School Psychology Program Information

In This Section

School psychology graduate program information is provided below, including program offerings, instructional delivery, financial support, enrollment data, training experiences, and reported student outcomes. This information is intended to help prospective students, educators, and others better understand and compare programs.

Data are reported by individual graduate programs and reflect the most recent information submitted during the reporting cycle. Because programs may update offerings or requirements at other times, users are encouraged to contact programs directly for the most current details.

A combined list of NASP-approved programs and NASP-accredited programs is also available.

University of the Pacific
Last updated: 04/09/2026
Gladys L. Benerd School of Education
3601 Pacific Ave
Stockton, CA 95211
frame_personProgram Director: Justin Low
Program
Delivery
Finance
Enrollment
PRAXIS
Respecialization
Internships
Outcomes
Multicultural
Faculty
Programs Offered and Program Approvals
Degrees and training pathways offered by the program, including specialist and doctoral options, along with information on NASP approval, accreditation, and other applicable recognition or oversight.

Doctoral level

  • Graduation Credit Hours: 99
  • Accessible to Working Professionals
  • Offers at least 50% of instruction via distance education

Specialist level, NASP Approved/Accredited (full)

  • Graduation Credit Hours: 65
  • Accessible to Working Professionals
  • Offers at least 50% of instruction via distance education
Instructional Delivery
Information about how coursework and training are delivered.
  • Distance-delivered courses are courses in which at least 75% of the instruction and interaction occurs via electronic communication, correspondence, or equivalent mechanisms, with the faculty and students physically separated from each other.
  • Distance-delivered programs are certificate or degree programs in which 50% or more of the required courses may be taken as distance-delivered courses.
  • Campus-based programs are certificate or degree programs in which 50% or more of the required courses are completed in a physical location (e.g., a classroom) where both the instructor and students are present at the same time. Fewer than 50% of courses in campus-based programs are distance-delivered.

Instructional format

  • Hybrid / blended

Mode of distance instruction

  • Hybrid (asynchronous and synchronous)

Required in-person coursework

Yes

Courses typically held in person

  • Practicum / Internship
  • Assessment
  • Intervention
Financial Support
Financial support reported by the program, including assistantships, scholarships, grants, tuition support, and other funding opportunities available to enrolled students.
Specialist

Assistantship/Traineeship

 
Do students in your program have access to an assistantship/traineeship?Yes
Total number of students receiving an assistantship/traineeship2
Minimum hours per semester150.0
Minimum stipend/salary per week$180
Minimum tuition waiver (%)75%
Do students in your program have access to hourly work?Yes
Total number of students receiving hourly work1
Minimum hours per semester75.0
Minimum stipend/salary per week$175
Minimum tuition waiver (%)0%

Internship

 
Number of interns who received stipends21
Median Stipend / Pay per year$36400

Additional Information

 
Website
https://education.pacific.edu/academics/degree-programs/graduate-programs/eds-education-specialist-in-school-psychology
Student Enrollment Data
Enrollment information for the reporting year, including application volume, cohort size, and overall participation in the program.

2025 / 2026

SpecialistDoctoral
Total Enrollment (including interns)7510
# of First Year Students2310
# of Male Students180
# of Minority Students*615
# of interns during the academic year210
# of accepted students for 2025 / 20262310
# of applicants for 2025 / 20264910
* Note: Minority students are defined as those from ethnic/racial minorities historically underrepresented in United States colleges and universities.
Praxis
Praxis examination requirements and reported outcomes associated with licensure or certification, including pass rates when available.
01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025
# of Students Taking Praxis21
Percent Qualifying for the NCSP
(Score of 147)		81%
Minimum Score145
Maximum Score180
Median Score171
Mean Score163
* Refers to the % of individuals that have, at one point, passed the exam based on a score of 165 (prior to September 2014) or 147 (September 2014 and on), regardless of number of attempts.
** All data were produced using the ETS® Data Manager for The Praxis SeriesTM tests. Some data may be incomplete given that not all examinees identify their origin program.
*** Aggregated Praxis statistics (median score, minimum/maximum scores, percentage passing) are available only for programs that have had at least five students designating their program/institution as a score recipient within the reporting period.
Respecialization
Training options for individuals who already hold graduate-level credentials and are seeking additional preparation or certification in school psychology.

Specialist

Formal Option for Respecialization?No

Doctoral

Formal Option for Respecialization?No