The Master’s in School Psychology degree, also known as a “master’s-along-the-way,” is a supplemental program exclusively available to students pursuing the School Psychology CAS or PsyD. It is designed to meet the master's requirement for New York State School Psychology certification. This program does not provide certification after earning the MS degree. Students can apply for certification after earning the MS and CAS degrees. PsyD and CAS students can apply for this master’s degree after completing 30 specific credits of coursework and receiving satisfactory ratings on their pre-practicum field supervisor evaluation, which indicates their ability to successfully integrate and apply course topics in professional practice.
Program of Study
No coursework beyond what is required in the CAS or PsyD program is necessary for this 30- credit master’s degree. All the following courses must be completed with a grade of “B” or higher (except for pre-practicum which must be “S”).
- ESPY 690 Introduction to School Psychology (3)
- ESPY 691 Pre-practicum (1 credit taken twice for a total of 2 credits)
- ESPY 780 Psychoeducational Broadband and Narrowband Assessment (4)
- ESPY 781 Assessment to Inform Academic Instruction Within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (3)
- ESPY 783 Applied Behavior Analysis (3)
- ESPY 784 School Crisis Preparedness and Intervention (3)
- ESPY 786 Instructional Consultation and Intervention (3)
- ESPY 789 Developmental Psychopathology (3)
- EPSY 530 Statistical Methods I (3)
- EPSY 750 Educational Research Design (3)
Certification and the federal licensure/certification disclosure requirement are included in the School Psychology CAS program.
Please note: This program requires an internship, field experience, study abroad component, or clinical experience requirement. Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions. If you have concerns about this matter please contact the Dean’s Office of your intended academic program.