The University of Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande Valley
The Master's degree in School Psychology prepares students to work with children and adolescents from diverse socio-cultural and linguistic backgrounds to help them succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. Upon completion, graduates have expertise in mental health and educational interventions, child development, learning, behavior, motivation, curriculum and instruction, assessment, consultation, collaboration, school law, and school systems. The degree satisfies the requirements to be a School Psychologist and apply for state of Texas licensure.
Students must comply with the program Fitness to Practice policy in order to continue in the program and meet the requirements for the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) as a School Psychologist credential of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.
As a School Psychologist, you will be able to provide direct support to students and collaborate with teachers and families to help students' academic achievement, promote positive behavior & mental health, and create positive school environments. The work setting usually includes K-12 public schools, private schools, community agencies, hospitals, and universities. The primary work setting for School Psychologists is in K-12 schools.
Guided by kindness and inspired by the wisdom of exceptional mentors at UTRGV, I am profoundly honored to give back to my community by empowering others to reach their full potential.
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