The Master of Science in School Psychology requires completion of a minimum of 30 semester credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B). Students may earn no more than one grade of C during the master’s program. If a grade of C is received in any of the following core courses, the course must be repeated to continue in the program: SPY 571, SPY 612, SPY 613, SPY 620, SPY 601. Only one course may be repeated during the master’s program. These standards help ensure students develop the strong academic and professional competencies required for successful progression into the Specialist in School Psychology (SSP) program and future professional practice.
School PsychologyGraduation Requirements
Master’s Degree Academic Requirements
Specialist in School Psychology Academic Requirements
The Specialist in School Psychology (SSP) degree requires completion of a minimum of 41 semester credit hours of graduate coursework beyond the master’s degree. Students must maintain a minimum cumulativeGPA of 3.0 (B) and may earn no more than one grade of C during the specialist program. If a grade of C is earned in any of the following core courses, the course must be repeated: SPY 552, SPY 614, SPY 636SPY 648, SPY 649. Only one course may be repeated during the specialist program.
Graduation Requirements
Prior to graduation, students must also complete the following professional requirements:
- Demonstrate mastery of the Six Accomplished Practices
- Complete the National Certification Exam for School Psychologists (NCSP) and the Florida
Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE) (or approved equivalent) - Complete coursework in Reading instruction and English for Speakers of Other
Languages (ESOL) - These requirements ensure graduates meet professional standards and are fully prepared for
certification and practice as school psychologists in Florida and beyond.