New Education Specialist (EdS) in School Psychology Program
The graduate degree in the School of Education is more advanced than a master’s degree, and prepares leaders who work for the empowerment of youth, families, educators and school communities.
“There has long been a shortage of school psychologists in our state. As the first and only school psychology program in the South Sound, we are well positioned to offer an affordable and high-quality learning experience to prepare the next generation of culturally responsive practitioners who reflect the rich sociocultural contexts of our surrounding communities to both succeed and thrive in these high-demand roles. As more schools are reopening for in-person instruction after an unprecedented year with the COVID-19 pandemic, there is even a greater need for compassionate and equity-focused school psychologists who will support children and their loved ones as they transition back into school-based routines with deep and lingering traumas.”
— Dr. K. Rachel Endo, Dean, UW Tacoma School of Education