Program Overview

The 62-hour Educational Psychology M.Ed. with a Concentration in School Psychology program at Texas Tech University prepares students to become licensed as school psychologists. Students are trained to provide evidence-based practices and services by applying research-based training to support their development of knowledge and skills related to conducting psychological assessments, developing and implementing psychological and behavioral interventions, and providing consultation support to educators within the P-12 school context. The program typically requires two years of coursework with a third year of internship.

The 62-hour program typically requires two years of coursework with a third year of internship.

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Tuition Cost Estimate

For the most accurate estimates of tuition please see the Cost Estimator located on the Student Business Services page. Below estimates do not account for potential scholarships, assistantships, or program-specific fees added to your bill. Please also remember that this not a tuition guarantee as the Texas Tech Board of Regents reviews tuition and fees annually.

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Degrees Offered

The M.Ed. in Educational Psychology with a Concentration in School Psychology is a hybrid program requiring the completion of 62 credit hours. Although most of the degree requirements can be completed online, some face-to-face courses are required. 

Career Opportunities With This Degree

Completing the MEd in Educational Psychology with a Concentration in School Psychology prepares students for a career in K-12 public education as school psychologists, formerly known in Texas as licensed specialists in school psychology (LSSP). Graduates will complete the coursework and field experience required to apply for licensure to practice school psychology in Texas. 

How Do I Become A School Psychologist?

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) licenses school psychologists in the State of Texas as Licensed School Psychologists (LSP). The LSP can be obtained with a graduate degree in psychology with the completion of at least 60 hours, including a practicum and internship in school psychology. The Texas licensure requirements can be found on the TSBEP website. Information on licensing and credentialing requirements in other states can be found at NASP's website.

Why Choose School Psychology at Texas Tech University? 

Most students in the school psychology concentration live outside of the Lubbock area and already work in public schools as diagnosticians, school counselors, behavior specialists, and teachers. Prospective students are drawn to our program because they aspire to become school psychologists, but as full-time employees, they require a more flexible schedule than traditional school psychology programs offer. 

Typically, school psychology programs are face-to-face and have weekly in-person class requirements. Many programs also prohibit students from working full-time because of the rigorous coursework demands. Although our program is not 100% online, our hybrid modality makes training as a school psychologist possible for many who live in more remote locations or just need a lesser face-to-face commitment for family or employment reasons. 

Funding

Many of our students participate in the Special Education Small and Rural Schools Evaluation Certification Reimbursement Program (ECRP) offered through the Texas Education Agency and facilitated by Education Service Center 15. The grant program provides funding for current school staff members to further their education to become school psychologists by receiving reimbursement for tuition, books, and other costs associated with graduate school enrollment. Applications are accepted two times per year in April and October, and applicants must 1) be enrolled and actively taking classes in a school psychology program, 2) currently work in a small or rural LEA, and 3) pledge to continue working in a small or rural LEA after becoming licensed.

Applying to the Program

The school psychology concentration uses a cohort model and only accepts applications for the fall semesters. Applications for the next fall semester are available from October 1 through May 5, and to be considered for scholarships, students should submit their applications on or before December 1. 

The application is available through the online application portal on the Graduate School website. There, you will create an application and upload the required application materials. You can check the status of your application within the same portal.

When applying, please select the option that includes the school psychology concentration “Educational Psychology – School Psychology (MED)”. Please upload the following materials to your application:

• Statement of Purpose to include the prospective student’s
  
  • Learning goals
  • Career goals
  • Prior experience working in education and school settings
  • Prior experience working with children
  • Prior experience working with special populations
  • Special skills, knowledge base, and/or abilities
• Curriculum Vitae (or résumé)
  • Educational background
  • Specialized training and licensure/certifications
  • Work experience
  • Conference presentations
  • Awards, fellowships, and scholarships
• Writing Sample
  • Sample publication
  • Section of research paper or proposal
  • De-identified professional writing sample other than an FIE
• GRE scores
  • TTU Graduate School has made the GRE optional through Fall 2026
  • If you have them, official scores must be sent from ETS to TTU
  • Must be no older than 5 years. No cut point is set for scores
• Transcripts 
  
  • Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended should be submitted, including TTU. 
  • No cutoff has been set for the GPA in order to be reviewed. Students with an undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) below 3.00 or graduate Grade Point Average below 3.50 are encouraged to provide an explanation in their Statement of Purpose
• Three letters of recommendation  
• The three recommenders should include individuals with knowledge of the prospective student’s academic performance and their experience working in education, in school settings, and/or with children 

Tuition & Fees

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