The master's degree (specialist-level) program in school psychology requires a minimum of 92 credits, and typically takes three years to complete. It includes a sequence of supervised field experiences, practica, and a 1,200 hour internship.
The master's program is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists and approved by the Oregon Teachers Standards and Practices Commission for the educational licensure of school psychologists in the state of Oregon.
Graduates of this program meet school psychologist licensure requirements through the Oregon Teacher Standards & Practices 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 |
| EDLD 663 Measurement & Assessment | 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 690 School Psychology Research Seminat [Topic]2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| CPSY 611 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
Practicum & Field Study Experiences — Credits: 13/Minimum 520 Clock Hours
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Field Studies—SPSY 795 Introductory Field Studies | 2 80 Clock Hours |
| Integrated Practicum— SPSY 798 School-Based Practicum (Fall term) | 3 120 Clock Hours |
| Integrated Practicum— SPSY 798 School-Based Practicum (Winter term) | 3 120 Clock Hours |
| Integrated Practicum— SPSY 798 School-Based Practicum (Spring term) | 3 120 Clock Hours |
Internship Experience — Credits: 9/Minimum 1,200 Clock Hours
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 699 Internship (Fall term)4 | 3 |
| SPSY 699 Internship (Winter term) | 3 |
| SPSY 699 Internship (Spring term) | 3 |
1 If writing a Thesis, a minimum of nine credit hours of 503 Thesis is required by the Division of Graduate Studies and College of Education. Register for a minimum of three credits during the term preceding graduation. See the Division of Graduate Studies website for additional thesis and graduation requirements.
2 SPSY 790 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 792 Professional Competencies Portfolio Evaluation during the term prior to beginning internship (typically spring of 2nd year).
4 Prior to completion of internship, students are required to pass the Praxis II School Psychologist licensure exam.