The master’s degree program in school psychology requires a minimum of 92 credits, and typically takes three years to complete, including a sequence of supervised field experiences, practicums, and a 1,200-hour internship.
The master’s program is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists and the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission.
Graduates of this program meet State of Oregon licensure requirements and are eligible for the nationally certified school psychologist credential offered by the National Association of School Psychologists.
MS Requirements — Total Credits: 92
| Title | CREDITS |
|---|---|
| Psychological and Educational Foundations | 8 |
| Measurement and Assessment | 14 |
| Statistics and Research | 11 |
| Practice of School Psychology | 37 |
| Practicum Experiences | 13 |
| Internship | 9 |
Psychological and Education Foundations — Minimum Credits: 8
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Theories of Learning and Instruction: SPED 660 Design of Instruction | 4 |
| Human Development and Psychopathology: SPSY 650 Developmental Psychopathology | 4 |
Measurement and Assessment — Credits: 14
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 671 Behavioral Assessment | 4 |
| SPSY 672 Intellectual Assessment | 4 |
| SPSY 674 Educational Assessment | 4 |
| SPSY 617 Tests and Measurements in Education or EDLD 560 Measurement & Assessment | 4 2 |
Statistics and Research — Minimum Credits: 11
Statistics and Research Design — Credits: 8
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDUC 614 Educational Stats | 4 |
| EDUC 650 Single-Subject Research Methods I | 4 |
Application of Research Skills: Dissertation Research — Minimum Credits: 3
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 503 Master’s Thesis (formal thesis option)1 or SPSY 601 Research Team Experience or Independent Research2 | 1–16 |
Practice of School Psychology — Minimum Credits: 37
Consultation — Credits: 8
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 630 Introduction to Consultation | 4 |
| SPSY 632 Advanced Consultation | 4 |
Academic and Social Behavioral Interventions — Credits: 15
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 610 Beginning Counseling Skills | 3 |
| SPSY 631 Academic & Behavioural Intervention | 4 |
| SPED 540 Early Literacy for Diverse Learners | 4 |
| CPSY 642 Child-Family Interventions | 4 |
Professional Standards and Ethics — Credits: 14
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 661 Principles and Practices in School Psychology | 4 |
| SPSY 662 Foundations of Clinical Supervision | 3 |
| SPED 628 Law and Special Education | 3 |
| SPSY 663 Professional Ethics | 3 |
| SPSY 605 Reading: Final Professional Competencies Portfolio Eval3 | 1 |
Practicum & Field Study Experiences — Credits: 13/Minimum 520 Clock Hours
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Field Studies—SPSY 606 Field Study | 2 80 Clock Hours |
| Integrated Practicum— SPSY 609 School Psychology Practicum I (Fall term)4 | 3 120 Clock Hours |
| Integrated Practicum— SPSY 609 School Psychology Practicum I (Winter term) | 3 120 Clock Hours |
| Integrated Practicum— SPSY 626 Final Supervisor Field Experience (Spring term) | 3 120 Clock Hours |
| Community Agency Practicum— SPSY 609 Academic | 2 80 Clock Hours |
Internship Experience — Credits: 9/Minimum 1,200 Clock Hours
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 704 Internship (Fall term)5 | 3 |
| SPSY 704 Internship (Winter term) | 3 |
| SPSY 704 Internship (Spring term) | 3 |
1 If writing a Thesis, a minimum of nine credit hours of 503 Thesis is required by the Graduate School and College of Education. Register for a minimum of three credits during the term preceding graduation. See the Graduate School website for additional thesis and graduation requirements.
2 SPSY 601 Research may include credits earned from working on a faculty-led research team, completing an independent research project that does not conform to the standards of a traditional Thesis, or working on student-directed dissertation research projects
3 Students register for SPSY 605 Reading: Final Professional Competencies Portfolio Evaluation during the term prior to beginning internship (typically spring of 2nd year).
4 Prior to enrolling in practicum, students are required to pass the ORELA Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Environment.
5 Prior to completion of internship, students are required to pass the Praxis II School Psychologist licensure exam.