School Psychology M.A./School Psychology Credential

School Psychology M.A./School Psychology Credential is a Masters program taught at Fresno Pacific University, USA. Intake: Cohorts begin in the Fall semester.. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (The program generally runs 6 semesters, determined by the Pr) options.

The Master of Arts in School Psychology with a California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential prepares you to work as a credentialed school psychologist in a public school setting. You complete a minimum of 62 units of advanced coursework, plus three prerequisites. A sequence of courses is determined by the program director.

The program includes academic classroom training and applied field experience. It uses schedules with synchronous online options as well as in-class options. Fieldwork is completed across locations including Central Valley placements ranging from Bakersfield to Merced, and select placements along California’s Central Coast.

For the credential pathway, you must meet additional requirements to be recommended to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, including a master’s degree and a passing score of 155 on the NASP PRAXIS exam. After completing internship, the program exit exam, and the master’s degree requirements, you may apply for the PPS Credential in School Psychology.

Modules

• PPP 741 - Basic Principles of Behavior
• PPP 748 - School Psychology Supervised Practicum Experience I
• PPP 749 - School Psychology Supervised Practicum Experience II
• PPP 750 - Professional Theory and Practice: School Psychology
• PPP 751 - Family School Collaboration and Support
• PPP 752 - Legal and Ethical Practices in School Psychology
• PPP 753 - Assessments in the Schools
• PPP 754 - School Wide Practices to Promote Learning
• PPP 755 - Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment
• PPP 756 - Interpretation
• PPP 757 - Identify and Monitor Effective Interventions
• PPP 758 - Intervention Based Instructional Support: Development of Academic Skills

The minimum requirements for admission in School Psychology M.A./School Psychology Credential at Fresno Pacific University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Fresno Pacific University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Fresno Pacific University as pre-requiste for admission in School Psychology M.A./School Psychology Credential.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Admission is based on a review of academic achievements, work experience, and a personal statement by the admission committee.
• Completed Application for Admission.
• Official college/university transcript(s) verifying receipt of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and any post-baccalaureate work (a final transcript must be submitted before you may enroll in classes).
• If cumulative GPA for the bachelor's degree is below a 3.0 (4.0 scale), a letter of explanation is required.
• Two references required, attesting to professional qualities and academic qualifications.
• Statement of Intent explaining interest in the program, long-term goals, and experience in the field.
• Program Interview: an impromptu writing sample, one page in length, submitted during interview time.
• Evidence of application for a Certificate of Clearance for a valid California Teaching Commission credential.
• Prerequisite classes (with a grade of "C" or better) before starting: Child Growth and Development, General Psychology, Introduction to Statistics and Research Methods.

NASP PRAXIS exam: passing score of 155

Please check detail of study units at http://www.fresno.edu/graduate/program/school-psychology-maschool-psychology-credential

• Work as a credentialed school psychologist in a public school setting.
• Apply for the Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Psychology after completing internship, program exit exam, and master’s degree requirements.

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.