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DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING
Chair: Dr. Otis Williams III

DEGREE OFFERED

Master of Arts and Certificate of Advanced Study In School
Psychology

Graduate Program Coordinator:
Dr. Kimberly M. Daniel
Graduate Faculty: Dr. Darla M. Scott and Dr. Jennifer M. West
Room 280, James E. Proctor Building

*(Please refer to the School Psychology Program Handbook for a
comprehensive description of the MA/CAS program.)

This program trains candidates to become competent and caring culturally
responsive practitioners in the field of school psychology to assist schools in
attaining high levels of academic achievement among diverse student
populations. They partner with school personnel, parents, and outside agencies
to improve supports for children at the individual, classroom, and school
systems level. The program offers a strong foundation in psychological
theories, consultation processes, data-based decision making, psycho-
educational assessment, understanding exceptional children, cultural
competencies, prevention and intervention techniques, counseling, and
practica experiences. All candidates will be required to demonstrate a basic
knowledge of statistics and research methods and will
learn professional ethics and legislation relevant to the educational system.
Candidates are expected to complete 60 credit hours to obtain the master’s
degree and the Certificate of Advanced Study. Graduates of the program will be
eligible to apply for certification in Maryland and eligible to apply
for certification at the national level based on successful completion of the
national certification examination (i.e., The Praxis Series: Exam in School
Psychology) for school psychologists.
Admission to the Program

The school psychology program only admits candidates once a year. Applicants
are asked to submit all materials on or prior to April 1 to gain admittance for
the upcoming fall semester. However, applicants are strongly encouraged to

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