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The School Psychology program is designed to provide high quality education and training to prepare competent school psychologists for meeting the educational and personal adjustment of children and adolescents in public and private schools.

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Degree Level
Specialist
Delivery
In Person
Credit Hours
77 Total, 77 in Major
Careers
Psychologists, Guidance,, Counselors, Advisors, Postsecondary

Why Study School Psychology at EIU?

  • An excellent student-faculty ratio with abundant opportunities for student-faculty collaboration
  • Core courses are taught by individuals with extensive experience in the schools
  • A strong sense of cohesiveness among students
  • An emphasis on the scientist-practitioner model of training
  • An extensive network of loyal and active alumni
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"Choosing Eastern Illinois University's Psychology program was one of the best decisions I ever made for academic and personal growth. From the first day, I was not just a number in a class. I was part of a community that genuinely cared about my success and growth as an up-and-coming psychologist and researcher."
Ryan Butler
Psychology | Class of 2027

Hands-On Experience

  • Extensive opportunities to apply classroom learning to school settings through three semesters of practical, real-world experiences
  • Financial support in the form of graduate assistantships for about 80% of our on-campus students
Hands-On Experience, School Psychology students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Specialist in School Psychology prepares competent professional school psychologists who serve children, teachers and parents in a time of societal, educational and professional change. It is a fit if you are interested in the educational and personal adjustment of children and adolescents and want to work in a school setting. The program is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists, begins with the M.S.

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$69,772
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • School Psychologists
  • Educational, Guidance, & Career…
  • Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)
Personality Fit Social

Financing Your Degree Under the 2026 Rules

Federal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:

Estimated total for this degree: ~$38,885 (tuition and fees)

  • ✓ That's only about 39% of the new $100,000 lifetime graduate borrowing limit - leaving room for whatever comes next in your career.
  • ✓ A typical full-time year here runs about $9,090 - well under the new $20,500 annual federal loan limit. Annual limits are reduced in proportion for part-time enrollment.
  • ✓ Working? If your employer offers it, they can provide up to $5,250 per year tax-free toward your education.

Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing. Students who borrowed for the same program before July 1, 2026 may have different limits.

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39% of lifetime limit

$38,885 total, just 39% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit

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Margaret Floress
Professor and Coordinator of the School Psychology Graduate Program
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1450 Physical Science
217-581-2127
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John Mace
Professor, Chair
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1153 Physical Science
217-581-7467
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Billy Panther
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