Location:

Rock Hill, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

School Psychology

Program Overview

Program Description:

The three-year, full-time program leading to both the Master of Science (M.S.) and Specialist in School Psychology (S.S.P.) degrees utilizes a highly structured, applied, competency-based approach to training. The curriculum is linked to a comprehensive set of objectives that outline knowledge, skills, and professional work characteristics needed by school psychologists in order to respond effectively to the diverse needs of individuals and systems that we ultimately serve. Program emphasis is placed on psychological and psychoeducational methods whose effectiveness has been demonstrated through behavioral research. A multi-method, multi-source approach to assessment of learning and development helps assure that students attain the competencies needed to be effective school psychologists.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

National Association of School Psychologist; South Carolina Department of Education; National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Commission on Colleges of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Admission to the program requires a completed on-line application plus three letters of recommendation. Paper-based applications are available in the Graduate School office upon request. Applicants who submit a paper-based application will also need to submit a professional resume and personal statement, the supplemental questionnaire, and three letters of recommendation. Additional requirements include an official GRE General test score and official transcript(s).