C.A.G.S. in School Psychology/Counseling M.A. — with Concentration in Educational Psychology
This program is recognized by the National Association of School Psychologists.
Admission Requirements
- Completion of all Feinstein School of Education and Human Development admission requirements.
- A minimum of three courses in psychology, including child or adolescent development, personality, and abnormal psychology.
- A current résumé.
- An interview.
Retention Requirements
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.00 scale each semester. Grades below a B are not considered of graduate quality and are of limited application to degree work.
- A minimum grade of B- in CEP 531, CEP 533, CEP 552, and CEP 603. Students who receive a grade below a B- in any of these courses must consult with their advisor before registering for any subsequent course in the plan of study.
- A passing score on the M.A. Comprehensive Examination.
- A satisfactory rating on the training portfolio, and a recommendation to continue from the graduate program director.
- Failure to meet any one of the above requirements is sufficient cause for dismissal from the program.
Course Requirements
Courses
| CEP 531 | Human Development across Cultures | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| CEP 532 | Theories and Methods of Counseling | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| CEP 534 | Quantitative Measurement and Test Interpretation | 3 | Fall, Summer. |
| CEP 536 | Biological Perspectives in Mental Health | 3 | Fall, Summer. |
| CEP 537 | Introduction to Group Counseling | 3 | Fall, Summer. |
| CEP 538 | Practicum I: Introduction to Counseling Skills | 3 | Fall, Summer. |
| CEP 551 | Behavioral Assessment and Intervention | 3 | Spring. |
| CEP 554 | Research Methods in Applied Settings | 3 | Fall, Spring. |
| CEP 602 | Social-Emotional Assessment and Intervention | 3 | Spring. |
Comprehensive Examination (Master of Arts)
0 credit hours. Offered Fall, Spring.
Courses
| CEP 601 | Cognitive Assessment | 3 | Fall. |
| CEP 603 | Professional School Psychology | 3 | Fall. |
| CEP 604 | Psychoeducational Assessment and Response-to-Intervention | 3 | Spring. |
| CEP 605 | School Psychology Practicum | 6 | Fall, Spring. |
| CEP 629 | Internship in School Psychology | 12 | Fall, Spring. |
| CEP 651 | Academic Instruction, Interventions and Supports | 3 | Fall. |
| CEP 675 | Consultation and Collaboration in School and Community Settings | 3 | Fall. |
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| SPED 531 | Universal Design for Educating All Students | 3 | Fall, Spring. |
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| READ 534 | Developmental Reading: Prekindergarten through Grade Eight | 3 | Fall. |
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| SPED 534 | Involvement of Parents and Families Who Have Children with Disabilities | 3 | Fall, Spring. |
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| CEP 544 | Family Counseling Theory and Practice | 3 | Spring. |
National School Psychology Examination (C.A.G.S.)
0 credit hours. Offered Fall, Spring.
Total Credit Hours: 69
The C.A.G.S. in school psychology is awarded when the student has completed:
- An additional 27 credit hours of graduate course work beyond the master’s level as specified in the student’s integrated and sequential plan of study.
- A one-year, 1,200-hour, 12-credit internship in a cooperating school system.
- A passing score (as determined by the Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology) on the National School Psychology Examination administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS/PRAXIS II #10400).
- A performance portfolio at the conclusion of the internship.
The C.A.G.S. in school psychology meets state certification requirements in school psychology from the Rhode Island Department of Education.
For candidates admitted to the C.A.G.S. in school psychology, the M.A. in counseling (educational psychology concentration) is awarded when the student has completed CEP 531, CEP 532, CEP 533, CEP 534, CEP 536, CEP 537, CEP 538, CEP 551, CEP 554 and CEP 602; and satisfactorily passed a written examination prepared and administered by the Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology. The examination is based on the student’s knowledge of human development, counseling approaches and intervention strategies. The M.A. in counseling with concentration in educational psychology is not granted as a terminal degree and does not meet requirements for certification as a school psychologist.