Best Online School Psychology Programs

University of Georgia, located ‌in Athens, Georgia offers an M.Ed. in educational psychology, applied cognition and development program through the Mary Frances Early College of Education. The University of Georgia is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Graduates of the program are qualified for careers in educational, research and training settings in schools or universities, religious education, educational technology, and more.

The tuition is $629 per credit hour for in-state and out-of-state students. The online masters of school psychology program requires 34 credits. Major courses focus on education as it relates to developmental, cognitive, and motivational processes. Students must select from several concentrations, including:

• Learning with technology
• Learning across the lifespan
• Qualitative approaches to education
• Development of high intellectual capability

Admission requirements include a minimum GPA of 2.6 or above and a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. GRE or MAT test scores are not required. Students can transfer up to six pre-approved credits.

Texas A & M University-College Station, in College Station, Texas, offers 

offers an M.Ed. in educational psychology program featuring a 48-credit curriculum. The fully online program offers asynchronous or synchronous coursework. Courses emphasize the curriculum required for Texas school counselor certification. This program does not prepare students for licensure as an LPC (licensed professional counselor). Program completion takes four years on average. The tuition is around $25,000-$30,000 for in-state and out-of-state students.

Texas A & M’s online masters of school psychology program offers three concentrations, including:

• An M.Ed. in educational psychology with specialization in school counseling 
• An M.Ed. in learning design & technology 
• An M.Ed. or M.S. in special education

Admission requirements include a preference for two years of classroom teaching as a certified educator. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is preferred.Test scores, including GRE or MAT, are not required. Applicants must make prior arrangements with a school to complete the required K-12th grade teaching practicum.

National University in San Diego, California is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). NU offers a master of science in educational psychology program featuring a 36 credit hour curriculum. Students can take up to 5 years to complete the program; the tuition is $745 per credit hour for in-state and out-of-state students.

The online school psychology program provides the skills students need to work in education or workforce training development occupations. Major coursework emphasizes the psychology of learning, diversity topics, gifted education, and focuses on research, research design, and how to use educational statistics.

Master’s students at NU can transfer up to 6 graduate credit hours toward their M.S in Educational Psychology degree, provided course grades were 3.0 (B) or higher and transfer credits were obtained from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university within five years of acceptance to National University. The approval of transfer credits are subject to NUs approval. The School Dean may make an exception to the rules, based on students’ individual circumstances and the Provost approval.

Purdue University Global-Indianapolis, in West Lafayette, Indiana is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The university offers an online master of science degree in educational psychology. featuring a 47 quarter credit (31- semester credit) curriculum. Courses in the major emphasize educational trends, instructional techniques, technologies, and student behaviors in learning. Students learn to develop the tools to help improve programs and practices in the educational field. The courses last 6 weeks ‌and require 20 hours per week to complete online.  Full-time students can complete the course in two years on average, and costs $420 per credit for in-state and out-of-state students.

Admission requirements include a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and official transcripts. Unofficial transcripts can be submitted initially while waiting for an acceptance decision during the application process. Test scores, including the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT), are not required.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). UT Knoxville offers a master of science in educational psychology program featuring a 36-credit, non-thesis curriculum with entirely synchronous coursework. This means students must be online during evening classes scheduled during Eastern Standard Time. 

The online masters of school psychology (EdPsych Online) degree is for professionals working in education, business, and government or planning for a new career in those areas. Students must choose between two concentrations, including the adult education track and the applied educational psychology track. Students can graduate in six semesters. The program costs $639 per credit for in-state residents and $714.00 per credit for out-of-state students.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited school and a GPA of 3.0 or higher are required for admission. Test scores, including the GRE or MAT, are not required except for students who earned their undergraduate degree from non-U.S. colleges or universities.

Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. BSU offers a master of arts in educational psychology. The program features a 30-credit curriculum with entirely asynchronous coursework. 

The online masters of school psychology curriculum focuses on research-based education and human development. Core courses cover education and learning, methodology, tests and screenings to assess learning level, and statistics. The graduate degree program prepares students with the knowledge and skills to work in an education-related field.

The course can be completed in 18 months or fewer (less than a year for full-time students who take summer terms). Tuition is $431 per credit for Indiana residents, and $646 per credit for out-of-state students. 

Admission requirements include a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with a 2.75 minimum GPA. Test scores, such as the GRE or MAT, are required as part of the admission process.

The University of Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). UA offers a master of arts in educational psychology program featuring a 30-credit curriculum. The degree is for those planning a career in education, educational research, or educational psychology. The program also provides a smooth transition for those seeking a doctoral degree in education.

The online masters of school psychology degree has a learning and assessment concentration. Courses in the major focus on psychology theories in learning, evaluation processes, and educational research. The tuition is $440 per credit for in-state and out-of-state students.

Admission requirements include a 3.0 average GPA for the final 60 credit hours from a bachelor's program, or a 3.0 cumulative GPA from a graduate program. A minimum GRE score or the 50th percentile on the MAT are also required as part of the admissions process.

The University of Nevada-Las Vegas, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), offers a master of science in educational psychology. 

UNLV's online master's in school psychology degree helps prepare students for careers in special education, elementary and secondary education, along with careers in government or business environments. The program is focused on skills educators need to enhance classroom performance and learning. Students can opt for a thesis track or a non-thesis track.

The program features a 33-credit hour curriculum. Courses in the major include human growth and development, research methods, and theory and practice of human measurement. The tuition is $157 per credit for Nevada residents and out-of-state students. 

Admission requirements include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with an overall 2.74 GPA, or a 3.0 GPA in the last 2 years of undergraduate studies.

The University of Memphis, located in Tennessee, offers an online master of science in educational psychology and research degree. The U of M is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Completion of the program helps prepare students for careers in research in an educational setting, including primary schools, colleges and universities. Graduates can also pursue school counselor roles and careers in hospital research or business.  

Classes are available 100% online.The program curriculum focuses on research design and statistics, learning, and human development. The 30-credit program includes 27 credits of coursework and a capstone research project that is three credits. Admission requirements do not include GRE test scores, but students may submit scores if they prefer. The tuition for online master level courses is $647 per credit. 

Course completion requires approximately two years for full-time students and 3-4 years for part-time students.

Edinboro University in Pennsylvania is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The school offers a master’s in educational psychology program. The course curriculum is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists. The online school psychology program features a 67-credit curriculum. Tuition is $625 per credit for Pennsylvania residents and $936 per credit for out-of-state students. 

The program uses a scientist-practitioner model where students learn about the research aspects of educational psychology. Courses in the major emphasize special education, mental health, and crisis intervention. Students qualify to sit for the National Association of School Psychologists exam to become nationally certified school psychologists. 

Admission requirements include a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and a 3.0 or higher GPA during the last one or two years of graduate studies. GRE test score results are required. Test scores in the 30th percentile or higher are preferred.