University of Virginia leads the way in training future school psychologists

University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development will offer a new Education Specialist in School Psychology degree beginning this fall.
The three-year program includes two years of coursework at UVA followed by a full-time, yearlong internship in a school setting.
Graduates will receive state and national certification as school psychologists in preK-12 schools.
Application deadline for the first cohort of students is Feb. 1.
The program prepares graduates to deliver comprehensive services, including intervention, assessment, and consultation, to diverse student populations.
Specialized training includes evidence-based assessment and interventions, as well as collaboration with students, families, and community partners.
There is currently a nationwide shortage of school psychologists and UVA’s program aims to help alleviate this issue.
Schools are struggling to provide sufficient mental health services to students due to the shortage of school psychologists.
Loudoun County Public Schools supervisor Charles Barrett believes the new program will be tremendously helpful in preparing additional graduate students for these roles.

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