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Psychology and Counseling Programs

Chairperson: Edward J. O'Brien, Ph.D.

Master's and Post-Master's Certification || Counseling Programs || Psychology Programs || Certification of Advanced Graduate Studies || Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology

The Department of Psychology and Counseling provides a range of programs designed to serve the interests and professional orientations of varied human service practitioners. Marywood has been involved in the preparation of Psychologists, Counselors, and other mental health professionals for over 50 years.

Psychology StudentsSpecifically, the Department strives:

  1. To educate students in understanding the complexity and diversity of human behavior.
  2. To educate students to develop and implement intervention strategies to assist clients in attaining a higher quality of life.
  3. To facilitate students' understanding of the varied roles, obligations and ethics of human service providers.
  4. To develop competencies to critically evaluate and contribute to research in the fields of counseling and psychology.
  5. To train practitioners who strive to maintain the highest standards of professional conduct while continually updating their skills in chosen concentration areas.

Programs have sufficient flexibility to permit individual students, under advisement, to plan part-time or full-time schedules appropriate to their individual needs and professional priorities. (Please note that the Psy.D. program is available only to fulltime students.) Competencies are developed through formal courses, independent study and extensive supervised practica and internships, both on and off campus.

Student advisement and review are essential components of the overall training program. Trainee progress is monitored by the faculty during periodic student progress review sessions. In order to acquire the required competencies, a student may need more than the minimum credits required.

The department has a long tradition of preparing professionals for service in the educational setting. Educational Specialist certificates and/or degree programs are available in secondary school counseling, elementary school counseling and school psychology. Those interested in a broader area of service may consider the Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling with an applied emphasis in diverse settings. Also available are concentrations in Child Clinical/School and in Clinical Services leading to the Master of Arts in Psychology. Other psychology degree options are available for those who wish to develop a systematic understanding of human behavior for purposes of self-enrichment, pre-doctoral preparation and other related purposes. Finally, a doctoral program leading to the Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) degree is offered.

Graduates of the Department of Psychology and Counseling have enjoyed excellent career opportunities and placements. Graduates are employed in institutions of higher education, community mental health agencies and elementary or secondary schools throughout the eastern United States. In addition, a number of graduates are doctoral students, continuing their education at major universities in the United States (University of Missouri, University of Connecticut, Brandeis University, Florida Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University, Penn State University, Brown University, etc.).

Back to topMaster's and Post-Master's Certification Programs in Counseling and Psychology

Psychology Admission Requirements || Counseling Admission Requirements || Counseling Candidacy and Degree Requirements || Psychology Candidacy and Degree Requirements || Department Requirements and Student Handbook || Endorsement Policy || Professional Conduct || Certification/Licensure || Psychology Services Center

Psychology Admission Requirements

Master's degree and certification students in Counseling or Psychology must meet the general admission requirements of the University. While a strong undergraduate background in psychology is preferred, capable students with course work in general psychology, developmental psychology and statistics will be considered.

All applicants must submit either a Miller Analogies Test score or a Graduate Record Examination Aptitude Test score. Scores at or above the 50th percentile are preferred for the Miller Analogies Test or the Graduate Record Exam. Additionally, degree applicants may be required to participate in an on-campus interview. No more than six credits earned prior to full admission may be applied to a degree in the Department of Psychology and Counseling.

Counseling Admission Requirements

Degree seeking students in Counseling must meet the general admission requirements of the University.

All applicants must submit either a Miller Analogies Test score or a Graduate Record Examination Aptitude Test score. No more than six credits earned prior to full admission may be applied to a degree in the Department of Psychology and Counseling. Admission to the program is based upon a holistic review of undergraduate GPA, letters of recommendation and test scores.

Advisement

The faculty of the Department of Psychology and Counseling believe that advisement is a critical component of graduate training. As such, faculty are available to students during posted times. While the student's advisor is an essential part of the student's progress throughout the program, students are reminded that it is the student's responsibility to schedule appointments, to register for courses in a timely manner and to submit various departmental and Graduate School forms (Candidacy, Comprehensive Exams, Professional Contribution, Internship and Graduation). Students should be very familiar with the Student Handbook in their program of study and consult with their advisor on a regular basis.

