Master of Science in School Psychology

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.

SPSY Master's Handbook


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

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 692 Professional Competencies Portfolio3

1


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.