Trinity University offers a 60-semester-hour program in School Psychology that prepares graduates to work in schools helping students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSPs). LSSPs are responsible for collaborating with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning communities for all students. The Trinity School Psychology Program addresses knowledge, skills, and experiences in the areas of student evaluation, intervention, and counseling. Consultation and collaboration with parents and teachers is also an important focus of the program. Graduates are prepared to collect and compile data to assist in educational decisions at multiple levels from individual student to the larger class and school environments.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the School Psychology Program, students must have earned a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. An undergraduate major of psychology or education is preferred. The applicant should submit the following to the Department of Education at Trinity:

• Trinity application for admission to graduate school
• Official transcripts of all college work
• Graduate Record Examination scores
• Three letters of recommendation from previous college instructors or supervisors

If the applicant desires a graduate assistantship, an application for this position should also be completed. Criteria for admission are:

• Grade Point Average of 3.0 for the last 60 semester hours taken
• A minimum composite score of 1000 (verbal and quantitative) on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
• An interview with the program director

The application deadline is February 1st of each calendar year. The Department of Education must receive all of the application materials listed above by the application deadline.

The Curriculum

Students in the School Psychology Program enroll in a 60-semester hour program through the Department of Education. The Master of Arts in School Psychology is awarded after completing 54 semester hours in two years of full-time attendance. The third year, a 6-semester hour internship is required as part of the Licensed Specialist in School Psychology program.

The curriculum includes courses on assessment, human development, counseling, behavior management, consultation, research and statistics, and educational administration. Students also enroll in a practicum during the second year. The third year is a full-time internship in a school setting.

Graduate Assistantships

The graduate program in School Psychology at Trinity University offers a limited number of assistantships for eligible students. These graduate assistantships are available in career related areas in schools and agencies in the community. The amount of aid and shared requirements are as follows:

Requirements	Amount of Aid
Full time enrollment in School Psychology Program at Trinity University	Full tuition for 14 hours and receives a monthly stipend of $400.00. Student is responsible for 25 hours of career related work per week.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) composite score (V+Q) of 1000+G.P.A. at 3.0+ (last 60 hours)
Recommendation of the School Psychology Director
Recommendation from three (3) persons who are familiar with professional competence and academic potential of the student.

Licensure

During the internship year, students apply to take the examination in school psychology offered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), and an examination of jurisprudence offered by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. After performing at an acceptable level on these tests and completing a successful year of supervised practice, the individual is eligible for licensure as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. This is the required license for the practice of psychology in the schools in the state of Texas. After receiving the master's degree in school psychology, the graduate may also apply to take the examination offered by the Texas State Board of Psychologists for licensure as a Licensed Psychological Associate, which includes the jurisprudence examination. Upon passing these tests, the individual may apply for licensure as a Licensed Psychological Associate.

For More Information

Write, call, or e-mail Terry Robertson, Ph.D., Director of the School Psychology Program at: