Psychology Program at SUNY Plattsburgh - School Psychology Graduate Program

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Gainful Employment Reporting Information

Recognized Occupation(s):
SUNY Plattsburgh’s C.A.S./M.A. in School Psychology prepares individuals for careers as school psychologists (19-3031.01).

On-time Graduate Rates:
Generally individuals are able to complete this program in three years (36 months) if they are registered as full-time students. However, students have 10 years to complete the program from the time that they take their first matriculated course. Of the 9 students who started the program in the fall of 2008, 8 or 89% graduated within 3 years.

Tuition and Fees:
While subject to change, tuition and fees information can be found at the Student Account Website. Information about other costs, including books, can be found at the Non-Billed Costs Website.

Median Loan Debt:
Median Title IV Loan Debt was $4,625. Median Private Loan Educational Debt and Median Institutional Financing Plan Debt was $0.

Placement Rate:
Not applicable.

School Psychology Graduate Program

Features and Benefits

Emphasizes training students as scientist-practitioners
Balance between academic components in psychology and education, and application of that knowledge into practice
Eligibility for certification as a School Psychologist in New York state
Extensive one-to-one contact between students and faculty

Goals

To prepare problem-solving psychologists, professionals who use scientific inquiry and who work effectively with others in the identification, prevention, and remediation of child, adolescent and adult psychoeducational problems.
To prepare individuals who have developed a broad knowledge base in psychology necessary to provide school-based services. Exposure is provided to all domains of school psychology as identified by the National Association of School Psychologists.
To prepare psychologists with a strong commitment to life-long learning, and who effectively contribute to the practice of the profession.

Program Requirements

Course curriculum. Note: this 248kB PDF file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.
Course descriptions

The graduate program requirements are composed of three primary areas: academic coursework, the thesis, and the internship.

Academic coursework combines a careful balance of content knowledge and application of knowledge in the field. Students take core courses in psychology and education that cover content in areas relevant to school psychology. Concurrently, students use the core knowledge in the practicum, which is tailored to fit the current skills each student possesses.

From these experiences, the student will have assembled a portfolio of projects undertaken which demonstrates competency in content application. The internship is the culminating experience for the student. Under site and university-based supervision, the student continues to develop skills as a competent school psychologist.

Throughout the three years in the program, the student will develop expertise in various areas, which stimulate the formation and completion of the thesis project.

For more details about the program, visit the School Psychology program requirements page.

Program Materials

Note: These PDF files require the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.

Application Process

Admission to the program is made only for the Fall semester. The deadline for submission of application materials is February 15. Please check the SUNY Plattsburgh Graduate Admissions pages and the School Psychology admissions requirements page for more information.

Financial Assistance

There are several opportunities for financial assistance through the university and the psychology department. Please check the SUNY Plattsburgh Graduate Admissions pages and the School Psychology financial assistance page for more information.

Questions, Comments, Suggestions?

If you would like more information about the school psychology graduate program at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact

Dr. Laci Charette
Phone: (518) 564-3385
Toll-free Phone: (800) 441-7215
Fax: (518) 564-3397
E-mail: laci.charette@plattsburgh.edu

Psychology Program at SUNY Plattsburgh - School Psychology Graduate Program