Overview
About School Psychology at University of La Verne
School Psychology program of University of La Verne equips graduates to utilize expertise in mental health, psychoeducational assessment, behavior intervention, and learning to partner with school administrators, teachers, and families to enrich the academic, social, and emotional lives of children.
Career
Because of an increasing awareness of the connection between mental health and learning, employment for school psychologists continues to grow. Graduates of the master’s in school psychology program are able to utilize their training to improve academic achievement, support diverse learners, and promote positive behavior and mental health in educational settings; work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies; consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health personnel to improve support strategies; and employ interventions to manage student and classroom behavior.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Human Development
- Learning Disabilities and Neurology
- Child Psychopathology
- School Psychology
- Program Planning and Evaluation
- Counseling and Psychological Theories
- Behavioral Interventions for Academic Success
- Instruction and Intervention
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Individual Counseling in Schools
- Group Counseling in Schools
- Psychology of Multiculturalism in Schools
- Consultation Skills for School Psychologists
- Individual Assessment
- Advanced Assessment
- Alternative Assessment and Behavior Intervention
- Elective from recommended LFCE classes
- Practicum in School Psychology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
64-67 semester hours
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology General Studies & Classics View 1318 other Masters in Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
- A preferred GPA of 2.5 or above for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate study, and a GPA of 3.0 for any graduate work.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application for Admission
- Application fee
- Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Additional Requirements per Program
- Proof of English Proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
16746 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 785 USD per credit during 36 months. -
National
16746 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 785 USD per credit during 36 months.
$785 — La Verne campus$725 — Regional campuses
Living costs for La Verne
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Financing
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Funding
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