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Course Overview

  • The school psychology MS program is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
  • Graduates gain provisional New York state certification and are eligible for national certification.
  • Our three-year program provides the opportunity to work in a school setting right from the beginning, with four semesters of direct field experiences in school districts, followed by a 1200-hour full-time internship with a school psychologist.

A school psychologist works with young children; elementary, junior high, and high school students; teachers and administrators; parents; and various educational professionals to offer services to prevent or improve existing student difficulties and enhance the educational success of all children. Through diagnostic testing, counseling, consultation, and intervention, school psychologist programs help students deal with learning and behavioral difficulties and help improve students’ adjustment to school and their community. The school psychology masters prepares students for provisional New York state certification as school psychologists. Designed to provide students with a strong background in psychological foundations, the program develops professional skills and competencies in assessment, counseling, consultation, and program evaluation.

Designed to provide students with a strong background in psychological foundations, our school psychology master's degree develops professional skills and competencies in assessment, counseling, consultation, and program evaluation. The program prepares students for provisional New York state certification as school psychologists. The MS degree in school psychology is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists and is awarded after students have completed all course work, an internship, and have passed a portfolio review.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

  • Hold a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college.
  • Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work.
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
  • Have a minimum of 18 semester hours of course work in behavioral sciences with a grade of B (3.0) or better.
  • Have completed prerequisite undergraduate courses in general psychology, elementary statistics, child or developmental psychology, and abnormal psychology.
  • Submit scores from the GRE.
  • Submit a personal statement outlining the candidate’s goals and related experience that shows evidence of a professional commitment and the potential for developing effective relationships with children, youth, and adults.
  • Complete a personal interview.
  • Submit two letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources.
  • International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. A minimum TOEFL score of 100 (internet-based) is required. A minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required. The English language test score requirement is waived for native speakers of English or for those submitting transcripts from degrees earned at American institutions.
  • All credentials must be submitted and reviewed before the student completes 9 semester credit hours of graduate work in the program.

Academic Requirements:

  • TOEFL: 100
  • IELTS: 7.0
  • PTE Academic: 68

English Language Requirements:

An official score report for the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic exam is required of all international applicants whose native language is not English. Please view the overall minimum score requirement for your intended program in the table below. In addition, each program requires balanced sub-scores when determining an applicant’s need for additional English language courses. 

Fees

Full-Time Tuition fees

  • 2-18 Credit Hours: $52092
  • 9 Credit Hours: $39078

Tuition per credit hour (1-11 credit hours)

  • 12-18 Credit Hours: $2171
  • 9 Credit Hours: $2171

This information was accurate on : 09/04/2021
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