Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

8 MSEd in School Psychology Degree Requirements FIRST YEAR (FALL) Credits PSY 501 Introduction to School-Clinical Child Psychology I 0 PSY 509A Practicum (introduction): Psychotherapy 0 PSY 704 Advanced Developmental Psychology 3 PSY 717 Cognitive 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): Psychotherapy 0 PSY 703 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 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 Examination. Students must pass the examination in order to proceed to the second year of study. Students are permitted to take the Qualify- ing Examination a maximum of two times in order to pass the 9 areas of preparation. 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 EDU 701 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 EDU 702 e Exceptional Child: Field Experience and Seminar 3 PSY 712 Advanced Biological Bases of Behavior 3 PSY 713 Psychological Assessment III 4 PSY 723 Advanced Social Psychology 3 Total Credits: 13 SECOND YEAR (SUMMER) Credits PSY 720 Integrating Seminar 3 Total Credits: 3 THIRD YEAR (FALL) Credits PSY 734 Consultation 3 PSY 759 Early Childhood and Infant Assessment 3 PSY 750 School Psychology I: Internship, Ethics & Seminar 4 Total Credits: 10 THIRD YEAR (SPRING) Credits PSY 751 School Psychology II: Internship, Ethics & Seminar 4 Total Credits: 4 All MSEd students are required to complete a 1,200 clock hour school psychology internship. A minimum of 600 clock hours must be complet- ed in a school setting with a minimum of two full days per week over 20 weeks per semester. e MSEd program has the school psychology internship as its final cul- minating experience. To enhance this experience, students enroll in PSY 734 (Consultation) and PSY 759 (Early Childhood and Infant Assess- ment) early in their internship (fall). ese courses facilitate integration of prior learning and broaden the final internship field experience. Note: Candidates who wish to pursue New Jersey school psychology certifi- cation should consult the Program Director. Master's Program – Full-time students must complete the requirements within five years and part-time students within seven years. Professional and Ethical Conduct All psychology graduate students are expected to know and adhere to ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), as well as relevant NYS licensing and certification regulations. is precludes any unlicensed private practice, psychological in nature, other than in an exempt agency under appropriate supervision. e only agencies exempted are those of federal, state, county or municipal governments. Any evidence of ethical breaches is immediately and thoroughly addressed according to applicable Departmental, College, and University procedures. ese guidelines and regulations may be secured by accessing information through the Internet, as well as contacting these organizations and agencies directly. Some of the relevant organizations and their contact information are as follows: APA NASP 750 First Street NE P.O. Box 1295 Washington, D.C. 20002-4242 Laurel, MD 20725-1295 www.apa.org www.nasponline.org New York State Education Department www.nysed.gov Psychology Department (NYC) Dismissal Procedures Continued matriculation in the graduate programs is contingent upon meeting academic standards (including those noted in completion re- quirements), maintaining academic integrity, achieving program-spe- cific professional competencies and adhering to ethical and professional standards as promulgated by APA and NASP. ere are certain situations which will result in automatic dismissal from the program. ese include:

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