Part of the Graduate School of Education
School Psychology, MA & AC
Our master's program with an advanced certificate in school psychology focuses on the practitioner-scientist model of training and offers experiences in four areas: educational/psychological foundations, assessment, direct/indirect interventions and consultation. The practitioner-scientist model, approved by National Association of School Psychologists, will prepare you to work in schools by utilizing (a) psychological assessments and classroom data to guide interventions, (b) primary and secondary psychoeducational and mental health interventions, and (c) collaboration and pre-referral consultation with parents and teachers. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be eligible for New York State initial certification as a school psychologist.
Why School Psychology at UB?
The features of our program include:
- the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working in a school and assessing children beginning right away, in the fall of the first semester
- additional opportunities to gain experience beyond coursework by working with a faculty member in conducting research
- applying knowledge of inter-individual differences in assessment, consultation, counseling and other professional work in order to ensure effective, equitable and respectful school psychological services to all of their clients
- facilitating professional identity development as school psychologists and foster strong commitments to ethical guidelines regarding both professional practice and research
- providing in-depth training under supervised conditions in both the direct and indirect service models
- training specialist-level school psychologists consistent with the practitioner-scientist model
Program Overview
| Academic credential granted | Master of Arts (MA) with Advanced Certificate (AC) |
|---|---|
| Credits required for completion | 61 |
| Time to completion | 6 full-time semesters |
| Course delivery | On campus |
| Careers | School Psychologist |
| School-based internship hours | 1,200 clock hours |
| Application deadline | Fall: Feb. 1 |
Year One
FALL | Semester 1 (12 credits)
CEP 590 Psychology Measurement and Intellectual Assessment
CEP 640 Perspectives in School Psychology
CEP 653 Foundations of Counseling Theories
CEP 656 Collaboration for School Safety
SPRING | Semester 2 (12 credits)
CEP 541 Human Growth and Development
CEP 551 School-wide Practices for Diverse Learners
CEP 592 Psychological Assessment of Children and Adolescents
CEP 644 Counseling with Children and Adolescents
SUMMER | Semester 3 (6 credits)
CEP 634 Multicultural Counseling
CEP 692 Specialized Techniques for Adolescents
Year Two
FALL | Semester 4 (13 credits)
CEP 522 Statistical Methods I
CEP 593C Practicum in School Psychology
CEP 695 Psychopathology Interventions
CEP 650 Behavioral Therapy with Children and Adolescents
SPRING | Semester 5 (12 credits)
CEP 593D Practicum in School Psychology
CEP 664 Process of Consultation
CEP 694 Interventions to Develop Academic Skills
CEP 700 Research Project in School Psychology
Year Three
FALL | Semester 6 (3 credits)
CEP 699 Internship in School Psychology
SPRING | Semester 7 (3 credits)
CEP 699 Internship in School Psychology
Standardized Testing No Longer Required
In an effort to make the application process more equitable, the GRE/MAT is no longer required for admissions consideration. If you still plan to take the GRE/MAT exam, you can send your scores through the testing agency, and they will automatically be added to your application; however, they are not required for admission consideration to this program.
You must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
Submit your completed online application, which includes:
- Application fee: A $50 non-refundable application fee, submitted electronically through UB's ePayment system.
- Contact information for at least three individuals who will each be asked to provide an electronic recommendation letter.
- Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended. (UB transcripts are automatically submitted for current UB students and alumni.)
- Resume/CV
- Statement of intent regarding why you want to become a school psychologist. Please include any experiences in working with children/adolescents and/or experiences working within the school setting.
- Diverse backgrounds statement: Describe any interests and experiences you have had working with individuals from different backgrounds than yourself (e.g., ethnic/racial, cultural, socio-economic, religious, ability status, sexual orientation). How have these experiences influenced you? (300-400 words)
Admission Interview: An interview is required to be considered for admission to this program.
Former/Maiden Name: Please provide us with your former/maiden name if you have one. When requesting transcripts, please ask the sending institution to indicate your current name and former/maiden name.
Admission Decision: The admission decision will be communicated to you as soon as review is complete. The decision is based on a number of factors and is the result of a thorough and deliberate process. All decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
In-state Residency Tuition
In order to qualify for the in-state residency tuition rate, you are required to provide residency documentation indicating you have lived in New York State (NYS) 12 months prior to your semester start date.
If accepted, you will need to upload 3 documents to qualify for the in-state tuition rate. See Required Documents for Residency Application for more information.
International Applicant Additional Requirements
- Official original proof of your degree
- A copy of your passport biographical page
- Official test scores for either the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic Test, the PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic, or DET (Duolingo English Test). Test scores must be dated within two years of submitting your application.
- TOEFL minimum score is a 250 for a computer based test, 600 for a paper based test and 79 for the Internet based test
- IELTS Academic Test minimum score is 6.5 overall
- PTE minimum score is 55 overall
- DET minimum score is 120 overall
- Financial documentation — International graduate applicants must document their ability to pay for all costs incurred while studying in the U.S.
- An official bank statement
All financial forms and supporting documentation with required signatures must be uploaded with your application, and must be dated within one year of your intended enrollment date.
New York State prides itself in the high quality of its licensed and certified professionals. For the protection of its citizens, each license and certificate has requirements that individuals must meet in order to be licensed or certified in New York State. SUNY’s academic programs leading to licensure or certification are carefully designed to meet and exceed these State requirements. This is a role SUNY plays in protecting the public. Other states frequently have their own requirements, so if your goal is to practice in another state, this disclosure will help you check to see what that state requires.
Enrolled students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact their State’s licensure entity using the links provided in the full disclosure document to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by their state(s) of choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Questions About the Admission Process?
Graduate School of Education
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716-645-2110
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