Counseling Candidacy and Degree Requirements

To be eligible for candidacy in Counseling, students must meet the following requirements:

  1. Fulfill any and all Admissions Committee requirements.
  2. Complete twelve credits at Marywood with a QPA OF 3.00 or better.
  3. Apply for candidacy after completing twelve credits in the department.
  4. Submit a career goal statement.
  5. Receive departmental approval of a planned 48 or 60 credit program.
  6. Successful completion of semi-annual performance of academic, interpersonal, and professional behavior.

Degree requirements include a practicum, internship and final comprehensive examination.

Psychology Candidacy and Degree Requirements

To be eligible for candidacy in Psychology, students must meet the following requirements:

  1. Fulfill any and all Admissions Committee requirements.
  2. Complete twelve credits at Marywood with a QPA of 3.00 or better.
  3. Apply for candidacy after completing twelve credits in the department.
  4. Receive departmental approval of a planned 45-48 credit program. Note that students are not formally accepted into the Clinical Services or Child Clinical/School programs until they have completed candidacy (after completing twelve credits).
  5. Students may also be required to complete a personal interview.

Degree requirements include a comprehensive examination and a closure experience (professional contribution, thesis, or internship).

Department Requirements and Student Handbook

Grade Point Average Requirement:

A workgroupIf a Counseling or Psychology student's QPA falls below a 3.00, that student is given one semester to bring his/her QPA up to 3.00. Two program tracks in the master's programs require a minimum QPA of 3.25 (Clinical Services, Child Clinical/School).

Students who plan to apply for doctoral training programs after completing their master's degree are advised to review admissions requirements for the doctoral programs that they hope to attend. Graduation requirements at the master's level may or may not meet the requirements of admissions for specific doctoral programs. Students may need to select particular electives in order to meet doctoral admissions requirements.

Specific details regarding tentative two-year course schedules, course sequencing, program and degree requirements are outlined in the student handbooks for each program of study (Counseling Programs, M.A. Psychology and School Psychology Programs, Psy.D. Program). Students receive a copy of the handbook for thier program of study at the time of admission to the program and should consult thier handbook to insure timely completion of the program.

Go backEndorsement Policy

The faculty of the Counseling programs limits its endorsement to those students who have completed one of the three CACREP-based programs. Students will be endorsed only for the programs they have successfully completed.

Professional Conduct

The department requires students to conduct themselves as professionals-in-training. As such, students are expected to act in a manner that displays the highest regard for human dignity and ethical standards. This professional behavior is expected both in and out of the classroom.

Students with a Counseling major are required to adhere to the ethical code of the American Counseling Association (ACA). Students with a psychology major are required to adhere to the ethical code of the American Psychological Association (APA). Students in the Counseling and Clinical Services and Child Clinical/School tracks in Psychology are also required to demonstrate the requisite interpersonal and professional behavioral skills that the graduate faculty in these tracks determine to be essential to operate effectively as a clinician in contemporary society. Students who violate any of the ACA or APA requirements or who fail to show the required interpersonal and professional behavioral skills may be placed on probation. In the case of egregious violations of ethical requirements, students may be dismissed immediately. Students on probation will be required to successfully complete a corrective action plan in order to be released from probationary status. This plan will be tailored to remediate the specific deficiencies demonstrated by the student and will be authored by a committee of at least three graduate psychology faculty, in consultation with the college dean. Students who do not successfully complete the corrective action plan in the time frame articulated by the plan may be dismissed from the program. Students may dispute departmental decisions in this area by following the appeals procedures of the college. Further details about this policy are contained in the Student Handbooks that students receive upon matriculation into the Counseling and Psychology programs.

Students in the counseling programs and in the clinical/school programs in psychology will be expected to obtain clearances from the Pennsylvania State Police (criminal record clearance ) and the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (child abuse and neglect clearance); the department also reserves the right to require local, state, or national clearance. Details are available in program handbooks. Students whose clearances come back with indications of criminal record or an allegation of child abuse or neglect that was determined to be founded may be subject to a corrective action plan or dismissial from the program. Presence of a criminal record or founded instances of child abuse or neglect may prevent the student from completing practicum and internship courses.

