M.A. in School Psychology

Our master's program equips you with hands-on skills in psychoeducational assessment, cognitive testing, and special education, following rigorous national standards. A two-year journey through core foundations and specialized school psychology training.

Students engaged in a collaborative classroom setting focused on psychological assessment.
Students engaged in a collaborative classroom setting focused on psychological assessment.

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48 Credits ٤٨ ساعة معتمدة

Career Pathways

Supporting growth through tailored educational and psychological care.

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A warm, inviting office space with colorful children's artwork on the walls and a psychologist engaging with a child.
Private Practice

Psychological services designed to help students thrive academically and emotionally.

School Support and Special Education

Providing detailed evaluations to guide personalized learning plans for students with disabilities.

Community Programs

Child development initiatives that nurture growth beyond the classroom.

Academic Requirements

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Year 1: Foundational Core

Required of all students in The American Program, regardless of specialization track. Covers the core areas of professional preparation.

1. Core Courses
24 credits required / 8 courses

  • COUN 510 – Ethics and Professional Orientation in Counseling (3 cr.)

  • COUN 511 – Human Growth and Development (3 cr.)

  • COUN 512 – Theories of Counseling (3 cr.)

  • COUN 513 – Group Counseling: Theory and Practice (3 cr.)

  • COUN 514 – Multicultural Counseling and Social Justice (3 cr.)

  • COUN 515 – Career Development and Counseling (3 cr.)

  • COUN 516 – Principles of Assessment and Appraisal (3 cr.)

  • COUN 517 – Research Methods in Counseling (3 cr.)

Year 2: School Psychology Track

Builds on the Year 1 core foundation. Covers psychoeducational assessment, cognitive and academic testing, special education processes, and consultation within school systems.

2. Specialization Courses
24 credits required / 8 courses

  • COUN 640 – Cognitive Assessment in School Settings (3 cr.)

  • COUN 641 – Psychoeducational Evaluation and Report Writing (3 cr.)

  • COUN 642 – Special Education Law, Policy, and Procedures (3 cr.)

  • COUN 643 – Behavioral Assessment and Intervention in Schools (3 cr.)

  • COUN 644 – Consultation and Collaboration in School Systems (3 cr.)

  • COUN 645 – Learning Disabilities and Academic Intervention (3 cr.)

  • COUN 646 – Supervised Practicum in School Psychology (3 cr.)

  • COUN 647 – Supervised Internship in School Psychology (3 cr.)

Total: 48 credit hours (Year 1: 24 cr. + Year 2: 24 cr.)

A focused student engaging with cognitive and academic assessment tools in a bright classroom.
A focused student engaging with cognitive and academic assessment tools in a bright classroom.
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