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Our Master's in School Psychology (Specialist in School Psychology, M.A. SSP) employs the scientist-practitioner approach to equip students with skills for supporting child and adolescent development within various contexts.
The curriculum provides rigorous training in psychological theory while developing research capabilities for generating new insights. Students gain expertise in ethical professional practices including assessment, intervention strategies, and consultation services. Our program focuses on expanding understanding of behavioral patterns in educational settings. We prepare graduates for diverse roles as educators, counselors, assessors, and investigators by fostering expertise in developmental psychology, educational psychology, learning theories, and research methodologies.
Students must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution. A grade point average of at least 3.00 in upper-division (junior- and senior-level) coursework and in any graduate work already completed.
The minimum scores considered acceptable for admission by the Graduate School are:
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Application deadline: January 10 for fall and summer