Certification/Licensure

Current Pennsylvania State regulations require a minimum of sixty (60) credits to be considered for licensure as a professional counselor. In order to assist both counseling and psychology graduates to academically meet this qualification, the Psychology and Counseling Department offers a specialized licensure compliance program. The program is individualized for counseling and psychology graduates and is based on the educational requirements of the National Board of Certified Counselor's (NBCC) for counseling graduates or the North American Association of Masters in Psychology (NAMP) for psychology graduates. Credit requirements are solely based on the individual graduate's needs. The Licensure Compliance program is open to both Marywood and non-Marywood graduates. For further information, contact the department.

The Master of Science in Elementary School Counseling and Secondary School Counseling requires a minimum of 48 credits.

The Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling is a 60 graduate credit program. Students in this 60 credit program meet the requirements for a PA Professional Licensed Counselor. Similarly students in the Master of Science Counselor Education Elementary and Secondary programs may also design a 60 credit program to meet Pennsylvania Licensure Standards. Note that these standards require supervised counseling experience after earning the degree and passing a national licensing exam (NBCC).

The Elementary School Counseling, Secondary School Counseling, and Mental Health Counseling Programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP). Graduates from these programs thus meet all requirements for National Certified Counselor (NCC) status and can complete the NCC certification examination immediately upon completion of the program.

Psychological Services Center

The Psychology and Counseling Department operates a training clinic, the Psychological Services Center (PSC), which provides quality, low cost mental health services to the university and local communities while providing students with supervised training as part of their graduate studies in counseling and psychology. As part of their training, students in the master's programs of the department may be asked to assess and treat clients in the PSC, under appropriate supervision, to meet course requirements. Final determination of course requirements in this regard lies with individual course instructors.

Back to topCounseling Programs

MS Counselor Education || MA Mental Health Counseling

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR PROGRAMS,
leading to the Master of Science in Counselor Education degree, are designed to provide the counselor-in-training with the personal and professional skills necessary for developing competencies in individual and group counseling, consultation, educational planning and career development. Both programs meet the certification requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education for Educational Specialist I.

MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAM IN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING,
prepares counselors for careers in settings such as mental health, child welfare and family counseling agencies; institutions for the aging; employment and personnel offices; parishes; college counseling centers and fields dealing with chemical dependency and other addictions.

Master of Science in Counselor Education

Secondary School Counselor
48 semester hours

I. CORE COURSES
6 semester hours

A psychology class

EDUC 501

Research Theory

3

PSY 514

Human Development

3

II. COUNSELING CONCENTRATION
42 semester hours

COUN 504

Philosophical Foundations of Counseling and Psychotherapy

3

COUN 505

Career Development I

3

* COUN 518

Applied Practice I

3

COUN 525

Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy

3

COUN 532

Multicultural Issues for Counseling Professionals

3

COUN 543

The Group Process in Counseling

3

* COUN 544

Counseling Techniques

3

* COUN 545

Applied Practice II in Secondary School Counseling

3

COUN 546

Organization and Administration of Counseling Services

3

* COUN 552A,B,C

Internship in Secondary School Counseling

3 total

COUN 572

Counselor Education Seminar-Secondary

3

COUN 561

Introduction to Psychological Testing

3

COUN 581

Socio-Emotional Assessment of Children and Adolescents

3

PSY 572

Introduction to Group Psychotherapy

3

* "B" grade required

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48 semester hours

I. CORE COURSES
6 semester hours

EDUC 501

Research Theory

3

PSY 514

Human Development

3

II. COUNSELING CONCENTRATION
42 semester hours

COUN 504

Philosophical Foundations of Counseling and Psychotherapy

3

COUN 505

Career Development

3

* COUN 518

Applied Practice I

3

COUN 521

The Role of the Counselor Consultant in the Elementary School

3

* COUN 523

Applied Practice II in Elementary School Counseling

3

* COUN 524A,B,C

Internship in Elementary School Counseling

3 total

COUN 525

Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy

3

COUN 532

Multicultural Issues for Counseling Professionals

3

COUN 543

The Group Process in Counseling

3

* COUN 544

Counseling Techniques

3

COUN 572

Counselor Education Seminar - Elementary

3

COUN 561

Introduction to Psychological Testing

3

PSY 563

Assessment of Learning

3

PSY 572

Introduction to Group Psychotherapy

3

* "B" grade required

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Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling

