The School Psychology Program curriculum aligns with the National Association of School Psychologists’ Practice Model and is based on evidence-based best practices. Candidates take 63 units across three years in this cohort program. Courses are three (3) semester units each unless otherwise listed below. Read course descriptions here.
- Sample schedule: On-Campus Program
- Sample schedule: Online Program
Courses (On-Campus Program)
Year 1
Summer Session II (4 units)
- EDSP 6501 Introduction to Ethics & School Psychology Practice
- EDSP 6532 Seminar in School Systems and Psychological Services
Fall Semester (13 units)
- EDSP 6504 Statistics, Research Methods, and Program Evaluation
- EDSP 6505 Advocacy, Leadership & Professional Practice I (1 unit)
- EDSP 6506 Seminar in Counseling and Interpersonal Relations
- EDSP 6508 Student Diversity and Exceptionality
- EDSP 6518 Assessment and Intervention for Cognitive and Learning Problems I
Spring Semester (10 units)
- EDSP 6507 Advocacy, Leadership & Professional Practice II (1 unit)
- EDSP 6510 Seminar in Instruction and Learning
- EDSP 6512 Group Counseling and Intervention with Children and Adolescents
- EDSP 6522 Assessment and Intervention for Cognitive and Learning Problems II
Year 2
Summer Session I (3 units)
- EDSP 6514 Family, School, and Community Collaboration
Fall Semester (11 units)
- EDSP 6513 Advanced Counseling Seminar I (2 units)
- EDSP 6524 Practicum in Multicultural School Psychology I
- EDSP 6528 Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment
- EDSP 6534 Advanced Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention
Spring Semester (11 units)
- EDSP 6515 Advanced Counseling Seminar II (2 units)
- EDSP 6520 Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation
- EDSP 6525 Practicum in Multicultural School Psychology II
- EDSP 6526 Social Responsibility, Violence Prevention, and Crisis Intervention in Schools
Year 3
Summer Session I (3 units)
- EDSP 6530 Treatment of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Fall Semester (4 units)
- EDSP 6535 Seminar in Ethical Leadership & Social Justice I (1 unit)
- EDSP 6538 Supervised Internship in School Psychology I
Spring Semester (4 units)
- EDSP 6537 Seminar in Ethical Leadership & Social Justice II (1 unit)
- EDSP 6540 Supervised Internship in School Psychology II
- EDSP 6995 Comprehensive Written Exit Examination (Praxis II School Psychology)