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DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING
Chair: Rosalyn V. Green

DEGREE OFFERED

Master of Arts and Certificate of Advanced Study In School
Psychology

College of Education
Department of Counseling
*Program: Master of Arts and Certificate of Advanced Study in School
Psychology
Graduate Program Coordinator: Dr. Kimberly Daniel
Room 280, Center for Learning and Technology

*(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
practitioners in the field of school psychology in order to assist schools
in obtaining high levels of academic achievement among diverse
student populations. They partner with school personnel, families, and
community agencies to improve supports for children at the
individual, classroom, and school systems’ level. This program’s
curriculum provides a strong foundation in legal, ethical, and
professional practice; cultural proficiency and diversity; and research
and program evaluation. Candidates who graduate from the program
will be required to demonstrate proficient knowledge and skills in the
following areas: a) consultation and collaborative processes; b)
evaluation and assessment; c) implementation of prevention and
intervention strategies; and d) use of counseling and crisis supports.
In addition, candidates who are successful in this program must
demonstrate professional qualities such as a positive disposition,
responsibility, initiative, perseverance, critical thinking ability, and self-
reflection.

Candidates are expected to complete 60 credit hours in order to
obtain the Master’s degree and the Certificate of Advanced Study.
Candidates must plan their programs in consultation with an assigned
advisor from the school psychology faculty. Graduates of the program

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