention. It prepares psychologists as leaders and innovators who can identify, assess, and remedy the social and educational problems of children and adults.

Students are trained to be scientists and practitioners from an ecological, data-oriented perspective.

Master's and doctoral students take course work in the following general areas:

Psychological and educational foundations of school psychology:
- Psychometrics
- Assessment
- Research
Methods of school-based intervention; professional school psychology
Application of research skills
Practicum experiences

Every student must complete a one-year, full-time internship.

Graduates of the school psychology program find positions in the United States and abroad, in schools and in other settings. These positions include:

Teaching and providing services at infant, preschool, school-age, and adult levels
Conducting individual and group intervention programs
Coordinating in-service training programs
Consulting with teachers about educating children with disabilities and other at-risk students
Conducting research, teaching, and coordinating school psychology training programs in colleges and universities
Working in the administration of special education programs
Delivering a range of psychological and educational services in collaboration with a variety of professionals

Graduates of this program meet school psychologist licensure requirements through the Oregon Teacher Standards & Practices and are eligible for the nationally certified school psychologist credential offered by the National Association of School Psychologists.

Disciplines

College of Education

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of School Psychology at University of Oregon

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to the University of Oregon for the purpose of seeking an advanced degree or certificate, you must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited four-year U.S. college or university OR hold an equivalent credential from a qualifying international institution.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 88

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of School Psychology at University of Oregon

Application Fee 90

How to Apply for Master of School Psychology at University of Oregon

Confirm that you are an international student applicant.

You are an international applicant if you:

If you do not meet those requirements, you may be a domestic applicant.

- Are a citizen or permanent resident of a country other than the United States and you intend to return
- Are in the United States on an educational, worker, or visitor visa, or are residing in your home country
- Have filed an application for United States citizenship or permanent residency, but have not yet been granted approval
Complete and submit the University of Oregon online application.

This is the universal portion of the application for graduate studies—it is required of every applicant, regardless of their field or program of study. However, your access to the University of Oregon online application will be provided through the website of the program to which you are applying. If you need help locating or accessing the UO online application, please contact the department(s) that you are interested in applying to.

Applicants may apply to multiple programs per term. If you choose to apply to multiple programs, you must create a new UO application account and submit a new application for each program.
Complete and submit all additional materials required by the department or program.

Each department or program at the University of Oregon establishes its own set of additional requirements and procedures for admission to graduate studies. For most programs, the departmental portion of the application is included as part of the University of Oregon application. Check with the program for their list of required application materials, submission procedures, and deadlines.
Submit unofficial transcript(s) as part of your online application.
Submit documentation of English language proficiency.

Students for whom English is not a native/primary language have three options for demonstrating English language proficiency.
If offered admission, submit official transcripts from all institutions where you earned a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Master of School Psychology at University of Oregon

University of Oregon

United States of America, Eugene