The most effective in these positions demonstrate insightful skills beyond basic training, and dedication to serving all students, empowering them to succeed as lifelong learners.

Azusa Pacific University?s NASP-accredited dual degree program pairs the Master of Arts in Education:?Educational Psychology degree?and the Educational Specialist degree (Ed.S.) in School Psychology with the School Psychology Credential, all of which equip candidates for career advancement and give them a highly marketable specialty. Nationally, the?Bureau of Labor Statistics?reports that employment opportunities for school psychologists are also expanding, with growth through the year 2022 projected at 12 percent. The BLS report also notes that hiring should be strongest for those with a specialist or doctoral degree in school psychology.