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 (NASP) as a specialist-level program, and is consistent with EdS degree requirements. This program leads to a master of science (MS) degree in School Psychology and graduates meet requirements for the PreK-12 School Psychologist license through the Oregon Teacher Standards & Practices Commission and the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential through NASP.
MS Requirements — Total Credits: 92
Title | CREDITS |
|---|---|
8 | |
14 | |
11 | |
37 | |
13 | |
9 |
Psychological and Education Foundations — Minimum Credits: 8
Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
Theories of Learning and Instruction: | 4 |
Human Development and Psychopathology: | 4 |
Measurement and Assessment — Credits: 14
Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
4 | |
4 | |
4 | |
2 |
Statistics and Research — Minimum Credits: 11
Statistics and Research Design — Credits: 8
Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
4 | |
4 |
Application of Research Skills: Dissertation Research — Minimum Credits: 3
Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
SPSY 503 Master’s Thesis (formal thesis option)1 or | 1–16 |
Practice of School Psychology — Minimum Credits: 37
Consultation — Credits: 8
Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
4 | |
4 |
Academic and Social Behavioral Interventions — Credits: 15
Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
3 | |
4 | |
4 | |
4 |
Professional Standards and Ethics — Credits: 14
Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
4 | |
3 | |
3 | |
3 | |
1 |
Practicum & Field Study Experiences — Credits: 13/Minimum 520 Clock Hours
Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
Field Studies—SPSY 795 Introductory Field Studies | 2 |
Integrated Practicum— SPSY 798 School-Based Practicum (Fall term) | 3 |
Integrated Practicum— SPSY 798 School-Based Practicum (Winter term) | 3 |
Integrated Practicum— SPSY 798 School-Based Practicum (Spring term) | 3 |
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.