School Psychology Graduate Programs at Ball State University

School Psychology Graduate Programs at Ball State University This page is dedicated to sharing news and information about the School Psychology Graduate Programs at Ball State University. We also have a PhD program.

The Director of the EdS Program is Dr. Maria Hernandez Finch ([email protected]), and director of the doctoral program is Dr. Janay Sander ([email protected]). The EdS Program in School Psychology is a 3-year NASP accredited program leading to licensure eligibility as a school psychologist to work in school settings. The PhD Program in Educational Psychology (School) at Ball State offers candidates p

reparation for the practice of professional psychology, specifically for entry-level practice in school psychology, a substantive area of professional psychology. School psychology is a professional discipline with the objective of enhancing the psychological and educational well-being of children, adolescents, adults, and families through the provision of empirically derived assessment, consultation, prevention, and intervention services. The American Psychological Association has continuously accredited the Ph.D. Program in Educational Psychology (School) since 1985. It is also approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

Congratulations to "Almost-Dr." Katie Welch, who successfully defended her dissertation today!
05/15/2026

Congratulations to "Almost-Dr." Katie Welch, who successfully defended her dissertation today!

Congratulations to Dr. Carly McDonald, who graduated this past weekend! She is staying nearby and working at IU Ball Mem...
05/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Carly McDonald, who graduated this past weekend! She is staying nearby and working at IU Ball Memorial, so we may still get to see her sometimes! We are all so proud of you and happy for you, Dr. McDonald!!

Congratulations to Dr. Stayton-Alvarez for a 2026 dissertation award honorable mention! Also congratulations to Dr. Rubl...
04/23/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Stayton-Alvarez for a 2026 dissertation award honorable mention! Also congratulations to Dr. Ruble and Dr. Harry as the dissertation co-chairs!

It's One Ball State Day! Please support the Department of Educational Psychology by donating today! This fund helps supp...
04/01/2026

It's One Ball State Day! Please support the Department of Educational Psychology by donating today! This fund helps support students, research, and faculty!

Join us for One Ball State Day 2026

Our students,alumni, and faculty were presenting all week at the National Association of School Psychologists Conference...
02/27/2026

Our students,alumni, and faculty were presenting all week at the National Association of School Psychologists Conference in Chicago! We had so much fun!

Some of our doctoral students nearing the end of their internships are getting great post-doctoral positions! Congratula...
02/19/2026

Some of our doctoral students nearing the end of their internships are getting great post-doctoral positions! Congratulations to Emma Grubbs - West Virginia University School of Medicine, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Keldyn Young - Indiana University Health in the Child and Adolescent Outpatient Clinic at Riley, Jamie Bible - Indiana University School of Medicine with their pediatric neuropsychology team, Emily Hanlon - Thriving Minds in Michigan, and Courtney Larsen - Medical College of Wisconsin!!

Our alumni Dr. Becca Stayton Alvarez and Dr. Breya Whitefield are doing a study! Can you participate? Please pass along
01/15/2026

Our alumni Dr. Becca Stayton Alvarez and Dr. Breya Whitefield are doing a study! Can you participate? Please pass along

01/06/2026

School psychologists spoke up—and it made a difference. NASP thanks our members for their strong advocacy and the American Psychological Association for its partnership throughout its Model Licensure Act update. The final draft appropriately recognizes the distinct training, role, and title of school psychologists, reflecting NASP’s standards and impact. An open comment period is now underway, and we encourage our members and followers to submit a comment expressing support for this draft’s proposed language related to school psychology.
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One of our PhD School Psych alums is in a leadership position at Open Door, which is hiring another psychologist! Anyone...
12/19/2025

One of our PhD School Psych alums is in a leadership position at Open Door, which is hiring another psychologist! Anyone interested? Please pass along!

Administrative Offices: 220 S. Walnut St., Muncie, IN 47305Phone: (765) 286-7000Admin fax: (765) 213-2768Medical records fax: (765) 213-2760Email: [email protected]

We celebrated School Psychology Awareness Week with our annual school psych soup social!
11/06/2025

We celebrated School Psychology Awareness Week with our annual school psych soup social!

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Muncie, IN
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