Master’s degree in psychology and a California Credential authorizing service as a school psychologist. At program completion, students are recommended to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for a Pupil Personnel Services Credential with an authorization to practice as a school psychologist. Students are eligible to sit for the national licensing exam to become a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP).
Program Coordinator
Francis De Matteo, Ed. D., NCSP
707-826-4047
Graduates of this program enter careers as school psychologists in California public schools and assume positions as educational leaders in the area of pupil personnel services. Sequenced coursework and integrated field experience in school and community settings are integral aspects of the program. In addition to all course and fieldwork requirements, each candidate for the MA degree with a concentration in school psychology is required to complete a comprehensive portfolio containing examples of work in all of the California domains of professional practice. Students may also choose to complete a formal thesis as part of their MA degree.
Prerequisites for Admission
Courses in: general psychology, research methods, developmental psychology, introductory statistics, personality theory or abnormal psychology, and psychological tests and measurement.
Admission Requirements
- Resume
- Statement of intent
- Prerequisite Verification Form
- CBEST Exam Verification (to be completed by the end of the first semester.)
Program Requirements
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