Degree differences when going from LPC to School Psychologist?

I've recently been planning out my educational and career goals, and have decided to major in psychology. I am currently considering getting my masters in psychology and working as a LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) for a few years while also working towards my specialist degree in school psychology. Then, when I decide to have children and they start school, become a school psychologist so that my schedule could better match my children's and I could spend more time at home.





My question is if I do get my masters in psychology, then later pursue my specialist degree in school psychology, will most of my masters degree credits transfer over, so I won't have to go a full extra three years for the specialist degree? I understand that it may vary from state to state, and that some education courses also go into the specialist degree, but generally, is this a smart plan? Or are the two degrees completely separate from one another, and getting both would take 5 years? If the latter, is their a better time-management option for this career path?|||You need to look into the laws in the state you live in. Some states have a special program for this.