Master of Arts in School Psychology

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Completion of the Master of Arts (M.A.) in School Psychology provides a background in the theories, major knowledge, and methodological procedures in school psychology. This program (or its equivalent) is required for admission into the Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) program. The Master of Arts and Educational Specialist in School Psychology combine to meet the requirements for NJ Department of Education certification in School Psychology.

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 36 s.h.

COUN 26509 - Group Counseling in Educational Settings Credits: 3
COUN 26526 - Individual Counseling Procedures Credits: 3
LDTC 18520 - Neurological Bases of Educational Disorders Credits: 3
PSY 01570 - Research Methodology and Statistics in Counseling Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 03624 - Psychopathology of Children and Adolescents Credits: 3
PSY 05610 - Social and Cultural Diversity Credits: 3
or
COUN 26525 - Multicultural Counseling and Advocacy in Educational Settings Credits: 3
PSY 06533 - Tests and Measurements Credits: 3
PSY 22507 - Development and Learning Credits: 3
PSY 09560 - Lifespan Development Credits: 3
PSY 22600 - Seminar I in Applied Research: School Psychology Credits: 3
or
SPSY 22600 - Applied Research Seminar I: School Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 22601 - Seminar II in Applied Research: School Psychology Credits: 3
or
SPSY 22601 - Applied Research Seminar II: School Psychology Credits: 3
SPED 08555 - Education and Psychology of Students with Disabilities Credits: 3

Total Required Credits for the Program: 36 s.h.

Foundation Courses

None

Graduation/Exit, Benchmark, and/or Thesis Requirements

Successful completion of comprehensive exam (no thesis required)

Minimum Required Grades and Cumulative GPA

The Master of Arts in School Psychology is a Category 2 program.

For details regarding satisfactory academic progress and graduation requirements, please visit Academic Program Policy Categories

Program Coordinator
Barbara Bole Williams, PhD, NCSP
Professor
James Hall
williamsb@rowan.edu

Program Coordinator/Advisor Contact Information
Christina A. Simmons, Ph.D., BCBA-D.
Robinson Hall
856.256.4874
simmonsc@rowan.edu