School Psychology & Psychometry
UAB’s School Psychology (Ed.S) and Psychometry Program (M.A.Ed & Graduate Certificate) embraces its mission to provide learning experiences grounded in the scientist-practitioner model that enable our graduates to become well-rounded, effective School Psychologists and Psychometrists who work in public schools or related settings. Our program prepares our graduates to work with diverse populations and to practice competently, ethically, and from a scientific perspective in the major domains of school psychology practice, including consultation, assessment, prevention, intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research.
Our students progress through a rigorous, sequential online program of study and are actively involved in school-based learning activities, practicum, research experiences, and culminating in a comprehensive internship. As a result, by the time of their graduation, they have developed a broad range of knowledge and skills and are highly sought after by school districts and doctoral programs across Alabama and the US.
This program is designed for full-time educators who want to re-specialize to the field of School Psychology and Psychometry. The program is delivered through a totally online platform with field-based experiences in your employing school-district.
For detailed information regarding admission requirements for the School of Education and Human Sciences graduate programs, please visit the Admissions Requirements website.
School Psychometry Certification
The Graduate Non-Degree School Psychometry Certification Program requires a minimum of 31 credit hours.
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ESP 600 | Seminar in School Psychometry | 3 |
| ECT 620 | Formative and Summative Assessment | 3 |
| ECT 623 | Instructional Methods 2 | 3 |
| EPR 614 | Lifespan Human Development | 3 |
| ECT 625 | Positive Behavioral Supports 2 | 3 |
| ESP 627 | Practicum in Schl Psych | 1 |
| ESP 628 | Indiv Assess Child/Youth I | 3 |
| ESP 629 | Indiv Assess Child/Youth II | 3 |
| EPR 594 | Introduction to Educational Research Design | 3 |
| ECY 600 | Introduction to Exceptional Learner 1 | 3 |
| ESP 689 | Internship-School Psych | 6 |
| Total Hours | 34 | |
- 1
Not required if previously completed
- 2
Approved diversity course
Graduate Certificate in School Psychometry
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ESP 600 | Seminar in School Psychometry | 3 |
| ESP 627 | Practicum in Schl Psych | 3 |
| ESP 628 | Indiv Assess Child/Youth I | 3 |
| ESP 629 | Indiv Assess Child/Youth II | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Positive Behavioral Supports | ||
| Formative and Summative Assessment | ||
| Instructional Methods | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Master of Arts in Education in School Psychometry
The M.A.Ed. School Psychometry Program requires a minimum of 31credit hours.
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ESP 600 | Seminar in School Psychometry | 3 |
| ECT 620 | Formative and Summative Assessment | 3 |
| ECT 623 | Instructional Methods 2 | 3 |
| EPR 614 | Lifespan Human Development | 3 |
| ECT 625 | Positive Behavioral Supports 2 | 3 |
| ESP 627 | Practicum in Schl Psych | 1 |
| ESP 628 | Indiv Assess Child/Youth I | 3 |
| ESP 629 | Indiv Assess Child/Youth II | 3 |
| EPR 594 | Introduction to Educational Research Design | 3 |
| ECY 600 | Introduction to Exceptional Learner 1 | 3 |
| ESP 689 | Internship-School Psych | 6 |
| Total Hours | 34 | |
- 1
May not be required if previously completed
- 2
Approved diversity course
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in School Psychology
Approved April 14, 2023
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ECT 527 | Collaborative Processes | 3 |
| ESP 630 | Applied Neuropsychology in the School | 3 |
| ESP 631 | Crisis Intervention & Prevention in Schools | 3 |
| ESP 632 | Consultation & Intervention for Learning & Behavior Problems | 3 |
| EDC 732 | Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Instruction * | 3 |
| EPR 608 | Introduction to Statistical Methods in Educational Research | 3 |
| ECT 619 | Methods of Reading Assessment, Instruction, and Intervention | 3 |
| ECY 689 | Advanced Topics in Special Education/ School Psych | 1 |
| ESP 627 | Practicum in Schl Psych ** | 2 |
| Internship | ||
| ESP 689 | Internship-School Psych + | 12 |
| Survey of Special Education Course | ||
| ECY 600 | Introduction to Exceptional Learner *** | 0-3 |
| Total Hours | 36-39 | |
- *
Fulfills the ALSDE diversity course requirements
- **
One hour of ESP 627 must be taken concurrently with ESP 630, ESP 631, and ESP 632.
- ***
ECY 600 required if a survey of special education course was not taken previously
- +
1200 clock hours required