Overview

A sequence of courses is determined by the program director. In addition to the 62 units, there are three prerequisites.

Fresno Pacific University’s School Psychology program was ranked one of the nation’s best and most affordable online master’s programs by Online Master’s Degrees.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared to work as school psychologists in a variety of settings including public, private and child development organizations. Some graduates go on to work in higher education settings.

Learning Outcomes

1: Candidates Demonstrate Data-based Decision Making and Accountability

2: Candidates Demonstrate knowledge of varied methods of consultation, collaboration, and communication.

3: Candidates demonstrate direct interventions and instructional support to develop academic skills for children and families.

4: Candidates demonstrate behavior interventions and mental health services to develop social and life skills for children and families.

5: Candidates demonstrate direct and indirect services school-wide practices to promote learning.

6: Candidates demonstrate school-wide practices to promote behavioral and mental health.

7: Candidates demonstrate principles, research, and strategies for family-school collaboration.

8: Candidates demonstrate knowledge of human diversity in service delivery.

9: Candidates demonstrate foundational knowledge in research and in program evaluation.

10: Candidates demonstrate legal, ethical, and professional practice & disposition.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

School Psychology Supervised Practicum Experience

Professional Theory and Practice: School Psychology

Family School Collaboration and Support

Legal and Ethical Practices in School Psychology

Assessments in the Schools

School Wide Practices to Promote Learning

Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

62 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Bakersfield, United States
Merced, United States
Visalia, United States
Fresno, United States

Disciplines

Educational Psychology View 371 other Masters in Educational Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application for Admission and $45 non-refundable application fee.

Official college/university transcript(s) verifying receipt of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited program.

If your cumulative GPA for your bachelor’s degree is below a 3.0 (4.0 scale), a letter of explanation is required.

Reference Forms – Two references are required for the M.A. in School Psychology program.

Statement of Intent – Provide a written statement explaining your interest in the program, long-term goals and your experience in the field.

Program Interview – After submitting your application materials including transcripts, a representative will contact you to schedule an interview.

Program applicants will be required to submit an impromptu writing sample, one page in length, prior to your interview time.

Evidence of application for a Certificate of Clearance for a valid California Teaching Commission credential.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

23870 USD / year

≈ 23870 USD / year
Out-of-State

23870 USD / year

≈ 23870 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

23870 USD / year

≈ 23870 USD / year

Living costs

Bakersfield

United States

975 - 1415 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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