School psychologists help children and youth succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. They collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students that strengthen connections between home and school. The 60-credit M.S.Ed. Program in School Psychology provides students with core knowledge and skills necessary to work in today’s schools. Specifically our program has outlined eleven competencies based on those competencies laid out by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Those include: data-based decision-making; consultation and collaboration; effective instruction; socialization and the development of life-skills; student diversity in development and learning; school and systems organization; policy development and the development of appropriate school climate; prevention, crisis intervention and mental health interventions; home-school collaboration; research and program evaluation; individualized professional development; and information technology. Our 60-credit MSED Program in School Psychology is registered with the New York State Education Department as satisfying the educational requirements for provisional certification as a school psychologist.

A minimum grade point average of 3.0 from undergraduate or previous graduate study is required for full matriculation. Applicants with a 2.50 – 3.0 GPA are considered for limited matriculation. If admitted with limited matriculation status, students may take a maximum of 6 credits each semester for two semesters and must attain an overall grade point average of 3.0 to continue in the program and become fully matriculated. After 12 credits on limited matriculation status, students with under a 3.0 grade point average may not be permitted to continue in the program. IELTS/TOEFL.