Degree Requirements

The program offers a specialist degree consisting of 66 graduate credits.  It is approved by the state of New Jersey. Graduates also meet requirements for certification in other states, including Pennsylvania and New York.  Certification requirements for a specific state should be referenced. 

Current certification guidelines in Pennsylvania require a GPA of 3.0 and 6 semester credits or the equivalent in college level English Literature and Composition and Mathematics.  In addition, those seeking initial certification in Pennsylvania will need to take the PRAXIS Pre-Professional Skills (PPST) in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics and the PRAXIS School Psychology Exam (10400).  Scores for these examinations are considered to be current for up to five years.  For those individuals who already hold a valid Pennsylvania Level I or II certificate, only the appropriate subject assessment test, PRAXIS School Psychology Exam (10400), will need to be taken.

Based upon NASP standards, all students must fulfill a residency requirement by enrolling as a full-time student (minimum of 9 graduate credits) for one semester to develop an affiliation with colleagues, faculty, and the profession.  An alternative planned experience may be designed in conjunction with a faculty member in lieu of residency.

Students complete 66 graduate credit hours and must attain a minimum GPA of 3.3 to graduate. In addition, all students must meet yearly accountability standards, residency requirements, and take the PRAXIS exam in School Psychology while enrolled in internship and report the score to the Program.

The program offers a specialist degree consisting of 66 graduate credits.  It is approved by the state of New Jersey. Graduates also meet requirements for certification in other states, including Pennsylvania and New York.  Certification requirements for a specific state should be referenced. 

Current certification guidelines in Pennsylvania require a GPA of 3.0 and 6 semester credits or the equivalent in college level English Literature and Composition and Mathematics.  In addition, those seeking initial certification in Pennsylvania will need to take the PRAXIS Pre-Professional Skills (PPST) in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics and the PRAXIS School Psychology Exam (10400).  Scores for these examinations are considered to be current for up to five years.  For those individuals who already hold a valid Pennsylvania Level I or II certificate, only the appropriate subject assessment test, PRAXIS School Psychology Exam (10400), will need to be taken.

Students complete 66 graduate credit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.3. In addition, all students must meet yearly accountability standards, residency requirements, and take the PRAXIS exam in School Psychology while enrolled in internship and report the score to the Program.

Foundations of Education and Human Behavior (21-hours)

Educational Foundations (9-hours)

• EDSO 510       Sociological and Cultural Foundations of Education
• EDAD 501       Introduction to Educational Leadership and Organizational Theory into Practice
• EDPS 508       Cognitive Processes and Learning 

Human Behavior and Development (12-hours)

• EDPS 503        Human Growth and Development
• CNPY 514        Psychopathology
• SPED 530        Positive Behavior Support
• EDPS 535        Biological Basis of Behavior
   

Professional Core: School Psychology Practice (36-hours)

Assessment and Intervention (17-hours)

• EDPS 514        Assessment and Intervention I: Standardized Measures of Academics and Behavior (3)
• EDPS 515        Assessment and Intervention II: Curriculum-Based Measures (3)
• EDPS 509        Assessment and Intervention III: Intelligence and Cognitive Abilities (3)
• EDPS 581        Practicum in Assessment and Intervention I (100-hours) (1)
• EDPS 510        Assessment and Intervention IV: Behavioral and Social-Emotional Needs (3)
• EDPS 582        Practicum Assessment and Intervention II (100-hours) (1)
• EDPS 570        Advanced Interventions for Children, Adolescent, and Families (3)

Consultation (4-hours)

• CNPY 515        Consultation in School and Agency Settings
• EDPS 583        Practicum in Consultation in School and Agency Settings (100-hours) (1)

Research (6-hours)

• EDUC500       Introduction to Research
• EDPS 521       Statistics and Qualitative Analysis

Professional Practice: (9-hours)

• EDPS 513        Professional Practice of School Psychology: Issues and Historical, Ethical, and Legal Considerations
• EDPS 590        Internship in School Psychology I (600-hours)
• EDPS 591        Internship in School Psychology II (600-hours)
   

Education and Treatment of Students and Families with Special Needs (9-hours)

Special Education (3-hours):

• SPED 510        Instructional Practices for Students with Mild Disabilities
  OR
  SPED 511        Instructional Practices for Students with Severe Disabilities

Counseling Psychology (6-hours)

• COUN 550      Counseling Techniques Laboratory
• CNPY 510      Counseling of Children, Adolescents, and Families