Dr. Diane Harris, Graduate Coordinator (415.338.7064, dharris@sfsu.edu)
The Master of Science program in School Psychology leads to the Pupil Personnel Services Credential with authorization in School Psychology. Designed primarily for full time students, an M.S. degree is obtained after successful completion of the fourth semester and a Pupil Personnel Services Credential with an authorization in School Psychology is obtained after successful completion of the sixth semester in the program. In addition to theory and methods courses, the program includes fieldwork, practica and internship experiences.
Prerequisites: Acceptance
into the program is based on evidence of psychological experience
with children and families in institutions such as schools and
service oriented settings. Academic
preparation is demonstrated by the capacity to make use of graduated
level academic work and professional training.
These qualities may be assessed by record of previous academic
accomplishments in Psychology or other related fields that emphasize
an understanding of children and their families, and by record of
clinical work experience. Students
entering the program should have completed courses in introductory
statistics and research, clinical psychology, developmental
psychology, abnormal psychology, learning psychology, personality
psychology and cross-cultural psychology.
It is required
that applicants submit Graduate Record Examination scores, general
test portion only. GRE scores can be up
to five years old (maximum).
| School Psychology Program | ||||
| PSY 721, 722 | Clinical Methods | 6 |
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| PSY 728 | Seminar to Accompany Psychology Practicum | 6 |
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| PSY 729 | Psychology Practicum | 6 | ||
| PSY 829 | School Psychology Practicum | 6 | ||
| PSY 828 | Conference to Accompany the School Psychology Practicum | 6 | ||
| PSY 855 | Seminar in Professional School Psychology | 3 | ||
| PSY 770 | Research Methods and Techniques | 3 | ||
| COUN 827 | The Consultation Process | 1 | ||
| COUN 700 | Theories of Counseling | 3 | ||
| COUN 858 | Couples and Family Counseling | 3 | ||
| SPED 772 | Assessment, Curriculum, and Instruction of Mild/Moderate Disabilities | 3 | ||
| SPED 803 | Communication, Diversity and Exceptionality | 3 | ||
| SPED 793 | Atypical Cognitive Development | 3 | ||
| PSY 896 | Directed Reading and Comprehensive Written Exam | 3 | ||
| OR | ||||
| PSY 898 | Master’s Thesis and Oral Defense | 3 | ||
MINIMUM TOTAL UNITS |
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