Overview

The School Psychology M.Sc. at The City University of New York is designed to integrate theoretical psychological knowledge with essential applied skills. This specialist-level programme focuses on promoting healthy educational environments for children and youth through culturally responsive practice. Students are trained to provide exemplary psychological services while embracing principles of equity and social justice.

Why School Psychology at The City University of New York?

This programme is approved as a training institution by both the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the New York State Department of Education. It offers a robust curriculum that leads to a Master of Science in Education and eligibility for New York State Provisional Certification. Students benefit from a framework that prioritises fairness and social justice, ensuring they are prepared to serve diverse constituencies in various educational settings.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 855 per credit
National fee: USD 855 per credit
Local fee: USD 470 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to provide comprehensive training in school psychology, with options for further specialisation. Modules may include:

School Psychology
Counselor Education
School Counseling
Mental Health Counseling
Special Education
Educational Leadership
Bilingual PPS Extension
Bilingual and Culturally Responsive Practices
Multicultural Issues

Careers with School Psychology

Graduates are prepared for professional roles as school psychologists within the Pre K-12 education system. The programme meets the academic and internship requirements for New York State Certification, allowing graduates to pursue careers in schools and other educational organisations. Those completing the bilingual or multicultural specialisations are uniquely qualified to support linguistically and culturally diverse student populations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The curriculum is sequenced, with the first year focused on theoretical foundations and skill development, followed by more experiential components in the later years.

The coursework is designed to cover the 10 Domains of School Psychology Training and Practice that are part of the NASP Standards for Training and Field Placement experience and practical.

Close supervision of skills is followed by an internship, where students are given the opportunity to integrate these experiences in a practical, professional environment, both in school and clinical settings. All students follow the same basic sequence of coursework, with program modifications made to meet individual needs.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

61 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A review of undergraduate records with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0, and an average of 3.0 in all courses in Psychology and Education.

A personal statement.

Three written recommendations are required. At least two letters must be from undergraduate or graduate instructors in psychology and/or education or college advisors. All reference letters should be on the instructors’ stationery. Additional letters of recommendation are also appropriate from a current job or from a recent job related to education and/orpsychology.

A review of resume.

A personal interview.

A writing sample at the time of the interview.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17385 USD / year

≈ 17385 USD / year
Out-of-State

17385 USD / year

≈ 17385 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9556 USD / year

≈ 9556 USD / year

Additional Details

New York State Resident: $5545 / semester.

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Funding

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