We are pleased to announce that our School Psychology Program has received NASP Approval effective January 1, 2009!
The School Psychology Program is designed to prepare students for direct practice within public and private elementary, middle, and high schools. Direct practice includes diagnostic evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents, and parent and teacher consultation.
The Master of Science in School Psychology consists of 78 total graduate semester hours. After a two-year full-time sequence of study and the qualifying examination, students will have completed 57 of the 78 hours. The remaining 21 semester hours consist of a full-year school internship, under the supervision of a school psychologist, and one additional course on facilitating character education in the schools.
Students will be awarded a master’s degree and may apply for provisional certification in New York State following the successful completion of their internship experience. In addition, students will be awarded the CAS (Certificate of Advanced Study). Students will be eligible for permanent certification in the State of New York following two years of full-time employment within the public education system. Currently the program requires two years of full-time study and an additional year in an internship position. In many cases, this internship will be a paid position.
This program is designed for full-time enrollment, which is highly desirable. Full-time enrollment better ensures the integrity of the learning process. While part-time enrollment will occasionally be considered, careful adherence to course sequencing and course prerequisites is essential. Preference will be given to full-time applicants.
“Roberts gave me not only an excellent education, but the opportunity to build lasting connections with friends and faculty. Roberts builds its programs with a collaborative and collegial style, allowing students and professors to learn from each other.” Colleen Powers
“The small classroom sizes allow me the opportunity to form close personal relationships with faculty, staff, and my classmates.”
Jaime Barclay
“Roberts offers the opportunity to cultivate inner strengths into professional talents. Personally, the school psychology program gave me the competence and confidence to pursue a doctorate in the field.”
Marleah Bouchard
“The Master of School Psychology program at Roberts offers challenging, comprehensive coursework seasoned by an exceptionally qualified staff committed to their students. I walk away from studies at Roberts with a solid foundation of skills, ready and excited to begin a new career.”
Michael MacHose
