MS & Specialist in School Psychology Careers & Outcomes
Minnesota State Moorhead School Psychology alumni are well-equipped to enter the workforce and continually find success in the field. Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible for certification in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and other states. Graduates are also eligible for certification through the Nationally Certified School Psychologist System. You can complete the 68-credit program in three years (2 years + 1 year paid internship) or four years (3 years + 1 year paid internship).
U.S. News has listed school psychology as No. 6 in best science jobs and No. 57 in best STEM jobs. U.S. News also lists the median salary for school psychologists as $86,930 in 2024.
Minnesota State Moorhead graduates enjoy a 100% job placement rate, working in public schools in rural and urban areas across Midwestern states, including Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Michigan. However, our graduates have worked in many other states from Alaska to Florida. Graduating from a NASP-approved program like Moorhead opens the door to positions in every state in the country. For more information on individual state licensure requirements, check out the NASP School Psychology Credentialing Resources page.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will show evidence of knowledge and skills in the following domains which are consistent with the Professional Practice Model of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).
- Data-Based Decision Making
- Consultation and Collaboration
- Academic Interventions and Instructional Supports
- Mental and Behavioral Health Services and Interventions
- School-Wide Practices to Promote Learning
- Services to Promote Safe and Supportive Schools
- Family, School, and Community Collaboration
- Equitable Practices for Diverse Student Populations
- Research and Evidence-Based Practice
- Legal, Ethical, and Professional Practice