Master of Art in School Psychology and Certification in School Psychology

The NASP-approved School Psychology MA Certification program provides the education to become a professional school psychologist at the Specialist level (60 credits). The program features opportunities to develop special competencies in areas such as assessment, identifying and treating behavior problems in children and adolescent, utilizing curriculum-based measurement tools to assess school health and student progress, and providing evidence-based therapeutic services to children and adolescents. A multitude of settings are available for practicum and externship training, including varied public and private schools in Bergen County. The school psychology program is recognized by and registered with the New Jersey State Department of Education. The program holds full NASP approval, and graduates are able eligible to become Nationally Certified School Psychologists upon successful completion of the program.

Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.Submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores. The testing dates schedule can be obtained from Educational Testing Service (http://www.ets.org). Please be advised that due to conditions created by COVID-19, the requirement for the Graduate Record Examination is waived for 2020-2021.Have taken general psychology and statistics, experimental psychology, child development, abnormal psychology, or theories of personality.Submit three letters of recommendation and a personal statement detailing their interest in the field.Applications are carefully reviewed, and group interviews are conducted for those applicants who meet the school’s criteria.IELTS - 6 TOEFLIBT - 70