The beauty of the program is that you may use course work at the post masters level towards certification and the educational degree requirements of the Ed. S. therefore combining both certification and Ed. S. is now being required for certification and employment for school psychologists across the country.
Some school districts use it on the salary schedule.
It is also used as criteria for professional advancement and often students interested in a doctorate degree will obtain an Ed. S. Many institutions will accept transfer credits. Many students take the graduate program for professional growth. A field study is a 6 credit hour research project focused ib application to your field or discipline.