5 Reasons to Apply to GSUs M.Ed. in School Psychology Program

1. Interdisciplinary Training

Graduate students enrolled in the School Psychology program are exposed to faculty and students from across the University, College of Education, and the community. For example, the program has working relationships with Early Childhood Education, Community Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Public Health, which gives students exposure to opportunities throughout the University.

2. Consultation Expertise

In addition to having the nation’s leading scholars in consultation on faculty, students can expect to receive a good grounding in consultation, both school-based and organizational.

3. Applied School-Based Experience

As opposed to other graduate psychology programs that focus on child clinical psychology or assessments, we make an effort to ensure our students are exposed to schools…

4. Integrated with Center for Excellence on Developmental Disabilities

Our partnership with the University’s Center for Excellence on Development Disabilities reflects how we include and promote the well-being and success of individuals with developmental disabilities into the curriculum – this is key to becoming a well-rounded school psychologist.

5. Diversity

Our students reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of the community we serve, and this is core to our commitment to social justice.

Top 5 Careers That Make a Difference

Do you want a career that offers more than a steady pay check, stock options, cool furniture, and free meals? If so, you may want to consider a job in the helping professions.

Below are the top five careers that ranked the highest according to the 2015 U.S. News Best Social Services Jobs survey.

School Psychologist

When students experience problems at school related to learning, social relationships, or managing emotions, school psychologist are trained to help youth, families, and educators thrive in school, at home, and in life. Employment can be found in public and private schools as well as academic institutions and is expected to grow 11 percent by 2022.

Speech Language Pathologist

As the large baby-boom population grows older, there will be more instances of health conditions that require the skills of a speech pathologist trained to assess, diagnose, treat, and help prevent communication and swallowing disorders caused by a stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, or developmental delay. Employment can be found in public and private schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and private practices and is projected to grow 12 percent by 2022.

Elementary School Teacher

There is a growing need for qualified teachers in urban and rural communities – specifically people who want to teach at high-needs schools and those certified in certain academic subjects (i.e., special education, English as a Second Language, math and science). Educators at public schools must obtain a state-issued license – which are frequently acquired through a teacher-education program. Employment can be found in public and private schools and is projected to grow 12 percent by 2022.

High School Teacher

Also known as a secondary school teacher, this field attracts people with a talent and desire to educate, advise, and prepare teens to attend college and enter the job market. You must also specialize in at least one subject area (i.e., math, science, etc.). Educators at public schools must obtain a state-issued license – which are frequently acquired through a teacher-education program. Employment can be found in public and private schools and is projected to grow 6 percent by 2022.

Middle School Teacher

Individuals who have a knack for helping students bridge the gap between elementary and high school, and ease their transition into adolescence are ideal for this profession. Educators at public schools must obtain a state-issued license – which are frequently acquired through a teacher-education program. Employment can be found in public and private schools and is projected to grow 6 percent by 2022.

If you’re interested in any of the above careers, we invite you explore the College of Education’s graduate programs in those areas:

• School Psychology: M.Ed/Ed.S. | Ph.D.
• Communication Disorders
• Early Childhood Education
• Middle and Secondary Education

School Psychology Graduate Students Talk About Why They Chose Georgia State

Georgia State University’s Counseling Students are the Most Diverse in the U.S.

Being in the heart of Atlanta allows doctoral students to research diverse populations that might not be accessible in other parts of the country.

Jhodi-Ann Bowie, Doctoral Student, Department of Counseling and Psychological Services

Social Justice is at the Core of Georgia State University’s School Psychology Curriculum

Being in an urban environment provides opportunities for students they might not get at a rural or traditional university.

Catherine Perkins, Ph.D., Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, School Psychology M.Ed./Ph.D., Georgia State University, College of Education

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School Psychology Graduate Students Talk About Why They Chose Georgia State

What Can Schools do to Prevent Cyberbullying?

Problems such as aggression, depression, and suicide are a result of cyberbullying…so, it’s critical that schools do something to prevent it.

Joel Myers, Director, Center for Research On School Climate and Classroom Management at Georgia State University

 

Can Family Blogs Help Build Digital Literacy?

Tisha Y. Lewis Ellison, PhD, assistant professor, Middle and Secondary Education

Listen to Tisha Y. Lewis Ellison, Ph.D.,  share her innovative research published in the Journal for Adolescent and Adult Literacy.

Her article, Exploring Blogging Engagements in Family Spaces, dispels the myth that African American families do not engage in digital literacy practices in meaningful ways by exploring family blogs.

Visit Georgia State University’s Reading, Language and Literacy Education M.Ed. program for more information.

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