The Castleton University Psychology Department is proud to announce 100 percent job placement of its 2020 School Psychology graduates. This year marked the second graduating cohort of the program, which is the only program of its kind in Vermont.
“We are proud of our students and their wonderful accomplishments. They have worked hard and are eager to work with educators, administrators, and parents to help children succeed,” said Shannon Newell, Associate Professor of Psychological Science.
The School Psychology Program is a three-year program that offers two years of coursework followed by one year of internship. The internship year provides a minimum of 1,200 hours of hands-on experience, 600 of which must be in a school setting.
The program has six students preparing to enter into their internships next year in locations around the country, including Vermont, Oregon, Utah, and Colorado. Five of the six internship experiences are paid positions.
School psychologists are trained and qualified professionals who support students, families, teachers, and administrators. They support a child’s learning and educator’s teaching to help children thrive socially, behaviorally, and in academic work and behavior.
Presently, there is a national shortage of school psychologists, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects job growth of 15% for school psychologists through 2028. U.S. News and World Report ranked school psychology #2 in best social service jobs, #18 in best STEM jobs, and #36 in best overall jobs.