School Psychology EdS Careers & Opportunities

Careers & Opportunities

Field Experience

Starting in your second year, you’ll have the chance to work on-site in the Psychoeducational Clinic of Temple University doing comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations with clients, generally between the ages of five and 21. The clinic operates on a sliding scale, and students have a chance to work with families and young people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Careers

Graduates of the School Psychology EdS typically practice school psychology in either public or private schools, conducting evaluations and developing intervention programs. Others go on to become educational consultants or supervisors of special education. Currently, the program has 100 percent internship and job placement rates for its students and graduates.

School & Community Partnerships

As part of its mission to give back to the surrounding community and provide substantive fieldwork experiences for its students, the College of Education and Human Development has formed partnerships with more than 25 institutions and organizations.

Career Services

The College of Education and Human Development offers a range of career development services to its students. You can also visit the university Career Center for support during your job or internship search. Drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your résumé and LinkedIn presence.

You’ll also have access to

support for job search strategies,
an assessment of your professional direction,
more than 1,000 job and internship postings for students and alumni, and
resources tailored to graduate students.

Outcomes

Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for the School Psychology EdS may include the following examples.

Career	Median Salary*
School Psychologists	$78,200.00 (2019)

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) as of June 09, 2020.