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Our National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)-approved Master of Education program requires 69 points of coursework. The course of study stresses a firm grounding in the core areas of psychology, especially cognitive psychology, as well as in the tools traditionally used by school psychologists to apply their knowledge and skills to school settings. Completion of the Ed.M. program in School Psychology can lead to certification as a school psychologist in New York State.

Ed.M. students should plan on three years of full-time attendance, including summers. Although part-time attendance is possible, full-time attendance leads to a richer educa-tional experience. Ed.M. students must be available to spend a minimum of one full day per week for practica in their first year and two full days per week for fieldwork in their second year. Internships are full-time. 

 

Suggested sequence of courses by year and semester:

 

First Year:

 

Fall

 

• HBSK 4025              Professional and ethical functions of school psychologists

 

• HBSK 4072              Theory and techniques of reading assessment and intervention

 

• HBSK 5031              Family as a context for child development

 

• HBSK 5320              Individual psychological testing I

 

• HBSK 5378 Practicum in psycho-educational assessment of school subject difficulties

 

Spring

 

• HBSK 4073              Childhood disorders

 

• HBSK 5321              Individual psychological testing II

 

• HBSK 6380              Practicum in psycho-educational assessment with culturally

 

diverse students

 

• HBSS 6100               Measurement and program evaluation

 

• HUDF 4029 Sociology of schools (HUDF 4021 and HUDF 4027 are acceptable alternatives.)

 

Summer

 

• ORL 5362                 Group dynamics: A systems perspective

 

• HBSK 6584              Seminar: School psychology consultation

 

Second Year:

 

Fall

 

• HBSK 4074*            Development of reading comprehension strategies and study skills or

 

• HBSK 5085*            Observing and assessing preschool children

 

• HBSK 5050              Therapeutic interventions for school psychologists

 

• HBSK 5070              Neural bases for language and cognitive development

 

• HBSK 5280              Fieldwork in school psychological services

 

• HBSK 6382              Advanced practicum in psycho-educational interventions in schools

 

Spring

 

• CCPJ 6362               Group practicum

 

• HBSK 5051              Child-adolescent PTSD and related disorders

 

• HBSK 5096              The psychology of memory

 

• HBSK 5280              Fieldwork in school psychological services

 

• HBSK 6383              Neuropsychological assessment of children and adults

 

Summer

 

• HUDM 4122             Probability and statistical inference

 

Third Year:

 

• HBSK 6480 School psychologist internship (full-time placement)

 

*Take HBSK 5085 if you are interested in working with young children; take HBSK 4074 if you are interested in late elementary/middle school and high school populations.