Master of Science in School Psychology California State University - Northridge, USA

The School Psychology master's program offers the skills in counseling, consultation, assessment and intervention to make an impact on students and communities.

Why Get a Master's in School Psychology?

The rewarding job of school psychologist offers opportunities to work with students, educators, parents and community members. You'll offer support to students as they learn and adjust to different social environments.

As one of the top-ranked social services jobs in the country according to U.S. News & World Report, school psychologists facilitate collaboration among families, schools and communities.

Why Study School Psychology at CSUN?

Data-based Decision Making

At CSUN, data-based decision making is at the heart of your courses. Reliable and valid data through observations, interviews and assessments offer the basis for all professional activities and decisions.

Consultation and Collaboration

You'll learn to address academic and social situations by collaborating with parents and educators. By facilitating group interactions, you'll have the skills necessary to create change at individual, family, group and multi-system levels.

Multicultural Focus

Our nation is home to multicultural school populations. This means CSUN focuses on preparing you for success in diverse settings. By emphasizing data-based assessments, counseling, consultation, prevention and intervention with a sociological perspective, you'll be equipped to develop accepting and effective learning environments for your students.

Accreditation

Annual Program Report and Student Outcomes.

What You'll Learn

The School Psychology program will foster your professional development in key areas:

• Theoretical, legal, and professional foundations
• Development and learning
• Counseling
• Assessment
• Consultation
• Intervention
• Research

These developmental strands are composed of classes designed to help you meet the various demands of school psychology.

Through personal and professional development in the program, you'll become a professional, lifelong learner, innovator and leader in the field.