Master of Science (MS) in Psychology
Harold Abel School of Psychology
School Psychology Specialization
Prepare yourself to address the social, emotional, academic, behavioral, and cognitive well-being of children and adolescents within a school setting. This rigorous School Psychology specialization stresses respect for individual differences, collaborative problem solving, and empirically-based interventions. It includes online course work, part I of a year-in-residence, and field training experiences. Learners interested in applying for state licensure or national certification as a school psychologist will need to enroll in both this master's degree specialization and the Specialist Certificate in School Psychology. People who choose this specialization are typically pursuing careers as school psychologists, diagnosticians, crisis specialists, or program evaluators in public school districts, but may also seek employment in other educational settings.
Residency Requirements: Year-in-residence Part I (two residential colloquia and four weekends-in-residence). See year-in-residence details
Licensure Information: For detailed information about obtaining professional licensure please see our licensure FAQ.
Total Program:
70
quarter credits
Next Start Date: January 5, 2009
Cost Per Credit:
$377.00
78% of our learners receive aid.
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Core Courses
- PSY5002 - Orientation to Graduate Learning in Psychology
- PSY7610 - Tests and Measurements
- PSY7620 - Inferential Statistics
- PSY7650 - Research Methods
Specialization Courses
- PSY7225 - Child and Adolescent Psychology
- PSY7421 - Cognitive/Affective Psychology
- PSY7540 - Multicultural Perspectives in Human Behavior
- PSY7612 - Functional Behavioral Assessment*
- PSY8231 - Psychological Assessments for School Psychologists I*
- PSY8333 - Principles of School Psychology
- PSY8234 - Psychological Assessments for School Psychologists II*
- PSY8335 - Consultation and Collaboration in the School
- PSY8337 - Legal and Ethical Issues in the School
- PSY5202 - Master's Integrative Project, School of Psychology*
State regulations vary regarding course requirements for professional licensure. For assistance with state-mandated course requirements for licensure, contact the designated school representative.
Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, certification, or endorsement. State regulations vary. It is learners' responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for their state.
Prior to enrollment, Washington state learners are advised to contact the Office of the
Superintendent of Public Instruction at 360.725.6320 or profed@k12.wa.us to determine teacher certification or endorsement requirements, and contact their school district regarding qualifications for salary advancement.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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