60 semester hours

I. CORE COURSES
6 semester hours

An instructor advising his students

PSY 514

Human Development

3

PSY 503

Research Methods and Statistics I

3

II. COUNSELING CONCENTRATION
45 semester hours

COUN 504

Philosophical Foundations
of Counseling and Psychotherapy

3

COUN 505

Career Development

3

COUN 507

Principles and Practices of
Mental Health Counseling

3

* COUN 518

Applied Practice I

3

COUN 525

Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy

3

COUN 530

Ethics and Professional Conduct in
Counseling and Psychotherapy

3

COUN 532

Multicultural Issues for Counseling Professionals

3

COUN 543

The Group Process in Counseling

3

* COUN 544

Counseling Techniques

3

* COUN 545

Applied Practice II in Counseling

3

* COUN 553A, B, C, D

Internship in Mental Health Counseling

6 total

PSY 531

Psychopathology

3

COUN 561

Introduction to Psychological Testing

3

PSY 572

Introduction to Group Psychotherapy

3

* "B" grade required

III. ELECTIVES
9 semester hours

Nine credits are taken in counselor or related disciplines, depending on the experiential background, interests and professional goals of the student.

Suggested Counseling Electives  

COUN 506

Career Development II

3

COUN 538

Psychopharmacology

3

COUN 574

Family Counseling

3

COUN 575

Counseling the Aged

3

COUN 582

Counseling the Abuser of Drugs and Alcohol

3

COUN 583

Human Sexuality

3

COUN 584

Marital Counseling and Therapy

3

COUN 586

Chemical Dependency

3

COUN 587

Counseling the Divorced and Separated

3

COUN 588

Introduction to Pastoral Counseling:
Foundation, Theory, Practice

3

COUN 589

Seminar in Pastoral Counseling

3

Psychology and other University courses can be elected with the advice of and/or permission of the student's advisor and the program director.

BackSequence of Counseling Courses

Students are reminded that certain courses are sequential and may not be taken out of sequence. Students are not permitted to take Applied Practice II and Internship simultaneously. Students who are seeking their M.A. degrees in Mental Health Counseling must complete their degrees prior to applying for and enrolling in school certification programs. The counseling sequence is:

COUN 504

Philosophical Foundations of Counseling & Psychotherapy

3

COUN 518

Applied Practice I

3

COUN 525

Theories of Counseling & Psychotherapy

3

COUN 544

Counseling Techniques

3

COUN 523/COUN 545

Applied Practice II

3

COUN 524/COUN 552

Internship

3

Certain courses (i.e., COUN 544, COUN 523 and COUN 545) are not available during summer sessions. Some courses (i.e., COUN 521 and COUN 543) are summer only courses. Internship (excluding M.A. program) courses are not available during summer sessions.

Full-time students in the Counseling Programs should expect to spend a minimum of five (5) academic semesters (6 for Mental Health concentration) in order to complete their degree requirements.

Admission to Applied Practice II and Internship require permission of the academic advisor or applied practice/internship instructor.

All degree students must take a minimum of six credit hours (part-time) or nine credit hours (full-time) per semester and follow the program cohort model (see Counseling Programs Student Handbook for details).

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MA Psychology || School Psychologist Certification Program

Master of Arts in Psychology

Graduate study in Psychology at Marywood attempts to provide the student with an in-depth view of the scientific foundations and professional applications of the discipline. The curriculum serves the needs of students who wish to apply psychological principles and techniques in varied professional settings. The master's level program is also an appropriate preparation for those who wish to pursue further study at the doctoral level in a more specialized area. Program concentrations leading to the Master of Arts in Psychology are available in the following areas:

  • General/Theoretical Psychology
  • Clinical Services
  • Child Clinical Services

A School Psychology- Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) amd a post-masters program are also offered in School Psychology

The Clinical Services and Child Clinical/School concentrations require a minimum of 48 graduate credits, while the General/Theoretical concentration requires a minimum of 45 credits. The specialty completed will be given a transcript designation. A student with aspirations to seek licensure as a Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania is advised to complete one of the 48 credit programs and to consult with his/her advisors and with the Pennsylvania Department of State licensing board for Professional Counseling so as to facilitate the most efficient completion of licensing requirements. Students who graduate from one of the 48 credit psychology programs will need to complete a minimum of 12 additional graduate credits in order to meet licensing requirements to become a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. More information about licensing issues is presented in the Student Handbook: M.A. and School Programs in Psychology.

