Counseling School Psychology - Southern Connecticut State University

Counseling School Psychology from Southern Connecticut State University is a Campus Master Counseling and Personnel Services degree that prepares you for a Education career. School psychologists are employed primarily in educational settings. They use their psychological knowledge, insight, and skills to promote human welfare and educational success, and to improve the institutions and programs in which they are involved. School psychologists: consult with teachers, parents, and school personnel about learning, social and behavior problems; help others to better understand child development and its relationship to learning and behavior; assess children's learning aptitudes, academic skills, social skills, personality and emotional development, and eligibility for special education programs and services; intervene to help solve conflicts and problems related to learning and adjustment by working directly with students and families, providing counseling , social skills training, crisis intervention, behavior management, and other interventions; conduct research to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs, behavior management procedures, and other services provided in the schools, and to generate new knowledge to improve learning and mental health adjustment. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Thank you for your interest in the School Psychology program. The following information will outline the procedures for applying to the program, and answer some common questions asked by applicants. In addition to this material, applicants should obtain the most recent Graduate Catalog from the graduate school office (203-392-5237), and read and comply with all applicable university application and admission information. Applicants must have a minimum of 15 credits in psychology. Those who do not meet the psychology prerequisites will need to take those courses before being accepted into the program; no prerequisite courses needed to qualify for admission will be included in the graduate planned program. All state and university teacher education admission and certification requirements described in the university catalog also pertain to the school psychology program. The school psychology program consists of a 37-credit master of science degree , followed by a 32-credit sixth year professional diploma. Students with a bachelor degree are admitted to the Master level program and must reapply for the Sixth Year program upon successful completion of their Master of Science. Applicants currently holding a Master of Science Degree who are applying for the Sixth Year Professional Diploma in school psychology are required, in addition to the general admission criteria, to have demonstrated superior achievement in a Master of Science degree program in school psychology or highly related area. Master of science degree in school psychology The The Master of Science Degree program consists of a focus on educational and psychological foundations; theories and applications of counseling, statistics, and research methods; individual appraisal; introduction to the role and function of the school psychologist; and ethics and professional standards. A comprehensive examination is required upon completion of the Master of Science program of courses. Students may attend either full- or part-time. Full-time study consists of either three or four courses per semester. Students attending part-time must commit to no fewer than two courses per semester. View more details on Southern Connecticut State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Counseling and Personnel Services courses.