The Master of Arts degree and Certificate for Advanced Study in School Psychology (MA/CAS) is a 60-credit hour program that trains candidates to become competent and caring practitioners in the field of school psychology.  IN order to assist schools in promoting high levels of academic achievement among diverse student populations, the program offers a strong foundation in psychological theories, counseling, psycho-educational assessment, cultural competencies, consultation processes, intervention techniques and field practica. 

All students will be required to demonstrate a basic knowledge of statistics and research and will learn professional ethics and legislation relevant to the educational system.  Practicum students will work directly with children and educational professionals under the guidance of a certified school psychologist.  Courses are typically offered during the evening; however, candidates should be prepared to complete field experience during the day.  Occasionally, a school psychology core course will be offered during the day or on Saturday and a limited number of courses will be offered during the summer sessions.  Candidates enter into a 1200 clock hour internship experience after completion of all coursework.  Completion of the MA/CAS sequence will enable the candidate to apply for school psychology certification in the State of Maryland.

CORE COURSES
EDUC 507Advanced Developmental Psychology
ESAS 713Curriculum Change and Instructional Methods
PSYC 735Dynamics of Group Behavior
SPED 520Instructional Methods and Curriculum Planning
SPSY 501Introduction to School Psychology
SPSY 503School Based Consultation
SPSY 504Psychopathology of Childhood
SPSY 505Counseling Children in a School Setting
SPSY 507School Assessment I
SPSY 610School Assessment II
SPSY 509Research Methods and Statistics
SPSY 510Psychology of Exceptional Children
SPSY 601Human Learning
SPSY 607Practicum I
SPSY 608Practicum II
SPSY 701Psychological and Educational Interventions
SPSY 702Seminar in Ethics and Professional Issues in School Psychology
SPSY 805Internship
SPSY 807Internship
**** ***Elective

School Psychology Sequence

Year One - Fall
SPSY 501Introduction to School Psychology*
EDUC 507Advanced Developmental Psychology*
SPSY 507School Assessment I*
SPSY 509Research Methods and Statistics*
Spring
SPSY 504Psychopathology of Childhood*
SPSY 510Psychology of Exceptional Children*
SPSY 610School Assessment II*
Summer
SPSY 601Human Learning
SPSY 505Counseling Children in a School Setting*
Year Two - Fall
SPSY 703Cultural Proficiency in School Psychology
SPSY 503School Based Consultation*
SPSY 607Practicum I*
EDUC 513Curriculum Change and Instructional Methods or SPED520 Instructional Methods and Curriculum Planning
Spring
SPSY 702Seminar in Ethics and Professional Issues in School Psychology
SPSY 701Psychological and Educational Interventions
PSYC 735Dynamics of Group Behavior
SPSY 608Practicum II
Summer
 Elective
Year Three
SPSY 805Internship
SPSY 807Internship

* Identifies the courses needed to complete Master of Arts (MA) degree. CAS is obtained upon successful completion of the MA, the other courses listed above and a 1200 clock hour internship

Important Links

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

American Psychological Associaiton (Division 16) (APA)

Association of Black Psychologists

National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI)

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

National Association for Multicultural Education

Maryland School Psychologists' Association (MSPA)