Educational Specialist Degree in School Ps ychology
The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) Program in School Psychology has been fully approved by the National Association of School Psychologists since 2005. A graduate of a NASP-approved program is automatically eligible to become a nationally certified school psychologist (NCSP), pending documentation of an internship consistent with NASP standards and attainment of a passing score on the national school psychology (PRAXIS II) examination.
The School Psychology Program builds on the mission of the College of Educational Studies by seeking to prepare knowledgeable, skilled and reflective School Psychologists who are effective change agents for individuals, families, communities and institutions. The program makes every effort to prepare candidates to work with parents and youth of varied abilities, cultural backgrounds, economic levels, and value orientations. It is important that graduates feel capable of and committed to making a constructive contribution to the improvement of communities and schools, as well assisting individual students. The curriculum is built on the National Association of School Psychologists Domains of Training and Practice as well as eight program “big ideas.”
· Collaboration
· Cultural Competence
· Oral Communication
· Written Communication
· Self-reflection and tolerance for complexity and ambiguity
· Commitment to service and advocacy
· Building solutions for children through an appreciation of their strengths and resources
· Understanding of children both as individuals and as participants in multiple systems
This Ed.S. in School Psychology consists of 69 semester units, 450 hours of practica, and 1,200 hours of internship. The majority of these hours must be done in a public school setting with the students of a variety of ages, ability levels, cultural heritages and socioeconomic backgrounds. The program leads to both the PPS credential in School Psychology and the Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) in School Psychology. Students without a prior earned Master of Arts degree in a related field may also earn the Master of Arts degree in Educational Psychology after completion of required course work and a comprehensive exam. The PPSP credential authorizes service as a school psychologist in California for grades preschool through 12. The program prepares students to perform a variety of tasks including assessment for intervention, personal counseling, behavior management, and consultation with teachers and parents. In addition to coursework and fieldwork, students must pass the CBEST and an oral exit interview, as well as prepare a professional portfolio.
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The College of Educational Studies also offers a Doctrate in Education with an emphasis in School Psychology. More information...
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