Overview

School Psychology graduate students from State University of New York Plattsburgh earn the M.A./C.A.S. in school psychology. This National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)-accredited program provides carefully-focused knowledge and training in school psychology, following the scientist-practitioner model. Students work closely with individual faculty members and become eligible for New York State and national certification in school psychology.

You will be prepared to work with diverse clients in the provision of these services to schools, communities, families and individual children. It is the graduate program’s objective to provide a rigorous academic preparation that includes a wide range of experiences, both scholarly and practical. These activities are designed to foster a strong background in theoretical and applied psychological practice, professionalism and to enhance opportunities for future employment and/or further graduate education.

Key Facts

School psychologist was recently listed as one of the “100 best jobs.” Employment opportunities are very good in most parts of the country.

Virtually all graduates of our program are employed in school psychology positions.

Many have taken employment in other states, including Alaska, California, Florida, Illinois, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychometrics
Academic Interventions
Master's Thesis
Foundations of Human Diversity
Foundations of School Psychology
Advanced Development
Learning and Cognition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

70 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plattsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate admission application
Statement of purpose
Resume
Three letters of recommendation
All official transcripts from prior institutions (3.0 or higher cumulative undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale)
At least 12 credit hours of undergraduate coursework in psychology, human services, education or a closely related area.
Ideally undergraduate coursework in: experimental psychology, statistical analysis, clinical/abnormal, cognitive and developmental, psychological assessment, and tests and measurement is recommended, but not required.
Evidence of experience working with school populations: job experience, volunteer work, course assignments, tutoring, teaching, camp counseling or other appropriate experiences.
Interview (to be requested and scheduled by program coordinator)
$75 Application Fee

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year
Out-of-State

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Plattsburgh

United States

924 - 2014 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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