Dec 02, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

School Psychology, MS / CAS


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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)


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. Request the degree candidacy application from your advisor.

Additional Program Requirements

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