<p>The school psychology concentration is committed to an instructional model that combines a sound understanding of psychological theory and research with outstanding practicum and internship experiences. The curriculum imparts foundational knowledge in psychology, education, intervention and problem solving, statistics and research methodology, and professional school psychology along with practicum and internship experiences that prepare graduates for positions in the schools or related environments.</p> <p>Students earn both a Master of Arts (MA) and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) that prepares them for professional certification in school psychology. Graduates meet academic standards for certification as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) and are eligible to take the NCSP exam and apply for certification by the NCSP Board of National Association of School Psychologists. Students completing the program will be eligible for licensure in Virginia (after meeting all requirements stipulated by the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Psychology) as school psychologists.</p> 2008 SCH <p>Darby Wiggins<br /> Psychology Graduate Program Assistant<br /> David King Hall 2013F, MSN 3F5<br /> Department of Psychology<br /> Fairfax, VA 22030<br /> <a href="mailto:psycgrad@gmu.edu">psycgrad@gmu.edu</a></p> 2007-10-26T11:26:44Z MA 60 PSYC School Psychology false 745 LA-MA-PSYC-SCH LA-MA-PSYC 91 <p>The MA concentration in School Psychology along with the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in School Psychology make up a two-level degree program which prepares graduates for professional certification in school psychology. Students who have not already earned a master's degree in a related field must apply for admission to both the master's program and the certificate. All students entering the master's program are expected to complete the certificate.</p> <p>Students pursuing the concentration in school psychology must complete 38 graduate credits with a grade B or better distributed as follows:</p> <ul> <li>EDCD 603; EDSE 628 or 629; PSYC 669 or 704 or 506; PSYC 592, 611, 612, 617, 619, 671, 709, 710, 750, 892</li> </ul> <p>Students pursuing the certificate in advanced graduate studies in school psychology must complete 26 credits. They must receive a grade of B or better in the course work, which must be completed before the internship (PSYCH 790). School psychology students are required to enroll full time. The credits are distributed as follows:</p> <ul> <li>PSYC 592, 597, 722, 750, 790, 792; EDCD 608</li> </ul> <p>Course work must be completed before the internship. School psychology students are required to enroll full time.</p> 2008-09-09T19:33:22Z