Certificate in School Psychology

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Take the next step in your career with our fully online School Psychology Certificate Program. Designed for experienced professionals in psychometry, special education, and school counseling, this 29-credit-hour retraining program equips you with the skills to provide comprehensive psychological and mental health services in school settings.

Gain expertise in assessment, intervention, and consultation to better support students and schools. If you have experience in PreK-12 education as an educator or mental health provider, this program offers a powerful opportunity to expand your impact.

Why Choose Our School Psychology Certificate?

100% Online – Access courses from anywhere in Mississippi or beyond.
In-State Tuition for All – Enjoy affordable tuition, no matter where you live.
Flexible & Career-Focused – Designed for working professionals in education and mental health.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition per credit hour	$558.50
Instructional Support Fee per credit hour	$25.00

Tuition and fees listed are subject to change and do not include all possible charges. Additional fees may apply. Please refer to the master class schedule for individual course charges.

Apply by August 1 to start this Fall 2025 and transform student lives while advancing your career!

Program Structure

The School Psychology Certificate at Mississippi State University requires the completion of six courses and an internship, totaling 29 credit hours.

Course Number	Course Title	Hours
EPY 8133	Crisis Prevention and Intervention in Schools and Related Settings	3
EPY 8690	Supervised Experiences in School Psychology I	2
EPY 8780	Internship in School Psychology	12
EPY 9713	Advanced Psychological Consultation: Theory and Practice	3
*Select one of the following EPY 6133 - Data-based Decision Making in the Schools EPY 9443 - Single Subject Research Designs in Education EPY 8933 - Integrated Psycho-Educational Assessment		3
*Select one of the following EPY 8773 - Assessment and Interventions for Academic Skills EPY 8763 - Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis EPY 9723 - Psychology of the Atypical Child		3
*Select one of the following EPY 9703 - Contemporary Legal, and Professional Issues in School & Educational Psychology COE 8073 - Cultural Foundations in Counseling		3
Total Hours		29

Admissions Process

To be eligible for admission to the School Psychology Certificate program, applicants must:

Hold a master’s degree or higher (EdS, PhD) in psychometry, school counseling, special education, or a related field in applied psychology.
Have completed coursework in the following areas, as reflected on their transcript:
- Developmental Psychology/Lifespan Development
- Psychological Testing/Test and Measurement
- Abnormal Psychology/Atypical Populations
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in previous graduate coursework, with at least 30 graduate credit hours completed.
Hold a current AA or higher license from the Mississippi Department of Education in one of the following endorsement areas:
- Psychometry (213)
- School Counselor (436)
- Special Education (221 or 206)
Have at least three years of full-time experience working in a PreK-12 setting within the area of endorsement.

Graduate Admissions

Submit an online application. You will choose School Psychology Certificate as your program of interest and Online Education as your campus.
One official transcript showing bachelor’s degree or progress toward degree. (For international students, please submit a copy in native language along with translated copies, if appropriate.)
One official transcript showing ALL work after bachelor’s degree. (For international students, please submit a copy in native language along with translated copies, if appropriate.)
- Electronic transcripts should be sent to: gradapps@grad.msstate.edu Mississippi State University, Graduate School. Only one copy of an electronic transcript is required.
- Paper Transcripts Address (USPS):
  Mississippi State University
  The Office of the Graduate School
  P.O. Box G
  Mississippi State, MS 39762
- Physical Street Address (for DHL, Fed Ex, UPS, DHS, etc.):
  Mississippi State University
  The Office of the Graduate School
  175 President Circle
  116 Allen Hall
  Mississippi State, MS 39762
Pay $60 non-refundable application processing fee

Attention International Students

International students are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and score greater than 550. Detailed information regarding international applications can be found in the Graduate Catalog. Questions regarding international applications can be addressed to the Office of the Graduate School at gradapps@grad.msstate.edu.

ETS is providing home testing for the TOEFL iBT test, and MSU is encouraging students to take advantage of this testing option. For those students applying who have taken the TOEFL within five years of the semester they plan to enroll and are unable to access the TOEFL iBT test from home, we will accept your previous test scores.

Academic Advising

After gaining admission to the university, you must contact your assigned advisor to determine the courses most appropriate to take. Before the upcoming semester, your advisor will send an email to your MSU email account, making course recommendations based on your program of study.

Mississippi State University uses email as its official means of communication with all MSU students. Please check your MSU email account (NetID@msstate.edu) daily. Information on setting up your MSU email can be found at the link for student services.