Post-Master’s Certificate in School Psychology: Curriculum
The post-master's certificate in school psychology will prepare you with the clinical skills necessary to become a school psychologist. Courses focus on psychological assessment, consultation, counseling, behavioral interventions and research/evaluation. Practica experiences (approximately 300-350 hours) and an intensive internship experience (minimum 1,200 hours) are integral components of the program.
Get a description of each of Cal U's school psychology courses from our Course Catalog.
Below is a recommended framework of courses for completing the post-master's certificate.
Post-Master's Certificate in School Psychology: 67 Credits
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSY 702: Psychopathology of Childhood | 3 |
| PSY 713: Psychology of Growth and Development | 3 |
| PSY 712: Advanced Psychology of Learning | 3 |
| PSY 741: Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy | 3 |
| PSY 720: Neuropsychology | 3 |
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSY 721: Advanced Tests and Measurements | 3 |
| PSY 795: Seminar in Behavior Modification | 3 |
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSY 752: Fundamentals of School Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 710: Principles of Instructional Design | 3 |
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSY 766: Psychological Statistics I | 3 |
| PSY 762: Psychological Statistics II | 3 |
| PSY 796: Seminar in Analysis of Research in School Psych OR | 3 |
| PSY 849: Thesis Option (see student manual) | 3 |
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
PSY 722: Individual Psychological Evaluation I | 3 |
PSY 723: Individual Psychological Evaluation II | 3 |
PSY 724: Practicum in School Psychology | 3 |
PSY 734: Assessment of Personality and Behavior I | 3 |
PSY 742: Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy with Practicum | 3 |
PSY 756: Consultation and Group Processes | 3 |
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
PSY 773: Internship in School Psychology | 10 |
PSY 798: Seminar in Professional School Psychology | 3 |
For initial certification, students must have:
6 credits of college math*
3 credits of English composition*
3 credits of English/American literature*
*These credits may be graduate or undergraduate credits
