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.
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 grade point average of 3.0 or better, successful completion of CPS 511, 585, 587, 588, and 589 with grades of B or higher in each, and evidence of the Indicators of Professional Readiness is required for a student to successfully obtain candidacy and move forward in the program. The Degree Candidacy application form can be found at https://ww1.oswego.edu/sites/default/files/candidacymastercasform.pdf.
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:
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