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 522LEC - Stat Meth Ed Inference 1 Credits: 3
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 - Foundat of Counsel 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 Psy 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

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Demonstrate domain expertise, including critical reasoning and analysis.

2) Apply effective communication, information, and digital literacy skills.

3) Demonstrate ethical and professional responsibility and act according to the norms of the chosen discipline.

4) Recognize the relevance of human and cultural diversity within local and global contexts.

5) Collaborate positively with others to achieve a common purpose.

6) Assess, articulate, and acknowledge personal skills, abilities and growth areas..

7) Demonstrate commitment to community service and engagement.

SED Statement

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