The research of Ed. D. students is equally important. D. students typically focus on program evaluation or practice-based research which will have implications for educational and social policy and practice at a local or state level, will have an external audience with major practitioner journals and conferences, and will have internal audience with school boards and review boards for the particular agency for whom the research was conducted. School psychologists are mental health professionals who work in schools and other settings and have specialized training in both psychology and education. They use their training and skills to team with educators, parents, and other mental health professionals to ensure that every child learns in a safe, healthy and supportive environment.
School psychologists understand school systems, effective teaching and successful learning.
School psychologists tailor their services to the particular needs of each child and each situation. The M.A. degree in School Psychometry is designed to provide basic entry level assessment skills for the practitioner. As a result, the program provides less breadth and less depth than the Ed. S. and doctoral programs and utilizes a generalist approach. The M.A. degree focuses on assessment activities, however, other professional practices are included as well.