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College of Human Development, Culture, and Media
School Psychology Program
Graduate
Master of Arts/Education Specialist (M.A./Ed.S.)

School Psychology

The School Psychology M.A./Ed.S. program provides students with professional and academic training to address the individual, contextual, and systemic needs of children and adolescents as well as those who nurture and support them. The National Association of School Psychologists Domains of School Psychology Training and Practice also guides the students' professional development and practicum/internship experiences.

The Program

The School Psychology M.A./Ed.S. program has two separate parts and requires two separate admission applications. First, there is a 36 credit master's degree (known as the Master's in Psychological Studies  - School Psychology Concentration. Upon successful completion of the master's program, students need to reapply for admission to the 29-credit program leading to the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree. The Ed.S. program includes a pre-internship (practicum) field experience of 300 hours as well as an Internship of 1200 hours.  The M.A. and Ed.S. programs together take four years to complete.

The successful completion of all credits (65 total) in both the M.A. and Ed.S. programs leads to certification by the New Jersey Department of Education as a school psychologist. This certification only allows one to work in the schools. It is not a license leading to private practice.

Seton Hall University's M.A./Ed.S. in School Psychology is not just a program, it's a community that values diversity. Our program is recognized for its strong multicultural component, ensuring students from all backgrounds feel respected and valued. This program equips students with skills in psychological assessments, crisis interventions, IEP development, and individual and group counseling. It is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), with some school districts preferring Seton Hall graduates exclusively. This preparation positions most school psychologists for successful careers.

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School Psychology Graduate Program

 

Seton Hall's School Psychology graduate program provides students with professional and academic training to address the individual and systemic needs of children and adolescents in a school setting.

Admission Requirements

  • Online application
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Statement of career goals
  • Interview with the Admissions Committee
  • Additional Requirements – M.A. Program (Level I)
    • Three (3) letters of recommendation, including at least two from former professors
  • Additional Requirements – Ed.S. Program (Level II)
    • Completion of the M.A. program with a 3.25 minimum cumulative GPA.
    • Note: application to the program is required and completion of the M.A. program does not guarantee admission to the Ed.S. program
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation, preferably from full-time faculty at the University 

Application Deadline 
The deadline for both the M.A. Psychological Studies – School Psychology Concentration and the Ed.S. School Psychology is April 1.

Applicants will be advised of their status by April 15. 

Faculty

The faculty in the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media are expert researchers and practitioners in teacher and leader preparation as well as professional psychology and family therapy. Many are actively engaged with schools and community agencies, modeling best practices to their students in the university classroom and in the field. Collaboration within departments and across is encouraged with the recognition that supporting and improving the lives of children, families and communities is a complex process.

Take the Next Step

The College of Human Development, Culture, and Media embodies the University’s commitment to pedagogical innovation, intellectual ferment and community engagement. Uniting scholars and students from four dynamic academic departments, the College provides cutting-edge, transdisciplinary inquiry into the stickiest problems of our time.

Our collaborative ethos is the hallmark of a Seton Hall education: an interdisciplinary approach to learning that grounds students firmly in their chosen discipline while expanding their perspectives through collaboration — setting them apart in their ability to lead in a variety of fields and solve pressing problems in society.

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