Master's (M.S.) in School Psychology

Develop your professional identity as a school psychologist through a Master’s of Science in School Psychology. The completion of your master’s in school psychology from Roberts Wesleyan University will instruct you in how to integrate psychological evidenced based research into real-world applications. Education and exposure to the most up to date practice efforts will allow you to effectively develop as a sought after school psychologist and launch your career and professional identity. You will be afforded practice opportunities alongside highly successful school psychologists that will help guide your practice efforts in order to be successful. You will work alongside faculty with individual practice expertise of their own and develop close, collegial relationships with them along the way. Take your psychology education to the next level with a Master’s of Science in School Psychology from Roberts Wesleyan University.

Our psychology master’s program guides each student through in-depth explanations of the well-known discipline. Those who earn their master’s in psychology will be able to:

• Apply Principles that are Ethically Sound and Represent Current Practice in the Field

• Explain Psychological Concepts Using the Standards Set in Place by Professionals in the Discipline

• Analyze Theories, Methodologies, Historical Trends, and Major Concepts in School Psychology

• Determine the Scientific Merit of Professional Literature in School Psychology

• Practice and Master Skills Necessary for Independent Practice as a School Psychologist Following Program Completion

Why Choose School Psychology M.S. at Roberts?

Our academic program was built and approved in accordance within the curriculum structure addressing the 10 NASP Educational Standards and within the guidelines set forth by New York State which addresses the current research and evidenced based practice in the field of school psychology. Throughout program history, radical changes in the educational climate in P-12 schools have helped shape the field of school psychology and the development of many new program initiatives to allow our graduates to make impactful contributions within their chosen careers.

The accredited Masters of Science in School Psychology Program at Roberts Wesleyan University prepares students to make important contributions within complex school systems as collaborators, consultants, experts in the field of diagnosis and treatment of children with disabilities and mental health issues. Further, they learn how to become key contributors in understanding child development and issues that affect cognitive ability and learning, keen observers of the work that is done in educational systems, and how to perform within a highly ethical and professional manner. Students will deepen their understanding in global curricular areas of cognitive psychology, learning, counseling, assessment, consultation, development, applied research, and ethical practice. Students will be able to take information learned in the academic classroom and within a supervised practice experience in the field and be able to:

• Demonstrate their Understanding of Professional Ethics Within the Field of School Psychology

• Develop Professional Qualities of Empathy, Work Ethic, and Relationship Building When Working with Diverse Groups with Multiple Perspectives

• Evaluate Research Which Can be Applied to Generate Findings and Ideas

• Advance the Practice of Psychology Within the Schools to Promote the Well-Being of Children, Families, and Educational Communities

• Provide Direct Services of Counseling, Assessment and Intervention with Preschool Children, School Age Children and Adolescent Populations

Diversify your understanding in psychology and develop a specific area of expertise in school psychology practice through the Master’s of Science in School Psychology program at Roberts Wesleyan University. Contact us today for additional curriculum information, application requirements, or to tour our campus in New York State.

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