Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

1 DYSON COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Psychology Department, New York City Campus Dear Prospective Graduate Psychology Students, ank you for your interest in the Graduate Psychology Programs at Pace University-New York City. We currently have three programs, the Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology, the Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in School Psychology, and the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School-Clinical Child Psychology. Students in the MSEd and PsyD programs may also complete a Specialization in Bilingual School Psychology that is approved by the New York State Department of Education for attaining certification as a bilingual school psychologist. Each of the programs is excellent in terms of professional preparation provided. All graduate psychology programs are academically strong and professionally relevant. We welcome your application to our programs. Sonia Suchday, PhD Department Chair For further information on our graduate programs, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions, (212) 346-1531, or visit the Pace University website at www.pace.edu or gradnyc@pace.edu. For additional information regarding financial aid and housing, contact the Office of Student Financial Services, (212) 346-1300 and the Office of Housing and Residential Life, (212) 346-1295. Again, thank you for considering graduate preparation in Psychology at Pace University in New York City. Dear Prospective MA Students, When students enroll in the Master of Arts in Psychology at Pace University in the New York City Campus, they join a community of outstanding scholars, dedicated to prepare students for careers in Psychology, as well as in the many fields that are built on the understanding of human behavior. Fostering a sense of community, our inspiring faculty encourages students from a wide range of backgrounds to develop their critical thinking and communication skills, giving them opportunities to turn scientific competencies into real-world impact. is 36-credit program is composed of a set of required courses— constituting a total of 21 credits—and a set of elective courses (for 15 credits), providing students with the opportunity to explore a range of areas in psychology, such as forensic psychology, psychopathology, human learning, personnel psychology, and international psychology, to mention a few. While obtaining their MA, the students have the possibility, if they so desire, to specialize themselves by enrolling in one of three optional research tracks: e Behavioral and Social Sciences Research track, the Global Psychology Research track and the Industrial and Organizational Psychology Research track. While these tracks do not add credit requirements, they orient elective choices to prepare students more specifically for research or work in specific domains. For example, the Behavioral and Social Sciences Research track is designed to develop research skills and, consequently, is particularly appropriate for students who anticipate applying for PhD programs aer their MA and pursuing academic careers. e Global Psychology Research track prepares students for doctoral degrees in the domain, as well as to international/global settings including non-governmental organizations, the United Nations, and other settings that focus on international and cross-cultural research. Finally, the Industrial and Organizational Psychology Research track is adapted for students who want to either pursue a research career in the field, or want to apply their Psychology knowledge and skills to occupational settings and corporate environments. Guler Boyraz, PhD and Nils Myszkowski, PhD Co-directors, MA in Psychology Program Dear Prospective MSEd and PsyD Students, e MSEd in School Psychology is a professional practice training program, preparing graduates to work in educational facilities, such as school districts. In order to be eligible for the Bilingual School Psychology Certificate, students must demonstrate competency in a foreign language. Students enroll for a minimum of three years of course work, which includes a one year, 1,200 clock hour internship. Many graduates of these programs work in New York Metropolitan school districts. Students who have already completed the course work and internship requirements of a school psychology program and are eligible for New York State Psychology Certification are eligible to apply for advanced standing in the PsyD program. Regardless of advanced standing status, all students complete the 111 credit hour PsyD program. e PsyD in School-Clinical Child Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) as a combined professional scientific program (school/clinical). (e APA Committee on Accreditation is located at APA, 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242; (202) 336-5979). e PsyD program is also approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP; 4340 East West Highway, Suite 402, Bethesda, MD 20814; (301) 657-0270). e PsyD in School-Clinical Child Psychology integrates field experience with academic preparation, within a practitioner-scholar training model. is program is very competitive, with approximately 300 applications annually; the acceptance rate is approximately 20%. e typical student group is approximately 90% female, ranging in age from 20's through 50's, and includes students from across the United States and foreign countries as well. e student body is ethnically and culturally diverse and includes students with disabilities. Barbara A. Mowder, PhD Director, MSEd and PsyD Graduate Psychology Programs

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