Graduates of the program meet the Virginia requirements for licensure from the Virginia Department of Education. Prior coursework can be considered for transfer credit only if it was completed within four years of the date of admission to the student's current graduate program. The total program must be completed within four years after admission. For students who have completed the M.Ed. program in School Psychology, the Ed. Our program prides itself on the comprehensive training of its students.
Classes are small and often have a practicum requirement in order to focus on application of skills.
The course of study is consistent with best practices and provides students with the knowledge and skills to function competently in the field. Furthermore, many classes are multidisciplinary and taken with students from the counseling and special education programs. This fosters a healthy relationship among the disciplines at a preservice level. A formal year-long practicum is required in the Specialist degree program which enables the students to gain practical experience in the role of the school psychologist while under supervision of both professionals in the workplace and William and Mary faculty. All internships that are completed in Virginia are paid positions.