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The M.S.Ed./Psy.D Program in School Psychology carefully integrates field experience with academic preparation. Students are trained in psychological foundations, assessment and evaluation techniques, remediation and intervention procedures, and program evaluation and research. Although research methodology and theoretical academic subjects are essential parts of the program, emphasis is placed on professional preparation in the delivery of psychological services. Graduates of the doctoral program will have completed all pre-doctoral academic and internship requirements needed to sit for the New York State Licensing Examination for the professional practice of psychology, a Master of Science in Education in School Psychology (or equivalent program in school psychology), and be recommended for a New York State Certificate of Qualification in School Psychology.
Students may undertake the program on a full- or part-time basis with the exception of the final year, when they typically devote full time to an internship. Class hours permit field work and generally allow for part-time employment in the first four years of study. Wherever possible, paid internships are arranged in order to help alleviate the financial expense involved. The program requires 104 credit hours of study, a Qualifying Examination after the first year, a Proficiency and Comprehensive Examination typically during the third or fourth year, a final full-time internship and a doctoral project.
The goal of Pace University's Psy.D. Program in School-Clinical Child Psychology is to prepare professional psychologists whose specialization is school psychology. The program prepares psychologists who provide direct and indirect services based on an ecological and consultative orientation. The Psy.D. program seeks to train doctoral-level professionals who: 1. Consult with teachers, school administrators, representatives of social agencies and parents on matters affecting children's and adolescents' learning and development. 2. Plan, develop, and evaluate research and testing programs in conjunction with schools and other institutions serving youth. 3. Provide diagnostic, counseling and intervention services for youth in schools and community agencies.
Admission to the Psy.D. program is open to qualified holders of bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Applicants must submit all transcripts from prior academic preparation, scores from Graduate Record Examination (general and psychology examinations), three letters of reference, a personal statement and a complete Pace University application form. Pace University participates under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students with disabilities must notify the Coordinator of Disabled Students, prior to matriculation, regarding possible educational modifications.
Courses: Courses listed include undergraduate psychology and other courses required (R) or preferred (P) for admission. Listing appears as follows: course name, number of hours (R or P). Undergraduate Psychology Courses: General 3 (R), developmental 3 (R), experimental 3 (R), statistics 3 (R), abnormal 3 (R), learning 3 (R), personality 3 (R). MA program has 12 hours of undergraduate psychology preparation required. Other Undergraduate Course: Principles and problems in education 3 (R), curriculum and instruction 3 (R). Scores/GPAs: Entries appear in this order: required test or GPA, minimum score (if required), median score of students entering in 1997. Master's Programs: GRE-V no minimum stated, 550; GRE-Q no minimum stated, 580; GRE-V+Q, no minimum stated, 1140; GRE-Subject (Psych) no minimum stated, 585. Doctoral Program: GRE-V, GRE-Q, GRE-V+Q, GRE -Analytical, GRE-Subject (Psych). Other Criteria: (importance of criteria rated low, medium, or high): Research experience low, work experience medium, extracurricular activity low, clinically related public service medium, letters of recommendation high, interview high, statement of goals and objectives high.
Students must have background preparation in abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, experimental psychology, general psychology, learning, personality theory and statistics. In addition, students must have courses or show competencies in principles and problems education and curriculum development or methods of teaching and instruction. It is desirable and strongly recommended that students have the psychology prerequisite preparation prior to entering the program; however, it is possible for students to complete some of the program prerequisites (e.g., education) after program admission.
Psy.D. in School-Clinical Child Psychology
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