Program Description

The Master of Science (M.S.) in School Psychology prepares school psychologists for careers within school-based teams to help all children, including diverse students of all backgrounds and characteristics, attain academic, behavioral, emotional and social success. School Psychology candidates attain skills in counseling, consultation, assessment and intervention. Working at both the individual- and systems-level of service delivery, candidates develop the skills to facilitate collaboration among families, schools and communities. They creatively use research and evaluation methods and culturally compatible solutions to dissolve barriers that impede learning and adjustment among school-aged students to promote overall life success. Through personal and professional development in the program, candidates become competent professionals, lifelong learners, innovators and leaders in the field. On completion of the program, the candidate applies for the Advanced Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology.

Admission Requirements

1. Have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Have been in good standing at the last institution attended.
3. Have at least a 2.5 GPA in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted.
4. All applicants to the School Psychology option are required to take the Graduate Record Examination.
5. If an applicant’s cumulative undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0, the applicant must score at or above the 50th percentile on one of the three sections of the aptitude test of the GRE (i.e., verbal, quantitative or analytical).
6. Participate in the admission’s interview process.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6.5

Remarks:

Score reporting required.