In order to be admitted into the Clinical Services, Child Clinical Services, and School
Psychology program tracks students must (1) have a Q.P.A. of at least 3.25 and (2) submit a supportive letter from at least one psychologist in the department (other supportive letters may be submitted as well); and (3) obtain clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. Such clearances are required before the student can register for internship or practicum courses. Applicants to these tracks may also be required to complete a personal interview with a faculty review committee as part of the review process.

  1. CORE COURSES
    21 semester hours

    PSY 503

    Research Methods and Statistics I

    3

    PSY 504

    Research Methods and Statistics II

    3

    PSY 506
    OR
    PSY 507

    Physiological Psychology

    Neuropsychology

    3

    3

    PSY 514
    OR
    PSY 518

    Human Development

    Advanced Human Development

    3

    3

    PSY 517

    Personality Psychology

    3

    PSY 521

    Social Psychology

    3

    PSY 523

    Contemporary Learning Theories

    3

    These courses are required for both concentration areas listed below. Students are encouraged to complete core courses early in their program of study.

    The program stresses development of competencies. Alternate courses may be approved for those who can demonstrate competency in a required area. Test-out procedures should be discussed with the advisor or department chairperson for those who seek course waivers of required courses. The student should understand that program adjustments will not diminish the number of credits required for a degree; they will, however, allow the student to take more advanced specialty courses as part of the program of study.

    Psychology students are encouraged to take their comprehensive examinations upon completion of the seven required courses.

  2. GENERAL/THEORETICAL CONCENTRATION
    45 semester hours

    This concentration is intended for those students who wish to develop a broad-based understanding of psychology for varied purposes (not necessarily involving clinical applications). Students select an appropriate set of elective courses from available department offerings with the approval of an advisor. The Professional Contribution requirement for this concentration may involve either Psychology 555 or Psychology 556.

  3. CLINICAL SERVICES CONCENTRATION
    48 semester hours

  4. A psychology class in lectureThis concentration is intended for those who wish to function in a mental health agency or other human services setting where the psychologist provides a range of consultative, assessment and therapeutic functions. In consultation with the advisor, selection of electives in this concentration may focus on specific client populations and areas of expertise. A course of studies can be designed that emphasizes work with children and adolescents and/or work with adults. Students with primary interests in working with children and adolescents should consider the Child Clinical Services, or School Psychology tracks described below. Choice of electives and their sequencing should be discussed with the advisor and/or chairperson.

    Further details regarding the Clinical Services concentration are provided in the Student Handbook: M.A. and School Programs in Psychology.

    1. Back

      Assessment and Diagnostic Methods (9 credits minimum)

      PSY 531

      Psychopathology1

      3

      PSY 532

      Child Psychopathology2

      3

      PSY 562

      Individual Intelligence Testing (elective)

      3

      PSY 570

      Cognitive-Behavioral Assessment Techniques (elective)

      3

      PSY 580

      Assessment of Personality and Psychopathology in Adults (elective)

      3

      PSY 581

      Socio-emotional Assessment of Children and Adolescents (elective)

      3

    2. Intervention Methods (9 credtis minimum)

      PSY 571

      Individual Psychotherapy (required)

      3

      * PSY 577

      Practicum (required)

      3

      PSY 526

      Community Psychology (elective)

      3

      * PSY 559
      OR
      * COUN 518

      Pre-Practicum (elective)2

      Applied Practice I (elective)2

      3

      3

      COUN 584 Marital Counseling and Therapy (elective) 3

      PSY 572

      Group Psychotherapy (elective)

      3

      PSY 573

      Therapy with Children (elective)

      3

      PSY 574

      Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (elective)

      3

    3. Electives (3-9 credits)3

      Selection of elective courses in the department is in consultation with the advisor.

    4. Closure Experience

      Students, in consultation with their advisor and the department chairperson, may select one of the three alternatives listed below to meet the Closure Experience requirements of this concentration. Two of these (PSY 556, 578) are credit-bearing courses which reduce the number of elective credits from nine to six (see above).

      PSY 555

      Professional Contribution

      0

      PSY 556

      Master's Thesis

      3

      PSY 578

      Internship (variable credit, 3 credit minimum)

      3

      Students should note that the internship option requires permission of the advisor and the Department Chairperson. Further details regarding these alternatives are available in the Student Handbook.

