Specialist in Education, Special Education and Assessment - School of Special Education, Leadership and Professional Studies - College of Education

Why earn the Specialist in Education, Special Education and Assessment degree at MSU?

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Preparation for certification – This is one of the only degree programs in the region that meets the school psychological examiner certification requirements, which are in high demand.
Earn your degree online – Classes in this program are offered online, mostly in asynchronous format (as-you-go learning).
Designed for the dedicated pro – Our program is tailored for certified special education teachers and school counselors who are interested in being a school psychological examiner or working in similar roles.
Expertise with a personal touch – Your classes are taught by a team of faculty members dedicated to special education, counseling, psychology and life-long education.

What is a school psychological examiner?

School psychological examiners are licensed professionals who work in school settings. They assess and diagnose the need for special education services.

School psychological examiners make sure students with special learning needs receive an appropriate education plan.

How do you become one? Our program is your gateway

To be a school psychological examiner, you need to meet specific educational and professional benchmarks.

Missouri State's Specialist in Education (EdS), Special Education and Assessment degree gives you the expertise and credentials you need.

You will be prepared to earn certification by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). An EdS degree can help you advance into special education administration.

You'll also refine your communication and analytical skills so that you can lead an educational team in identifying students who may need special education services.

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