Counseling M.A.

with Concentration in Educational Psychology/C.A.G.S. in School Psychology

This program is recognized by the National Association of School Psychologists

Admission Requirements

1. Completion of all Feinsten School of Education and Human Development admission requirements.
2. A minimum of three courses in psychology, including child or adolescent development, personality, and abnormal psychology.
3. A current résumé.
4. An interview.

Retention Requirements

1. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.00 scale each semester. Grades below a B are not considered of graduate quality and are of limited application to degree work.
2. A minimum grade of B- in CEP 531, CEP 533, CEP 552, and CEP 603. Students who receive a grade below a B- in any of these courses must consult with their advisor before registering for any subsequent course in the plan of study.
3. A passing score on the M.A. Comprehensive Examination.
4. A satisfactory rating on the training portfolio, and a recommendation to continue from the graduate program director.
5. Failure to meet any one of the above requirements is sufficient cause for dismissal from the program.

Course Requirements

Foundations Component

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
CEP 531	Human Development across Cultures	3	Offered fall, spring, summer.
CEP 532	Theories and Methods of Counseling	3	Offered fall, spring, summer.
CEP 533	Psychology of Students with Exceptionalities	3	Offered spring.
CEP 536	Biological Perspectives in Mental Health	3	Offered fall and summer.
CEP 552	Psychological Perspectives on Learning and Teaching	3	Offered fall, spring, summer.
ELED 534	Developmental Reading:Prekindergarten through Grade Eight	3	Offered fall, spring, summer
	Or
SPED 531	Universal Design for Educating All Students	3	Offered fall and spring.
CEP 544	Family Counseling Theory and Practice	3	Offered spring.
	Or
SPED 534	Involvement of Parents and Families Who Have Children with Disabilities	3	Offered fall and spring.

Interventions/Problem-Solving Component

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
CEP 537	Introduction to Group Counseling	3	Offered fall, spring, summer.
CEP 538	Practicum I: Introduction to Counseling Skills	3	Offered fall, spring, summer.
CEP 551	Behavioral Assessment and Intervention	3	Offered spring.
CEP 602	Social-Emotional Assessment and Intervention	3	Offered fall.
CEP 675	Consultation and Collaboration in School and Community Settings	3	Offered fall.

Research and Evaluation Component

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
CEP 534	Quantitative Measurement and Test Interpretation	3	Offered fall and summer.
CEP 554	Research Methods in Applied Settings	3	Offered spring and summer.

Professional School Psychology Component

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
CEP 601	Cognitive Assessment	3	Offered fall.
CEP 603	Professional School Psychology	3	Offered spring.
CEP 604	Psychoeducational Assessment and Response-to-Intervention	3	Offered spring.
CEP 605	School Psychology Practicum	6	Offered fall and spring.
CEP 629	Internship in School Psychology	12	Offered fall and spring.

Comprehensive Examination (Master of Arts)

National School Psychology Examination (C.A.G.S.)

Total Credit Hours: 69

The C.A.G.S. in school psychology is awarded when the student has completed:

1. An additional 27 credit hours of graduate course work beyond the master’s level as specified in the student’s integrated and sequential plan of study.
2. A one-year, 1200-hour, 12-credit internship in a cooperating school system.
3. A passing score (as determined by the Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology) on the National School Psychology Examination administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS/PRAXIS II #10400).
4. A performance portfolio at the conclusion of the internship.

The C.A.G.S. in school psychology meets state certification requirements in school psychology from the Rhode Island Department of Education.

For candidates admitted to the C.A.G.S. in school psychology, the M.A. in counseling (educational psychology concentration) is awarded when the student has completed CEP 531, CEP 532, CEP 533, CEP 534, CEP 536, CEP 537, CEP 538, CEP 551, CEP 552, CEP 554; and satisfactorily passed a written examination prepared and administered by the Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology. The examination is based on the student’s knowledge of human development, counseling approaches, and intervention strategies. The M.A. in counseling with concentration in educational psychology is not granted as a terminal degree and does not meet requirements for certification as a school psychologist.