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The College has two programs in school psychology: (a) the Ph.D. program, which is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and (b) the Ed.M. program, which is approved by NASP. The theoretical model of our programs involves the application of psychological science to the promotion of learning and mental health in schools and other educational and mental health contexts.
The goal of the doctoral program is to train beginning-level school psychologists to work in schools, universities, research centers, testing companies and clinics that serve children, youth, and their families. Our scientist–practitioner training model consists of formal instruction and apprenticeship. Course work provides students with a strong foundation in psychological theory and research as well as its application to (a) the instruction and learning of school-related subjects, and (b) the understanding, promotion, and treatment of mental health problems. Practicum and internship experiences provide students with the opportunity to apply this knowledge directly to their work with clients. Clients are seen in a variety of contexts, including the Dean Hope Center (our College clinic) in the first year, collaborating schools in the second year (we provide school psychological services to children and youth in schools that serve children from ethnically and linguistically diverse low- and middle-income environments), organized externships in public schools, hospitals, and clinics in the New York City area in the third and fourth years, and a formal internship in the 5th year. Under close supervision by faculty, doctoral students apprentice in teaching (labs, modules for assessment courses) and clinical supervision of first-year students with practicum clients in the Dean Hope Center.
Students also take on leadership roles in research labs, admissions, faculty searches, and in mentoring younger Ph.D. students. Faculty research, all of which is cognitively, behaviorally, and/or developmentally oriented, provides yet another vehicle for students to develop and apply their knowledge.
In addition to the Ph.D. degree program, the Program in School Psychology also has a New York State Department of Education registered Ed.D option. However, this degree is not accredited by APA, and the Program has not accepted applications or admitted students to it in many years.
The goal of the Ed.M. program is to train beginning-level certified school psychologists to work in public schools. Course work provides students with a strong foundation in psychological theory and research as well as its application to (a) instruction and learning of school-related subjects, particularly reading, and (b) the understanding, promotion, and treatment of mental health in school settings. Practica and internship experiences provide students with the opportunity to apply this knowledge directly to their work with clients who are seen in the Dean Hope Center in the first year, our collaborating schools in the second year, and internships in schools in the New York City area or other parts of the country in the third year.
Specifically, we prepare school psychologists who:
Goal 1: Demonstrate a sound theoretical foundation in psychological science and use this knowledge as scientists/practitioners to plan, conduct, and evaluate psychological and educational research
Goal 2: Demonstrate knowledge and skills concerning fundamentals of measurement and assessment and the use of psychological and educational assessment measures in a non-biased, reliable and valid manner. Demonstrate knowledge and skills concerning the theories and tactics used to guide the design, implementation, and evaluation of effective interventions for children and adolescents and their families.
Goal 3: Demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical knowledge and skills when consulting with teachers, parents, and other professionals.
Goal 4: Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of individual cultural differences (e.g., race/ethnicity, gender, language, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, etc.) to effective professional practice in multicultural social contexts.
Goal 5: Demonstrate (a) active involvement in the profession, (b) commitment to professional ethics and standards, and (c) commitment to lifelong learning.
Points/Credits: 69
Entry Terms: Fall Only
Certification:
Degree Requirements
Master of Education (Ed.M., 69 points)
Master of Education-Regular Track (Ed.M., 69 points)
Our National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)-accredited 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 educational 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.
(The fieldwork sequence conforms to the calendar of our cooperating schools, NOT to the Teachers College academic calendar.)
Suggested sequence of courses by year and semester:
First Year
Fall (15 credits)
HBSK 4025 3 Professional and Ethical Functions of School Psychologists
HBSK 5320 3 Individual Psychological Testing I
HBSK 4074 3 Development of Reading Comprehension
HBSK 5378 3 Psychoeducational Assessment of School Subject Differences
HBSK 4073 3 Childhood Disorders
Spring (15 credits)
HBSK 5321 3 Individual Psychological Testing II
HBSK 6380 3 Psychoeducational Assessment of Culturally Diverse Students
HBSK 5096 3 Psychology of Memory: Cognitive and Affective Bases
HBSK 5050 3 Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions
BBS 5068(9) 3 Brain and Behavior I
Summer (6 credits)
Session A
HBSS 6100 3 Measurement and Program Evaluation
Session B
ORL 5362 3 Group Dynamics: A Systems Perspective
Second Year
Fall (13 credits)
HBSK 5280 4 Fieldwork
HBSK 6382 3 Psychoeducational Interventions in the Schools
HBSK 6584 3 Seminar: School Psychology Consultation
HBSK 5031 3 Families as a Context for Child Development
HBSE 4015 3 Applied Behavior Analysis I
Spring (13 credits)
HBSK 5280 4 Fieldwork
HBSK 6362 3 Group Practicum
HBSK 4030 3 Multicultural Issues in School Psychology
HUDM 4122 3 Probability and Statistical Inference
