Compassion meets impact in the field of School Psychology, where professionals can transform and empower young minds. For those seeking to make a difference in the lives of children and communities, the School Psychologist Educational Services (Certification) program equips them with the skills, strategies, and insight to support student success in today鈥檚 complex educational environments.
This 65-credit graduate level program is designed to prepare graduate students for careers as certified school psychologists and includes foundational courses in psychological and educational theory, child and adolescent development, multicultural and social issues and other required coursework. The program also provides intensive school-based field experience, immersing students as apprentice psychologists in partnering school districts.
Applicants without a master鈥檚 degree who wish to enroll in the School Psychologist Certification Program must apply to both the MA Program in Clinical Psychology (Child/Adolescent Psychology Concentration) and the Certification in School Psychology (CERT) program.
This program was accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) in 2020 and by the Council for the Accreditation of Educational Preparation (CAEP) in 2021 for its provision of a comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates school psychology, educational psychology, counseling, multicultural psychology, special education, and supervised application through practicum and externship settings to national standard.
Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to receive a school psychologist standard certificate (endorsement code #3100) from the New Jersey Board of Education (NJBOE) and are eligible for the National Certificate in School Psychology (NCSP), conferred by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), which is the highest distinction offered by the association. .
The Department of Psychology offers two doctoral programs, three master鈥檚 degree programs with concentration options, one combined bachelor鈥檚/master鈥檚 program, and one certification program.
