Introduction to the M.S.Ed. in School Psychology Program

The M.S.Ed. in School Psychology program is designed to train school psychologists as practitioners and teach the knowledge and skills necessary for the practice of School Psychology in diverse environments. This program leads to a Provisional New York State Certificate as a School Psychologist.

Program Overview

The program is designed to be completed in three years and must be finished within a six-year period. Full-time and part-time study is possible, with cohort classes generally admitted in the fall to facilitate progress through the assessment sequence. The general program includes 60 credits of coursework, practice, and an internship.

Curriculum

The comprehensive curriculum consists of:

• 24 credits of psychological and educational foundations with a developmental emphasis
• 27 credits in assessment and intervention, including consultation and counseling
• 9 credits in professional School Psychology, including internship

Bilingual Extension

Bilingual students may elect to take courses to qualify for the Bilingual Extension, which is designed to train bilingual psychologists to work with linguistically diverse children and their families. The total number of credits for those wishing to qualify for the bilingual certification extension is 66.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, applicants must:

1. Hold a B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited college, with a GPA of 3.00
2. Have a minimum of 24 credits in psychology, education, or other relevant major field of study
3. Submit a written statement of professional goals
4. Provide an academic writing sample
5. Submit two professional letters of reference from academic instructors or professional supervisors
6. Have completed college courses in Personality or Developmental Theories and in Statistics
7. Participate in an interview with the Program Director

Degree Requirements

To graduate, students must:

1. Complete a minimum of 60 graduate credits, including coursework, practica, and internship
2. Achieve a graduate GPA of 3.25 or better
3. Demonstrate competence in assessment techniques

Course Descriptions

The program includes a range of courses, such as:

Developmental Psychology

• SPC 633: Developmental Psychology I
• SPC 634: Developmental Psychology II

Assessment and Intervention

• SPC 721A: Individual Assessment: Cognitive I
• SPC 721B: Individual Assessment: Cognitive II
• SPC 722A: Individual Assessment: Personality I
• SPC 722B: Individual Assessment: Personality II

Professional School Psychology

• SPC 680: Fieldwork: Observation in School Settings
• SPC 781: Internship in School Psychology I
• SPC 782: Internship in School Psychology II

Plan of Study

The plan of study includes:

Pre-professional Stage (15 credits)

• SPC 633: Developmental Psychology I
• SPC 634: Developmental Psychology II
• TED 620: Collaboration in Inclusive Settings
• SPC 704: Educational and Psychological Testing and Measurement
• SPC 732: Research Methods

Diagnostic Courses (9 credits)

• SPC 650: Developmental Psychopathology
• SPC 651: Neuropsychological Factors in Cognition
• TED 610: Assessing Students with Literacy/Learning Problems

Assessment Courses (12 credits)

• SPC 721A: Individual Assessment: Cognitive I
• SPC 721B: Individual Assessment: Cognitive II
• SPC 722A: Individual Assessment: Personality I
• SPC 722B: Individual Assessment: Personality II

Intervention Courses (15 credits)

• TED 615: Classroom Management
• SPC 757: Individual Counseling in Multicultural School Settings
• SPC 657: Group Counseling in Multicultural School Settings
• TED 600: Introduction to Students with Learning Problems
• SPC 714: Consultation in Multicultural School Settings

Professional School Psychology Courses (9 credits)

• SPC 680: Fieldwork in School Psychology
• SPC 781: Internship in School Psychology I
• SPC 782: Internship in School Psychology II

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