Baylor School Psychology Programs
A Career Helping Children
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you thrive by supporting the educational success of students? Baylor University’s School Psychology programs offer you the opportunity to turn that passion into a fulfilling career. The 60-hour EdS can qualify you to work in schools or clinics, and the 101-hour PhD opens doors for a career that includes research in the field.
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If you're passionate about making a difference and inspired by student success, our 60-hour Education Specialist (EdS) degree is for you. Offered in Dallas and Waco, it prepares you to become a school psychologist in public schools—or an LSSP in Texas. Turn your dedication into a rewarding career.
Are you eager to support children and youth by using data-based decision-making in schools and other settings? Baylor’s 101-hour PhD program offers outstanding clinical experiences, research opportunities, and licensure preparation. The PhD is NASP accredited and APA accredited on contingency.
NASP Accredited
Baylor's EdS and PhD programs are fully accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), confirming they meet high national standards. NASP accreditation ensures quality, bolsters employer confidence in our graduates, and provides a pathway for graduates to access NASP’s national certification.
APA Accredited on Contingency
The Baylor School Psychology PhD program is accredited, on contingency, by the American Psychological Association. Accreditation status may be confirmed by APA via: Education Directorate • Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation • 750 First St. NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 • Phone: (202) 336-5979 • TDD/TTY: (202) 336-6123 • Fax: (202) 336-5978 • Email: apaaccred@apa.org
The faculty within the Baylor EdS Program are second to none. They are consistently available and willing to help me understand the content to the best of my ability, whether that means staying late after class or meeting early. Graduate coursework is definitely rigorous—but our professors ensure that we have all of the tools and resources that we need to be successful.
