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

James McDougal, Program Coordinator

310 Wilber Hall

315-312-3275

Admission Information

Program Information

Counseling and Psychological Services Office

Degree Candidacy

It is the responsibility of the student to file for degree candidacy. Degree candidacy forms must be filed between 12 and 30 hours. Hours over 30 are subject to forfeiture. A cumulative average of 3.0 or better, successful completion of CPS 511, 585, 587, 588, and 589 and evidence of appropriate professional development is required to qualify for the awarding of degree candidacy status. Degree Candidacy Application Forms can be obtained from the Graduate Studies Office.

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 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

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.

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.

Model Curricular Sequence

Upon successful completion of 60 graduate hours, candidacy review, the comprehensive exam and the full-year internship, the Master’s degree can be conferred. Upon successful completion of the above requirements and the Individual Project, the Certificate of Advanced Study can be conferred. The following outline represents a typical curricular sequence:

First Year:

Second Year:

Summer (optional):

CPS 507 - Educationally Disabling Conditions and Other Learning Differences Credit: 3
CPS 505 - Psychological Foundations: Psychopathology Credit: 3 —OR—
CPS 506 - Psychological Foundations: Learning Credit: 3

Fall:

CPS 613 - Practicum in School Psychology Credit: 3
CPS 686 - Consultation for Counselors and School Psychologists Credit: 3
CPS 688 - Academic and Educational Interventions Credit: 3

Spring:

CPS 609 - Seminar in Professional Problems in School Psychology Credit: 3
CPS 614 - Advanced Practicum in School Psychology Credit: 3
CPS 689 - Social/Emotional and Systems Interventions Credit: 3
CPS 696 - Research Methods Credit: 3

Third Year:

Fall:

CPS 617 - Internship in School Psychology Credit:

Spring:

CPS 617 - Internship in School Psychology Credit: