The University of Cincinnati's EdS School Psychology Program is dedicated to preparing highly competent school psychologists utilizing a scientist-practitioner model. Graduates are prepared to make significant contributions to educational systems that improve important outcomes for children and families through up-to-date and research-based professional practice. Specialist-level graduates are prepared to obtain licensure as a school psychologist to support children and families in schools.<br><br>Our School Psychology graduate program operates from an ecological-behavioral orientation with a social justice lens. Students are prepared with a strong behavioral orientation that utilizes the theories and research of applied behavior analysis. Students are also trained to engage in culturally relevant service delivery, continually improve their own cultural competence, and challenge systems to achieve equitable outcomes for all students. The program emphasizes the delivery of school psychological services from a consultative, collaborative problem-solving framework to improve outcomes for children and families.<br><br>The program consists of 3-years of full-time study. The first two years include coursework and field experiences. Students earn an MEd in Foundations in Behavior Analysis after the first year of the program. Students complete a full-year school-based internship during the third year of the program.