Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.)
School Psychology
with Pupil Personnel Services Credential
PENDING CTC APPROVAL
Pending CTC Approval
Program Highlights & Benefits
Traditional and intern pathway options
Rich and rewarding learning experiences in a cohort model
Students complete the program with a portfolio of work to showcase while seeking additional career opportunities
Concurrent practicum and fieldwork; thorough test preparation for Praxis 5403
For
The MAED School Psychology w/ Pupil Personnel Services Credential degree is for education professionals who aspire to become School Psychologists. Prospective candidates desire to work with pupils needing special services by administering and evaluating psychoeducational assessments and collaborating with administrators, teachers, parents, and community members in order to provide high-quality support to K-12 students.
What You Learn
The program equips candidates with expertise in psychoeducational assessment, behavior intervention, mental health, and collaborative consultation with school administrators, teachers, and families to enrich the academic and social-emotional lives of children. Within the context of servant leadership, candidates will learn how to meet the comprehensive needs of the increasingly diverse populations in California.
How You Learn
Blended Option: This is a blended cohort program offered on the Irvine campus. Each term, cohorts will complete one course every eight weeks. Each course has four classes that will meet on campus from 6:00-7:30 p.m. during weeks 1, 3, 5 and 7. The other four weeks (2, 4, 6 and 8) will work online asynchronously. Candidates actively engage with each other through an online learning management system, complete assignments, participate in online discussions, and collaborate on group activities.
Online Option: This is an online cohort program. Each term, cohorts will complete one course every eight weeks. Classes will meet online synchronously during weeks 1, 3, 5 and 7 from 6:00-7:30pm on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. The night of the week will remain the same throughout the program. The other four weeks (2, 4, 6 and 8) will work online asynchronously. All online students must have access to a computer with an internet connection, web camera, and microphone.
Career Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will earn a Master of Arts in Education: School Psychology degree and will be eligible for the California Pupil Personnel Services Credential. Although this program is designed to prepare candidates to serve as school psychologists within schools in the state of California, additional career opportunities may exist in organizations such as:
- Public and private schools
- Colleges and universities
- School-based health and mental health centers
- Community-based day treatment programs or residential hospitals
- Juvenile justice centers
Prerequisites
In addition to the admission requirements for a graduate degree in the School of Education, applicants must submit a Basic Skills Verification (through CBEST results or other state-approved alternatives) and a valid teaching credential or Certificate of Clearance.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Hours |
| EDP 501 | Foundations of School Psychology | 3 |
| EDP 503 | Child Development & Learning | 3 |
| EDP 505 | Legal, Ethical, & Professional Practice | 3 |
| EDP 507 | Measurement, Data, & Evaluation | 3 |
| EDP 590 | Practicum: 450 hours | 3 |
| EDP 509 | Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EDP 510 | Academic Interventions | 3 |
| EDP 512 | Collaborative Consultation | 3 |
| EDP 571 | Psychoeducational Assessment I | 3 |
| EDP 591 | Fieldwork 1: 400 hours | 3 |
| EDP 518 | Behavioral Interventions | 3 |
| EDP 521 | Mental Health Interventions | 3 |
| EDP 523 | Crisis Response and Intervention | 3 |
| EDP 572 | Psychoeducational Assessment II | 3 |
| EDP 592 | Fieldwork 2: 400 hours | 3 |
| EDP 573 | Psychoeducational Assessment III | 3 |
| EDP 528 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| EDP 580 | Research | 3 |
| EDP 605 | Capstone | 3 |
| EDP 593 | Fieldwork 3: 400 hours | 3 |
| Â | Total Core Curriculum Semester Hours: | 60 Units |
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