School Psychology, MS
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2025-2026. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Thesis
Total Hours: 40
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FDEP 5493 | Psychology of Learning and Behavior | 3 |
| EPSY 5103 | Human Development in Psychology | 3 |
| SPSY 5023 | Introduction to School Psychology | 3 |
| SPSY 5113 | Developmental Psychopathology | 3 |
| SPSY 5110 | Observation and Participation Field Experience for School Psychology Majors | 2 |
| REMS 5013 | Research Design and Methodology | 3 |
| REMS 5953 | Statistical Methods in Education | 3 |
| SPSY 6253 | Single Case Designs in Behavior Analytic Settings | 3 |
| SPSY 5210 | Introductory Practicum in School Psychology | 2 |
| SPSY 6313 | Advanced Interventions for Increased Academic Achievement | 3 |
| SPSY 5793 | Individual Intellectual Assessment of Children and Youth | 3 |
| SPSY 5803 | Advanced Cognitive Assessment and Theory | 3 |
| SPSY 5000 | Master's Thesis | 6 |
| Total Hours | 40 | |
Formal Report
Total Hours: 36
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FDEP 5493 | Psychology of Learning and Behavior | 3 |
| EPSY 5103 | Human Development in Psychology | 3 |
| SPSY 5023 | Introduction to School Psychology | 3 |
| SPSY 5113 | Developmental Psychopathology | 3 |
| SPSY 5110 | Observation and Participation Field Experience for School Psychology Majors | 2 |
| REMS 5013 | Research Design and Methodology | 3 |
| REMS 5953 | Statistical Methods in Education | 3 |
| SPSY 6253 | Single Case Designs in Behavior Analytic Settings | 3 |
| SPSY 5210 | Introductory Practicum in School Psychology | 2 |
| SPSY 6313 | Advanced Interventions for Increased Academic Achievement | 3 |
| SPSY 5793 | Individual Intellectual Assessment of Children and Youth | 3 |
| SPSY 5803 | Advanced Cognitive Assessment and Theory | 3 |
| SPSY 5000 | Master's Thesis | 2 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Creative Component
Total Hours: 38
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FDEP 5493 | Psychology of Learning and Behavior | 3 |
| EPSY 5103 | Human Development in Psychology | 3 |
| SPSY 5023 | Introduction to School Psychology | 3 |
| SPSY 5113 | Developmental Psychopathology | 3 |
| SPSY 5110 | Observation and Participation Field Experience for School Psychology Majors | 2 |
| REMS 5013 | Research Design and Methodology | 3 |
| REMS 5953 | Statistical Methods in Education | 3 |
| SPSY 6253 | Single Case Designs in Behavior Analytic Settings | 3 |
| SPSY 5210 | Introductory Practicum in School Psychology | 2 |
| SPSY 6313 | Advanced Interventions for Increased Academic Achievement | 3 |
| SPSY 5793 | Individual Intellectual Assessment of Children and Youth | 3 |
| SPSY 5803 | Advanced Cognitive Assessment and Theory | 3 |
| Development of a Creative Component with required or approved coursework (3 hours) | 3 | |
| Recommended approved coursework often associated with Creative Component | ||
| Instructional Assessment and Consultation | ||
| Behavioral Assessment and Consultation | ||
| Crisis Intervention and Emergency Action in School Settings | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | ||
Other courses by approval of master's committee | ||
| Directed Reading to accomplish the Creative Component (1 hour) | ||
| SPSY 6850 | Directed Readings in School Psychology | 1 |
| Total Hours | 38 | |
Other Requirements
- Maintain a minimum of a 3.25 average on a 4.0 scale in all academic work completed.
- A grade of B or better achieved on all school psychology service delivery course work.
- A grade of B or better achieved on SPSY 5110 and SPSY 5210 practica.
- Participate in annual student evaluation and feedback session through portfolio assessment during annual evaluation: portfolio submission fall of 2nd year.
- Submit practica logs documenting the appropriate number of contact hours for SPSY 5110 and SPSY 5210.
Graduation Requirements
- Successfully complete one of the following: thesis or formal report as evidence of competencies in research design and methodology or Creative component demonstrating competencies in school psychology service delivery or contemporary issues in school psychology.
- Submit required artifacts in LiveText portfolio for annual evaluation demonstrating competencies in school psychology service delivery and educational and psychological foundations and contemporary issues.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Written report of an individually administered test of cognitive ability (SPSY 5893 or SPSY 5803)
- PowerPoint or other work sample of educational and psychological foundations and contemporary issues in school psychology (SPSY 5023)
Graduate College Master's Program Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2025-2026 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.