School Psychology MEd/EdS Program of Study
Program of Study
The University of Massachusetts School Psychology Program courses are organized within seven basic domains: (a) Psychological & Educational Foundations, (b) Psychometrics, Assessment, & Research, (c) Methods of School-Based Intervention, (d) Professional School Psychology, (e) Applications of Research Skills, (f) Practicum Experiences, and (g) Internship Experiences. A minimum of 69 graduate credits is required.
| Course | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Fall | ||
| EDUC 708 | School Psychology Cognitive Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 741 | Principles and Practices of School Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 677 | Foundations in Bilingual and Multicultural Education | 3 |
| EDUC 632 | Principles of Educational and Psychological Testing | 3 |
| EDUC 594M | Child and Adolescent Development for the Helping Profession | 3 |
| EDUC 694A | Practicum in School Psychology Assessment | 1 |
| First Year Spring | ||
| EDUC 775 | Historical Foundations and Contemporary Theories of Psychology and Education | 3 |
| EDUC 685 | Developmental Psychopathology | 3 |
| EDUC 694A | Practicum in School Psychology: Educational Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 705 | Assessment in School Psychology: Educational Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 532 | Applied Behavior Analysis in Applied Settings | 3 |
| Second Year Fall | ||
| EDUC 698Q | School Psychology Practicum | |
| EDUC 794I | Prevention and Intervention for Achievement Problems in Schools | 3 |
| EDUC 762 | School Psychology Social and Behavioral Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 694A | Practicum in School Psychology Assessment | |
| EDUC 663 | Experimental Single Case Research Designs for Educators and Helping Professionals | 3 |
| EDUC 669 | Policy and Legal Perspectives in Special Education | 3 |
| Second Year Spring | ||
| EDUC 698Q | School Psychology Practicum | |
| EDUC 628 | Prevention and Intervention for Mental Health Problems in Schools | 3 |
| EDUC 702 | School Based Consultation | 3 |
| EDUC 871 | Design and Evaluation of Educational Programs | 3 |
| EDUC 779 | Physiological Bases of Human Behavior, Affect, and Learning | 3 |
| Third Year Fall | ||
| EDUC 765 | Pre-Professional Internship in School Psychology | 1,200 hours total for the year |
| Third Year Spring | ||
| EDUC 765 | Pre-Professional Internship in School Psychology | 1,200 hours total for the year |