Degrees: M.A. = Masters in Arts, M.S. = Masters of Science, M.A.30 = Masters in Arts + 30 credits*, S.S.P. = Specialist in School Psychology*, Ed.S. = Education Specialist*, Ed.D. = Doctor in Education, Psy.D. = Doctor of Psychology, Ph.D. = Doctor of Philosophy. *Note. The Ed.S., S.S.P., and MA30 are equivalent degrees of 60 graduate hours.
Please refer to the Illinois Board of Education (ISBE) website for information on the requirements to earn a School Psychologist license in the state of Illinois. The Ed.S., S.S.P., MA30, Ed.D., Psy.D., Ph.D., and Ed.D. degree meet all of the state criteria to earn a license. https://www.isbe.net/Pages/PEL-School-Support-Ed-Lic.aspx
Accreditations: ISBE = Illinois State Board of Education, NASP = National Association of School Psychologists, APA = American Psychological Association. NASP approves programs (so it is NASP Approved Programs) and APA accredits doctoral programs (APA Accredited Programs).
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