School Psychology MA/Advanced Certificate

The school psychology program at the University at Buffalo, is a dual-award curriculum (master of arts degree and advanced certificate). Upon successful completion of the program, the advanced certificate credential is awarded simultaneously with the MA degree. Graduates of the program meet the educational requirements for initial certification from the Bureau of Certification of the New York State Education Department. The program combines theoretical and on-site experiences and requires three years of full time enrollment.

School Psychology MA Curriculum

Required Core (40 credits)

CEP 522LLB - Statistical Methods: Inference I (4) Credits: 4
CEP 541LEC - Human Growth & Development Credits: 3
CEP 551SEM - School-Wide Practices for Diverse Learners Credits: 3
CEP 590LEC - Psy Meas & Intell Assess Credits: 3
CEP 592SEM - Psychological Assessment of Children and Adolescents Credits: 3
CEP 634LEC - Multicultural Counseling Credits: 3
CEP 640LEC - Perspectives in School Psychology Credits: 3
CEP 644LEC - Counseling with Children and Adolescents Credits: 3
CEP 650LEC - Behavioral Therapy with Children and Adolescents Credits: 3
CEP 653LEC - Foundations of Counseling Theory Credits: 3
CEP 656SEM - Collaboration for School Safety Credits: 3
CEP 692SEM - Special Counsel Techniques Credits: 3
CEP 630SEM - Advanced Theories in Psychotherapy Credits: 3
or
CEP 695LEC - Psychopathology Interventions Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Project (3 credits)

CEP 700TUT - Individual Guidance of the Project Credits: 1 - 12

Total Credit Hours for MA: 43

3.0 Degree GPA required

School Psychology Advanced Certificate Curriculum

Required Core (18 credits)

CEP 593TUT - Practicum in School Psychology Credits: 1 - 8 (taken twice, 3 credits each)
CEP 664SEM - Process of Consultation - Seminar Credits: 3
CEP 694LEC - Interventions for Academic Skills Credits: 3
CEP 699TUT - Internship in School Psychology Credits: 1 - 9 (taken twice, 3 credits each)

Total Credit Hours for Certificate: 18

Total Credits for MA and Certificate: 61

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

61 Hours

Time-To-Degree

3 Years

Application Fee

$50

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.