School Psychology, M.S. / C.A.S.

Program Contact

Michelle Storie, Program Coordinator
304 Wilber Hall
315-312-2161
michelle.storie@oswego.edu

The School Psychology program is in the Counseling and Psychological Services Department, which is one of six departments in the School of Education. Visit the program admissions page to apply

Program Description

The School Psychology program provides opportunity for extensive study in both theoretical and applied areas including psychological and educational foundations, systems and organizations, exceptionality, assessment and psychodiagnosis, counseling, consultation, development of interventions and closely supervised practicum and field work experience in school settings. The goal of the training sequence is to equip the student with the knowledge, competencies, and skills necessary for meaningful participation in, and contribution to, the professional practice of school psychology in multicultural contexts.

Following completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply to become a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) and/or New York State provisional certification as a School Psychologist.

Prerequisite courses, transfer credit of completed graduate courses, and specialized and individualized needs of the student will be reviewed and assessed following acceptance into the program and assignment of an academic advisor.

School Psychology and Certificate of Advanced Study (63-69 cr)

A. Required Foundations and Professional Courses (21 cr)

CPS 503 - Psychological Foundations: Personality Credit: 3
CPS 504 - Psychological Foundations: Development Credit: 3
CPS 505 - Psychological Foundations: Psychopathology Credit: 3
CPS 506 - Psychological Foundations: Learning Credit: 3
CPS 510 - Counseling Theory and Process Credit: 3
CPS 511 - Practicum in Counseling Credit: 3
CPS 585 - Foundations of Psychological and Educational Appraisal Credit: 3

B. Required Statistics and Research Methodology (6 cr)

PSY 580 - Advanced Psychological Statistics (Contact department for offering information.)
CPS 696 - Research Methods Credit: 3

C. Required Specialized Courses (under advisement) (24 cr)

CPS 507 - Educationally Disabling Conditions and Other Learning Differences Credit: 3
CPS 587 - Individual Cognitive Assessment Credit: 3
CPS 588 - Analysis Individual Learning I Credit: 3
CPS 589 - Social, Personal, and Ecological Assessment Credit: 3
CPS 609 - Seminar in Professional Problems in School Psychology Credit: 3
CPS 686 - Consultation for Counselors and School Psychologists Credit: 3
CPS 688 - Academic and Educational Interventions Credit: 3
CPS 689 - Social/Emotional and Systems Interventions Credit: 3

D. Required Field Experience (12 cr)

CPS 613 - Practicum in School Psychology Credit: 3
CPS 614 - Advanced Practicum in School Psychology Credit: 3
CPS 617 - Internship in School Psychology Credit: 6

E. Electives (0-6 cr)

Elective course(s), under advisement.

Additional Information

Candidacy

Candidates accepted into the School Psychology must apply for Degree Candidacy after completing 12-30 credits in the program. Any coursework taken in excess of 30 credits without candidacy is liable to forfeiture. An overall cumulative average of 3.0 or better is required to qualify for degree candidacy as well as meeting program specifications, such as evidence of the Indicators of Professional Readiness, professional development and conditional acceptance requirements. The Degree Candidacy Application is submitted to the Graduate Studies Office and subsequently sent to the appropriate department for review.

Additional Program Requirements

DASA 1020 DASA Training
Mandated Reporter/SAVE Training
Praxis Exam
School of Education Professional Disposition
Counseling and Psychological Services Professional Readiness Requirements