Overview

The School Psychology programme from The Chicago School will prepare you to pursue licensure as a school psychologist or clinical psychologist in the state of Illinois. The programme combines our NASP-approved Ed.S. School Psychology curriculum with additional coursework, internship, and dissertation requirements to prepare you for clinical practice with a doctorate degree in school psychology.

These additional courses and real-world training opportunities may offer you a significant advantage in preparation to enter the workplace. Students may begin the programme in the on-ground weekday modality (first two years) or the blended weekend modality (first three years) designed for individuals with a full-time job.

Career

The vast majority of school psychology graduates go on to work as school psychologists in elementary and high schools, where they use specialized skills and knowledge to impact their work with children, families, and schools.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical and Diagnostic Interviewing

School Based Interventions

Diversity in Clinical Practice

Ethics and Law in School Psychology

Biological and Cognitive Bases of Behavior

Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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International applicants are encouraged to complete the admissions process earlier due to visa timelines.

Language

English

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Credits

94 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Generally, an undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required for admission

Applicants must submit official transcripts from all schools where a degree was earned

Resume or curriculum vitae

Two admission essays

Three letters of recommendation from academic professors or professional or volunteer supervisors

An admission interview

Work experience recommended but not required for admission

Prerequisites: undergraduate courses (a course in psychology and a course in either statistics or research methods) that must be completed prior to enrollment, with a grade earned of “C” or better

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56870 USD / year

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Out-of-State

56870 USD / year

≈ 56870 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

56870 USD / year

≈ 56870 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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