Graduate Studies

School Psychology

 

 

Program Description

School psychologists provide a variety of psychological services primarily in public school settings. Through their skills in consultation, assessment, intervention and program evaluation, school psychologists work closely with teachers, administrators, parents, and community agencies to identify and treat students' problems. Specialist degree level school psychologists are in demand regionally and nationally. Our program is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists, NCATE, and the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Graduates meet the requirements for certification as school psychologists in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and most other states. The School Psychology program requires 61 semester credits taken over three years. The program consists of two years of full-time on-campus course work and a one year internship. A non-terminal, thesis-based Master's degree is awarded after the first 30 semester credits with the terminal Specialist degree awarded after the remaining 31 credits. It is expected that students will earn both the Master's and the Specialist degrees. Continuous registration from enrollment to completion of Specialist degree (excluding summers) in coursework at MSUM or PSY 698/798: Continuing Registration is required. Students are admitted only on a full-time basis with attendance beginning in the fall semester. Admission is limited and competitive. The application deadline is February 15 for both degree programs. Late applications will be considered if space is available. 

 

 

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Master of Science and Specialist in School Psychology will show

  • evidence of a knowledge base in psychology
  • evidence of a knowledge base in education
  • evidence of ability to develop assessment strategies and to interpret assessment data
  • evidence of writing ability
  • evidence of ability to conduct research, evaluate research and to convey research findings
  • evidence of skill in designing and implementing intervention strategies for a variety of learning and social-emotional problems
  • evidence of an ability to consult effectively with teachers, parents and other professionals
  • evidence of an understanding of the needs of individuals with disabilities and from different cultural groups and of an ability to work effectively with various populations of students
  • evidence of ability to function ethically in the role of school psychologist
  • evidence of ability to use emergent technologies


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School Psychology Graduate Program
Minnesota State University Moorhead
1104 7th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56563
(218) 477-2802
e-mail: potter@mnstate.edu		 Graduate Studies Office
Minnesota State University Moorhead
1104 7th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56563
(218) 477-2344
e-mail: graduate@mnstate.edu
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