School Psychology, Master of Science

Completion of the 66-credit Master of Science program in School Psychology qualifies students for a provisional New York State certificate that authorizes practice as a school psychologist. Earn a master's degree in School Psychology from St. John's University in New York City In response to the growing need for school psychologists to ensure the mental health and safety of our children, there has been an increasing demand for qualified psychologists to serve in schools and other academic institutions. You can prepare for this thriving field through the Master of Science in School Psychology Program at St. John’s University. Offered by St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the program educates students to become New York state certified school psychologists.

In addition to submitting the graduate application, applicants must:Possess a baccalaureate degreeSatisfy the department that his or her undergraduate preparation indicates a high potential for successful advanced study in psychologySubmit transcripts of undergraduate and any prior graduate workHave completed a minimum of 24 undergraduate credits in psychology, including courses in Introductory Psychology, Statistics, and a laboratory courseSubmit three to five letters of recommendation, one of which must be from an individual who will address the matter of the applicant's research potentialSubmit two papers from psychology courses or practical experiences: one a laboratory or research-related paper written in formal, academic, or scientific language (usually in APA style). For example, a research proposal, thesis, literature review, experiment results write-up, redacted/de-identified psychological report. The second is a term paper (from any undergraduate course and can be written in a non-scientific style)Provide a clearly written statement of educational and professional goalsThe Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional for all applicants. The Subject Examination (Psychology) is required for all applicants except those who majored in Psychology or completed a graduate degree in psychology.