School Psychology, M.A.

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College of Education
Department: Educational and Psychological Studies

Major Contacts, Deadlines, and Delivery Information

The M.A. degree in School Psychology is offered only when combined with the Ed.S. and/or Ph.D. degrees and cannot be used for certification or licensure as a school psychologist.

Admission Information

Not a terminal M.A. - Admission only through Ed.S. or Ph.D.; see Ed.S. and Ph.D. requirements.

Curriculum Requirements

Total Minimum Hours: 30 Credit Hours

Core - 6 Credit Hours
Additional Required Courses - 24 Credit Hours

Note: Students may be required to take additional hours depending on the course of study and or academic deficiencies.

Core Requirements (6 Credit Hours)

EDF 6217 Behavior Theory and Classroom Learning Credit Hours: 3
EDF 7118 Lifespan Development Credit Hours: 3

Additional Required Courses (24 Credit Hours)

Note: Students may be required to take additional hours depending on the course of study and academic deficiencies.

EDF 6938 Selected Topics Credit Hours: 1-4 Taken as Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior (3 Credit hours for this program)
SPS 6936 Graduate Seminar in School Psychology Credit Hours: 1-3 (3 credits for this program)
EDF 6407 Statistical Analysis for Educational Research I Credit Hours: 4
SPS 6197 Psychoeducational Diagnosis and Prescription I Credit Hours: 4
SPS 6198 Psychoeducational Diagnosis and Prescription II Credit Hours: 4
EDF 6288 Instructional Design I Credit Hours: 3
EDF 6213 Biological Bases for Learning Behavior Credit Hours: 3

Practicum

Students must complete a school-based practicum consisting of eight (8) clock hours per week for a minimum of 32 weeks (2 semesters) for a total of 256 clock hours.

Comprehensive Exam

Prior to clearance for the MA degree, candidates must satisfactorily complete a portfolio of performance-based accomplishments that is evaluated by the School Psychology faculty.

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