Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies
and School of Education

School psychology is an applied area of study in which students gain the skills necessary to function in varied school environments. The Master of Arts in School Psychology program emphasizes a strong foundational training in psychology and education, comprehensive training in personality and cognitive assessment, and thorough clinical training that includes a one-year full-time internship in a school setting. Students who complete this program will meet the requirements for provisional certification as a school psychologist in New York State.

The program entails 72 credit hours of study, with core courses in psychology and education, 15 credits in assessment, 12 credits of education, and a 24-credit core of clinical preparation, which includes the internship.

For additional program details, please refer to the Adelphi University Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies Web site.


Contact
For additional information about the M.A. in School Psychology program,
please contact:

Erin Ann Mcgovern
Executive Secretary to the Dean, Derner Institute
Adelphi University
P.O. BOX 701
Garden City, NY 11530-0701

p - 516.877.4804
e - bruchhau@adelphi.edu

This page last modified on August 5, 2008.