MA Educational Psychology (School Psychology) at University of Connecticut

Programme overview

There are two programs in School Psychology: a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree, typically combined with a Sixth-Year Certificate in School Psychology, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program. The combined Master’s/Sixth-Year Certificate program is designed to prepare qualified school psychologists to practice in public schools or related educational settings. The program requirements fulfill the certification requirements for Connecticut's 070 School Psychologist certification as well as the certification requirements of most other states. Campus: Storrs Campus.

Duration: 33 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

The portfolio requirements and review process are described in detail in pre-internship and internship portfolio manuals. The pre-internship portfolio consists of work samples completed throughout the program in coursework and practica, professional documents, practicum and self-evaluations, and other relevant program-related documents. Listed courses include Practicum; Intellectual Assessment; Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment; Roles and Functions of School Psychologists; Childhood Development and Psychopathology.

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Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed. Programme text: The portfolio requirements and review process are described in detail in pre-internship and internship portfolio manuals. The pre-internship portfolio consists of work samples completed throughout the program in coursework and practica, professional documents, practicum and self-evaluations, and other relevant program-related documents. Students take the examination after admission to the Sixth-Year program; after completing approximately 42 hours of their coursework in the Master's/Sixth-Year program; and prior to beginning their internship.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted online to The Graduate School; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card). Some programmes set earlier application deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

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