Re-Train as a School Psychologist

Alabama-certified school psychometrists can earn a degree in School Psychology in our new innovative online program. The role of a school psychologist is to assess, consult, and provide prevention and direct intervention services that focus on learning, behavior and mental health problems. UAB’s School Psychology program stresses the expanded role of the school psychologist beyond testing for special education. You will take courses that focus on consultation, interdisciplinary collaboration, crisis intervention, group and behavioral intervention.

Why Choose UAB’s School Psychology Program?

• Remain in your current position in a school district while you are in graduate school
• Complete 2 online classes at a time. Includes real-time synchronous virtual courses and interaction with faculty and fellow students
• Complete your field-based assignments and internship hours in the district where you work.
• The program is aligned to the standards set by the National Association of School Psychologists
• 12:1 student / faculty cohorts to ensure classes sized align with NASP training requirements

Science-Practitioner Model

We employ a scientist-practitioner model that enables our graduates to become well-rounded, effective School Psychologists who practice competently, and ethically in all domains of School Psychology practice and who are prepared to work effectively with diverse populations in a variety of settings.

Earn your Ed.S. in School Psychology Fully Online While Employed

Our students progress through an online part-time sequential program of study. They are actively involved in field experiences, beginning in the first weeks of their enrollment and culminating in a comprehensive internship.

Emphasis on Diversity

Our program is committed to recruiting, admitting, and retaining student applicants who broaden the cultural, ethnic, gender, linguistic, racial, and socioeconomic diversity of the program. We also provide training experiences that enrich our student's awareness and understanding of diversity and enhance their ability to advocate for positive change in schools.

We aspire to produce school psychologists who advocate for and facilitate positive change for the children, families, and institutions they serve by employing the best available scientific evidence and the most effective interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Admission and Application Requirements

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