School Psychology - Masters Plus Certification

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School Psych

Millersville University offers a School Psychology Certification Program approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and designed to meet the needs of full time students in addition to those of many working professionals. Candidates earn a Master of Science Degree in Psychology and engage in additional curricular experiences as they complete the 64-semester hour, post baccalaureate course of study leading to certification in school psychology in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Candidates may also transfer into the program after earning a master's degree in Psychology or closely related field (see FAQ for more details). Upon successful completion of coursework and practicum, candidates engage in a full year, 1200 hour internship.

The goal of the program is to prepare students for entry level positions as school psychologists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who will work with students in school settings. In keeping with the ecological perspective, students are prepared to affect student learning through direct assessments and interventions as well as through collaboration with families, teachers, administrators, and community liaisons. The program emphasizes best practices including the Response to Intervention (RtI) model and diversity awareness.

Features of Our Program:

  • Provides the candidate with a cross disciplinary approach involving psychology, education, and school psychology
  • Emphasizes supervised training in specific assessment, intervention, and consultation skills to serve children by using reflective and data-based decision making
  • Provides training to work with culturally, educationally, and socio-economically diverse populations
  • Promotes the development of a professional identity that is consistent with the standards, professional ethics and legal mandates that govern the roles of school psychologists

For more information about the School Psychology program, please see our Program Description, Mission, and Objectives page.

 

Application Deadline

January 15th for fall admission, June 1st on a space available basis for those who have missed the January deadline (fall). October 1st for spring admission.

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Supervisory Certification Program: School Psychology

Applicants must have a Master's Degree, Certification in School Psychology, 5 years of experience and other requirements to apply. The program consists of 4 courses (15 credits). Please see the Graduate Catalog (Page 61) for more information on the Supervisory Certification Program. For specific questions, contact Dr. Helena Tuleya-Payne, Helena.Tuleya-Payne@millersville.edu , 717-871-4420

Current Students

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Student Resources 

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School Psychology Handbook

School Psychology Graduate Student Handbook (PDF)

Practicum

Click Here for more information about the Practicum.

Internship

Click Here for more information about internships.

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