Third Year
Fall & Spring (4 credits)
HBSK 5480 2 Internship Supervision (2 credits per semester)
Master of Education-ABA Track (82 points)
In addition to our regular track, the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) track offers students the opportunity to obtain certification as a school psychologist and a license as a Behavior Analyst (LBA) in New York State, plus meet the requirements for certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) by earning a Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Suggested sequence of courses by year and semester:
First Year
Fall (16 credits)
HBSK 4025 3 Professional and Ethical Functions of School Psychologists
HBSK 5320 3 Individual Psychological Testing I
HBSE 4015 3 Applied Behavior Analysis I
HBSE 4034 1 Practicum in ABA (1 credit)
HBSK 4073 3 Childhood Disorders
HBSK 5378 3 Psychoeducational Assessment of School Subject Differences
Spring (12 credits)
HBSK 5321 3 Individual Psychological Testing II
HBSK 6380 3 Psychoeducational Assessment of Culturally Diverse Students
HBSK 5050 3 Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions
HBSE 4034 0 Practicum in ABA (0 credits)
HBSE 4044 3 Methods I: Research Methods in Pedagogy, Curriculum, and management
Summer (14 credits)
Session A (6 credits)
HBSE 4049 3 Professional and Ethical Issues in ABA
HBSS 6100 3 Measurement and Program Evaluation
Session B (8 credits)
ORL 5362 3 Group Dynamics: A Systems Perspective (one week)
HBSE 4048 3 Working with Families with Autism
BBS 5068 2 Brain & Behavior I
Second Year
Fall (17 credits)
BBS 5069 1 Brain and Behavior II
HBSK 5280 4 Fieldwork
HBSK 6382 3 Psychoeducational Interventions in the Schools
HBSK 6584 3 Seminar: School Psychology Consultation
HBSK 5031 3 Families as a Context for Child Development
HBSE 4045 3 Methods 2: Curr/Ped Operations for Teaching
Spring (16 credits)
HBSK 5280 4 Fieldwork
HBSK 6362 3 Group Practicum
HBSE 4016 3 ABA II
HBSK 4030 3 Multicultural Issues in School Psychology
HBSK 5096 3 Psychology of Memory: Cognitive and Affective Bases
Summer (5 credits)
Session A
HUDM 4122 3 Probability and Statistical Inference
Session B
HBSE 4047 2 Record Keeping in ABA (online)
Third Year
Fall and Spring (2 credits)
HBSK 5480 2 Internship Supervision (1 credit per semester)
Points/Credits: 90
Entry Terms: Fall Only
Certification:
Degree Requirements
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D., 90 points)
Our American Psychological Association (APA)- and National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)- accredited doctoral program (Ph.D.) requires a minimum of 90 points. Students may have to complete courses in addition to those included in the curriculum if their advisor deems it necessary (e.g., an extra statistics course). Attainment of the doctoral degree prepares students for certification as a school psychologist and licensure as a psychologist. On average, doctoral students should plan on five years of full-time attendance, including summers. This includes three years of coursework, a two-semester externship in the third year, a full-year internship during the fifth year, and a dissertation.
Suggested Sequence of Courses by Year and Semester
First Year
Fall (12 credits)
HBSK5320(3) Individual Psychological Testing I*
HBSK4025(3) Professional and Ethical Functions of School Psychologists
HBSK4073(3) Childhood Disorders*
HUDM4122(3) Probability and Statistical Inference (most semesters)
HBSK657_(0) Research Practicum
Spring (15 credits)
HBSK5321(3) Individual Psychological Testing II*
HBSK5378(3) Practicum in Psychoeducational Assessment of School Subject Difficulties*
HBSK5050(3) Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions for Youth
HBSK6380(3) Practicum in Psychoeducational Assessment with Culturally Diverse Students
HBSE 4015(3) Applied Behavior Analysis I
HBSK657_(0) Research Practicum
Summer (6 credits)
HUDM5122(3) Applied Regression Analysis (most semesters)
ORL5362(3) Group Dynamics: A Systems Perspective (most semesters)
Second Year
Fall (13 credits)
ORLJ5040(3) Research Methods in Social Psychology
HBSK5280(4) Fieldwork in School Psychological Services
HBSK6584(3) Seminar: School Psychology Consultation
HBSK6382(3) Advanced Practicum in Psychoeducational Interventions in Schools
HBSK657_(0) Research Practicum
Spring (18 credits)
HBSK5031(3) Family as the Context for Child Development
HBSK657_(0) Research Practicum
HBSK5280(4) Fieldwork in School Psychological Services
HBSK 6362(3) Group Work with Children & Adolescents
HBSK 4030 (3) Multicultural Issues in School Psychology
BBS 5069 (2) Brain and behavior I
Summer (8 credits)
HUDM5059(3) Psychological Measurement
HUDM5123(3) Linear Models and Experimental Design
BBS 5069 (1) Brain and behavior II
Third Year
Fall (5 credits)
HBSK5271(2) Supervised Externship in Psychoeducational Practice (Section 1)
HBSK657_(0) Research Practicum
HUDK6520(3) Seminar in Lifespan Developmental Psychology (offered every other year)
HBSK4074(3) Development of Reading Comprehension
Spring (6 credits)
HBSK5096(3) Psychology of Memory: Cognitive and Affective Bases
HBSK5271(2) Supervised Externship in Psychoeducational Practice (Section 1)
HBSK5273(1) Supervised Experience in Supervision
HBSK 6383 (3) Neuropsychological Assessment of Children and Adults
HBSK657_(0) Research Practicum:
Summer (3 credits)
CCPX6020(3) History and Systems of Psychology
Fourth Year
Fall (4 credits)
ORLJ5540 (3) Pro-seminar in Social Psychology
HBSK7503(1) Dissertation Seminar**
HBSK5271(0) Supervised Externship in Psychoeducational Practice (Section 2)
Spring (0 credits)
HBSK5271(0) Supervised Externship in Psychoeducational Practice (Section 2)
HBSK8902(0) Dissertation Advisement
Fifth Year
HBSK6480(0) School Psychology Internship
PLEASE NOTE
The following courses, which are included in a fall or spring semester in the suggested sequence can be taken in the summer. However, before deciding to take any of the following in the summer, please consult with your advisor.
1. HUDM4122, Probability and Statistical Inference (most semesters)
2. HBSK4074, Development of Reading Comprehension