  5. CHILD CLINICAL SERVICES CONCENTRATION
    48 semester hours

    This concentration is intended for those who wish to work with children or youth in a variety of settings. These included mental health or human services agencies, elementary and secondary school settings, family and educational counseling practices, and child development centers. This course of study provides the best preparation for further training in school psychology or in a Ph.D. program in child clinical or developmental psychology. Counselors and psychologists who are already working in clinical settings but who wish to enhance their skills with children and adolescents will also benefit from courses in this concentration.

    1. Assessment and Diagnostic Methods (12 credits minimum)

      PSY 532

      Child Psychopathology (required)

      3

      PSY 581

      Socio-Emotional Assessment of Children and
      Adolescents
      (required)

      3

      PSY 531

      Adult Psychopathology (elective)

      3

      PSY 561

      Introduction to Psychological Testing
      (required if not taken as an undergraduate with grade of "B"
      or higher; may be taken as an elective)

      3

      PSY 562

      Cognitive Assessment (elective)

      3

      PSY 563

      Assessment of Learning (elective)

      3

      PSY 580

      Assessment of Personality and
      Psychopathology in Adults
      (elective)

      3

    2. Intervention Methods (12 credits minimum)

      COUN 518
      OR
      PSY 571

      Applied Practice I (required)

      Introduction to Individual Psychotherapy
      (required to take one or the other)

      3

      3

      *PSY/S ED 539

      Behavior Management Approaches

      3

      *PSY 585

      Family -- School Interventions

      3

      PSY 577

      Practicum -- Child Clinic / School Placement (required)

      3

      PSY 571

      Introduction to Individual Psychotherapy (elective)

      3

      PSY 573

      Therapy with Children (elective)

      3

      PSY 572

      Group Psychotherapy (elective)

      3

      PSY 574

      Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (elective)

      3

      COUN 574

      Family Therapy (elective)

      3

    3. Closure Experience (0 -- 3 credits)

      PSY 555

      Professional Contribution

      0

      PSY 556

      Master's Thesis

      3

      PSY 578

      Internship (variable credit, 3 credit minimum)

      3

    *Students are required to complete either PSY/S ED 539 or PSY 585. Students may elect to take the 539 course either in Psychology or in Special Education.
    **"B" or better grade required for this course.

backSchool Psychology Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree Program

The Marywood University Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) Program in School Psychology is interdisciplinary in nature and is intended for students who seek state certification as a K-12, school psychologist. The Ed.S. degree program is designed as a 68 graduate credit program for students who wish to work in schools or related agencies. Students will follow an intergrated and sequential course of study beginning past baccalaurette, earn a Master of Arts degree in psychology, complete the Educational Specialist degree and then are recommended for state certification. The integrated and sequential program is based on national standards and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) standards.

The program is competency-based and aims to train professionals who can provide the wide range of services expected of school psychologists. Emphasis throughout the program is on a realistic integration of didactic instruction and experimental learning, the the candidate expected to demonstrate continual progress toward independent professional functioning.

Students may enter the program post baccalaureate or post master's degree. Those seeking entrance post baccalaureate, earn the Master's of Arts degree in Psychology upon completion of 45 credit hours and other degree requirements for the General Theoretical concentration. Applicants seeking admission post-master's should expect to complete a minimum of 30 graduate credits. The applicability of prior graduate course work will be evaluated in writing by the director of the School of Psychology Certification Program. Full-time students should expect to complete the program, including a 1,200-hour internship, within three academic years. Part-time students, entering post baccalaureate, are expected to complete the program and internship hours within five years. Part-time students are expected to enroll in a minimum of 15 credits per academic year. All students will be admitted annually for the fall semester ony. The Field Work Experience of at least 1,200 contact hours is required. The Field Work component includes the internship (school-based experience), but is preceded by a series of practicum (campus-based experience) within the Psychological Services Center. The Educational Specialist in School Psychology program is fully approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Educational Specialist in School Psychology Program
Admission Requirements

  1. A bachelor's or master's degree in an appropriate area.
  2. All undergraduate and graduate transcripts (minimum of 3.25)
  3. GRE
  4. A personal statement citing the applicant's reasons for entering the profession of school psychology and giving an estimate of potential for success in the field. Include a resume of the applicant's professional experience (if any).
  5. A personal interview with the director of the school psychology program.

Those admitted to the program are expected to demonstrate continued professional growth

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