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16 Admission Admission to the MSEd program is open to qualified holders of a bach- elor's degree from an accredited institution. Applicants must submit all transcripts from prior academic preparation, scores from the Graduate Record Examination (e general examination is required and the psy- chology examination is recommended), three letters of reference, a per- sonal statement, and a completed Pace University application form with the associated fee. Pace University participates under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students with disabilities must notify the coordinator of services for students with disabilities, prior to matriculation, regarding possible ed- ucational modifications. For further information regarding the graduate psychology programs, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions (212-346-1531 or Gradnyc@pace.edu). Program Prerequisites Students must have background preparation in abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, experimental psychology general psychology, personality theory, and statistics. In addition, students must have courses or show competencies in principles and problems in education and cur- riculum development or methods of teaching and instruction. Students should also have a knowledge in human biology suitable for someone preparing to become a health service psychologist. It is required that stu- dents have all psychology prerequisite preparation prior to entering the program. If incoming students are missing one or a few prerequisites, those requirements may be satisfied by taking appropriate undergraduate coursework during the summer, prior to matriculation, or successful com- pletion of the relevant, related examination(s). It is possible for students to complete the program education prerequisites aer program admission. Students need to be familiar with major theoretical concepts, empirical find- ings and historical trends in psychology, as well as some knowledge and ex- perience using basic research methods. ey should possess excellent oral and written communication skills, a capacity for critical thinking, and an ability to act ethically. Students need to be able to work well with others, appreciate diversity in its broadest sense, and be open to examining personal values and acquiring and utilizing professionally relevant knowledge regard- less of their own beliefs and values. Curriculum – Master's Program e master's degree program in school psychology coincides with much of the first three years of study in the PsyD in School-Clinical Child Psy- chology program. Candidates must fulfill the residency requirements of 30 credits at Pace University, including at least one year of full-time study. Confirmation of the MSEd in School Psychology Students who successfully complete all of the requirements for the master's program in school psychology and pass the Proficiency Exam will receive the MSEd in School Psychology degree from Pace University and be recom- mended to New York State for Certification in School Psychology. Comple- tion of this program requires a minimum of 1,200 clock hours of supervised internship field work approved by the Director of Field Training; at least 600 clock hours must be completed in a school setting. Students in the master's program are eligible to apply for the doctoral program in school-clinical child psychology. PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Dr. Barbara Mowder, Director, Graduate MSEd and PsyD Psychology Programs (New York City campus) One Pace Plaza (212) 346-1556 (212) 346-1618 (FAX) bmowder@pace.edu MSEd in School Psychology Degree Requirements FIRST YEAR (FALL) Credits PSY 501 Introduction to School-Clinical Child Psychology I 0 PSY 509A Practicum (Introduction): Intake 0 PSY 509A Practicum (Introduction): Psychotherapy 0 PSY 704 Advanced Developmental Psychology 3 PSY 717 Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior 3 PSY 721 Tests and Measurements 3 PSY 725 Advanced Personality eories 3 Total Credits: 12 FIRST YEAR (SPRING) Credits PSY 502 Introduction to School-Clinical Child Psychology II 0 PSY 509A Practicum (Introduction): Intake 0 PSY 509A Practicum (Introduction): Psychotherapy 0 PSY 703A Psychological Assessment I 4 PSY 710 Psychopathology 3 PSY 722 Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention Techniques 3 PSY 727 Learning Disabilities-Diagnosis and Remediation: eory and Practice 3 Total Credits: 13 FIRST YEAR (SUMMER) Credits PSY 509A Practicum (Introduction): Intake 0 PSY 509A Practicum (Introduction): Psychotherapy 0 PSY 876 Multicultural/Gender Issues 3 PSY 839 Counseling and Psychoanalytic eory & Technique 3 Total Credits: 6 At the end of the first year, students are required to take a Qualifying Ex- amination. Students must pass the examination in order to proceed to the second year of study. Students are permitted to take the Qualifying Exam- ination a maximum of two times in order to pass the 9 areas of prepara- tion. All 9 areas must be passed prior to enrolling in the third year of the program. SECOND YEAR (FALL) Credits PSY 509A Practicum: Psychotherapy (cognitive behavioral therapy) 0 PSY 509A Practicum: Psychotherapy (psychodynamic) 0 PSY 705 e School Field Experience and Seminar 3 PSY 707 Psychological Assessment II 4 PSY 715 Statistics and Research Design I 4 PSY 737 Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy 3 Total Credits: 14 SECOND YEAR (SPRING) Credits PSY 509A Practicum: Psychotherapy (cognitive behavioral therapy) 0 PSY 509A Practicum: Psychotherapy (psychodynamic) 0 PSY 706 e Exceptional Child: Field Experience and Seminar 3

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