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.
The features of our program include:
| 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 |
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
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
CEP 634 Multicultural Counseling
CEP 692 Specialized Techniques for Adolescents
CEP 522 Statistical Methods I
CEP 593C Practicum in School Psychology
CEP 695 Psychopathology Interventions
CEP 650 Behavioral Therapy with Children and Adolescents
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
CEP 699 Internship in School Psychology
CEP 699 Internship in School Psychology
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:
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 order to qualify for the in-state residency tuition rate, you must provide residency documentation indicating you have lived in New York State (NYS) 12 months before your semester start date.
If accepted, you will need to upload three documents to qualify for the in-state tuition rate. See Required Documents for Residency Application for more information.
All financial forms and supporting documentation with required signatures must be uploaded with your application and 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.
We have a collection of frequently asked questions that may help you. If your questions are still unanswered, we are glad to help! Contact our admission office.
Office of Graduate Admission
Graduate School of Education
366 Baldy Hall, North Campus
716-645-2110
gseinfo@buffalo.edu