Master of Education in School Psychology
Our National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)-accredited Master of Education (Ed.M.) program stresses a firm grounding in the core areas of psychology, as well as in the tools traditionally used by school psychologists to apply their knowledge and skills to school settings.
Completion of the 69-credit Ed.M can lead to certification as a school psychologist in New York State. Our students are also eligible for certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in addition to the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA). For the BCBA, students need to enroll in 6 additional courses, but may use practicums throughout the semester and/or summer to start accruing hours. For more information, contact Dr. Daniel Fienup, df2675@tc.columbia.edu.
Students interested may also add a New York - Bilingual Extension to their degree while enrolled at Teachers College by passing the NYS proficiency exam in a language other than English, taking one additional course, and completing their internship under the supervision of a certified school psychologist who has the bilingual extension.
Fieldwork Experiences
Ed.M. students should plan on three years of full-time attendance, including summers. Ed.M. students must be available to spend a minimum of one full day per week for practica in their first year and two full days per week for fieldwork in their second year. Internships are full-time.
Students spend an average of 1 day per week in assessment practica for both semesters. These practica take place in the Center for Educational and Psychological Services at Teachers College, in the Dean Hope Center.
Students spend two days per week in fieldwork for both semesters at one of the schools associated with our program. Fieldwork is a minimum of 600 hours over the academic year.
Students work in a school-based internship with a certified school psychologist for a minimum of 1200 hours.
For more detailed information about our program, please download our Student Handbook.
Admission Information
Displaying requirements for the Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 terms.
Master of Education
- Points/Credits: 69
- Entry Terms: Fall
- Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Campus-Based
Certification
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- NY State Provisional: School Psychology
Application Deadlines
| Entry Term Available | Priority Deadlines | Final Deadlines | Extended Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Summer | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Fall | January 15, 2027 | April 1, 2027 | N/A |
Select programs remain open beyond our standard application deadlines, such as those with an extended deadline or those that are rolling (open until June or July). If your program is rolling or has an extended deadline indicated above, applications are reviewed as they are received and on a space-available basis. We recommend you complete your application as soon as possible as these programs can close earlier if full capacity has been met.
Application Requirements
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume | |
| Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed | |
| Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable) | |
| $75 Application Fee | |
| Two (2) Letters of Recommendation | |
| Video essay required (included in online application) | |
| Academic Writing Sample | |
| Interview (phone, video, or in-person) required for all applicants | |
| At least one (1) letter of recommendation should be academic |
For admission-related inquiries, please contact HAEPadmission@tc.columbia.edu.
Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2026-2027)
View catalog information for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 terms.