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School Psychology Master of Education/Specialist in Education Program

NOTE: Application Deadlines have changed. New deadline for M.Ed. and Ed.S. is Dec 1.
The combined master’s/specialist degree program in School Psychology requires a minimum of 78 semester hours with a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.00. This program is ideally completed in six consecutive academic terms, commencing fall term. The M.Ed./Ed.S. School Psychology program is not designed for part-time students. Each semester students are expected to enroll in 12-14 semester credits. Students may distribute their coursework to a maximum of four years rather than the usual three. However, they must maintain continuous enrollment of at least 9 credits per semester during this period (i.e., full time enrollment). The usual period of study in the M.Ed./Ed.S program including internship, is three years. Some coursework can be completed during the summers. Under highly unusual circumstances (e.g., medical emergencies) the program faculty will consider requests to extend completion of the program beyond 4 years. Under unusual circumstances, students can apply for a one year leave of absence from the program. Should a student drop out of the program prior to completion, reapplication for admission is necessary. There is no guarantee the student will be readmitted to the program. If a student deviates from a normal schedule, then there is the possibility that the course may not be available in semesters other than those which they are scheduled.

There are two major training thrusts in the school psychology program. The training first provides a knowledge base about schools, instructional methods, research methods, learning, and developmental issues. Secondly, application skills are developed in the area of cognitive and achievement testing as well as interviewing. Skills in both teacher and parent consultation are developed.

This program leads to certification in the State of Georgia. The Master of Education degree major in school psychology is prerequisite to the Specialist in Education (Ed. S.) degree with a major in School Psychology as an associate school psychologist. Applicants to the master’s program in school psychology must have a minimum score of 900 on the GRE.

Evaluation of a student’s performance is continuous and involves consideration of the student’s academic performance as well as the student’s performance in laboratory, practicum, and internship classes. A student may be dropped from a course and/or the program if the welfare of the student’s clientele or prospective clientele or the functioning of a school or agency is, in the judgment of the CPS faculty, in jeopardy as a result of the student’s behavior.

Master of Education Program of Study 2009-2010
A. Professional Studies (9)
Required (6):
EPRS 7900 Methods of Research in Education (3)
Any 7000-level EPY course in Learning Theory (3)

Select One (3):
EPSF 7100 Critical Pedagogy (3)
EPSF 7110 Multicultural Education (3)
EPSF 7120 Social and Cultural Foundations of Education (3)

B. Major (27)
Required (27):
CPS 6040 Introduction to School Psychological Services (3)
CPS 6410 Basic Counseling Skills (3)
CPS 7490 Individual Assessment I (3)
CPS 7510 Individual Assessment II (3)
CPS 7520 Data-Based Decision Making for Academic Interventions in School Psychology (3)
CPS 7570 Psychological Consultation in the Schools I (3)
CPS 7662 Applied Practice I: School Psychology (3)
CPS 8440 Social/Emotional Assessment of Children and Adolescents (3)
CPS 8665 Intervention Strategies for Students with Learning Problems (3)
Program total: minimum of 36 semester hours

Specialist in Education Program of Study 2009-2010
A. Professional Studies (9)
Required (9):
EPRS 8530 Quantitative Methods and Analysis in Education I (3)
Any 8000-level course in Development (e.g. EPY 8180, EPY 8200, EPY 8220) (3)
Any 7000-level or above EXC course with permission of faculty advisor (3)

B. Teaching Field/Major (34)
Required (34):
CPS 6150 Ethical and Legal Standards in Counseling and Psychological Services (2)
CPS 6450 Group Counseling (3) OR CPS 8400 Introduction to Play Therapy (3)
CPS 7340 Social/Cultural Issues in Counseling and Psychological Services (2)
CPS 8540 Child/Adolescent Psychopathology (3)
CPS 8570 Psychological Consultation in the Schools II (3)
CPS 8662 Applied Practice II: Consultation and Intervention Practice in School Psychology (3)
CPS 8680 Internship in School Psychology (12)
CPS 8760 Topical Seminar in School Psychology (3)
CPS 9760 School Psychology Research Seminar (3-9)
Program total: minimum of 43 semester hours