Educational and School Psychology
http://www.pacific.edu/education
Phone: (209) 946-2559
Location: Gladys L. Benerd School of Education
Linda Webster, PhD, Chair
Degree Programs
Master of Arts in Educational Psychology
Educational Specialist in School Psychology (EdS)
- and a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology (PhD)
- with a specialization in School Psychology
- and a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology
Credentials Offered
Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology
Admissions Requirements
- Students must hold the baccalaureate or equivalent.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in all college work.
- A completed application portfolio to the Office of Admission, which includes the filing of official test scores for the Graduate Record Examination (both the General test and the Advanced Subject test in Psychology are required); an essay emphasizing the desire to work as a school psychologist in the public schools; official transcripts from all college level coursework including official verification of the awarding of degrees; and three letters of recommendation that attest to the candidate’s ability to undertake graduate studies.
- An admissions interview with representative(s) of the Department of Educational and School Psychology.
- Review by the Department of Educational and School Psychology and the Dean of Research and Graduate Studies.
- Evidence of qualities and character in keeping with the philosophy and standards of this University and the profession of School Psychology.
- Applications are accepted only to admission for the Fall semester.
Master of Arts in Educational Psychology
Students must complete a minimum of 32 units with a Pacific cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in order to earn a master of arts degree in educational psychology. A typical program of study may include:
EDUC 204 Pluralism in American Education 3 EPSY 201 Techniques of Research 3 EPSY 214 Intermediate Statistics 3 EPSY 220 Nature and Condition of Learning 3 EPSY 306 Psychotherapeutic Interventions in School 3 EPSY 307 Group Counseling 3 EPSY 309 Consultation Methods 3 EPSY 330 Seminar: Advanced Human Development I 3 EPSY 331 Seminar: Advanced Human Development II 3 EPSY 332 Seminar: Advanced Human Development III 3 SPED 295E Positive Behavioral Support in the Classroom 3
Educational Specialists in School Psychology
The Educational Specialist degree program in school psychology leads to a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in school psychology. The program requires two years of full-time coursework with fieldwork, and culminates in an additional third-year internship. Applications are accepted only for admission for the fall semester. The program is designed to prepare highly effective school psychologists who are knowledgeable regarding the developmental issues and needs of both regular and special education. The program also intends to prepare highly effective school psychologists who apply skills in data-based decision making and accountability for work with individuals, groups, and programs. Additional goals include preparing highly effective school psychologists who apply developmental knowledge from cognitive, learning, social and emotional domains across diverse socio-cultural and linguistic contexts and ensuring school psychologists can demonstrate the necessary positive interpersonal skills they need to facilitate communication and collaboration among students, school personnel, families, and other professionals. The EdS. program requirements include the following required courses:
Students must complete a minimum of 60 units with a Pacific cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in order to earn an Educational Specialist degree in school psychology.
The following courses are required for the EdS degree in addition to the courses required for the master’s degree:
EDUC 204 Pluralism in American Education 3 EPSY 294B School Psychology Fieldwork 2 EPSY 300 Seminar: Introduction to School Psychology 1 EPSY 308 History and Systems of Psychology 3 EPSY 310 Crisis Intervention 3 EPSY 311 Law and Professional Ethics 1 EPSY 312 Child Psychology/Wellness Promotion 3 EPSY 315 Individual Assessment 3 EPSY 317 Neuropsychology in the Schools 3 EPSY 318 Program Evaluation for School Psychologists 3 EPSY 330 Seminar: Advanced Human Development I 3 EPSY 332 Seminar: Advanced Human Development III 3 EPSY 398 School Psychology Internship 1-4 SPED 224 Assessment of Special Education Students 3 SPED 228M Advanced Programming for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities 3 SPED 295E Positive Behavioral Support in the Classroom 3
Portfolio Examination
Students are required to present a portfolio that addresses competencies in the domains of school psychology as delineated by the National Association of School Psychologists. This includes obtaining a passing score (165) on the Praxis II exam in school psychology.
In addition to meeting degree requirements and completion of the program outlined above, a student seeking a Pupil Personnel Services credential in School Psychology must also:
- Complete the CBEST exam prior to internship
- Complete the PRAXIS II exam in School Psychology prior to internship
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology
The doctoral degree program represents a year to two year program of study beyond the EdS. Thus, it requires a four-to-five year course of study that includes a year-long internship. The PhD Program in School Psychology prepares professionals for systems interventions as school psychologists, and provides advanced training in consultation, applied development, and program evaluation.
Students must complete a minimum of 90 units with a Pacific cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in order to earn a Doctor of Philosophy in educational psychology.
The following courses are required for the PhD degree in addition to the courses required for the master’s and EdS degrees:
EDUC 204 Pluralism in American Education 3 EPSY 294B School Psychology Fieldwork 2 EPSY 300 Seminar: Introduction to School Psychology 1 EPSY 308 History and Systems of Psychology 3 EPSY 310 Crisis Intervention 3 EPSY 311 Law and Professional Ethics 1 EPSY 312 Child Psychology/Wellness Promotion 3 EPSY 317 Neuropsychology in the Schools 3 EPSY 318 Program Evaluation for School Psychologists 3 EPSY 324 Seminar: Advanced Consultation and Supervision 3 EPSY 325 Social Psychology in the Schools 3 EPSY 331 Seminar: Advanced Human Development II 3 EPSY 332 Seminar: Advanced Human Development III 3 EPSY 394 Applied Multiple Regression 3 EPSY 395 Quantitative Research Design and Method 3 EPSY 396 Structural Equation Modeling 3 EPSY 397 Graduate Research 1-3 EPSY 398 School Psychology Internship 1-4 EPSY 399 Doctoral Dissertation 1-10 SPED 224 Assessment of Special Education Students 3 SPED 228M/228S Advanced Programming for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities 3 SPED 295E Positive Behavioral Support in the Classroom 3
Portfolio Examination
Students are required to present a portfolio that addresses competencies in the domains of school psychology as delineated by the National Association of School Psychologists. This includes obtaining a score of 175 on the Praxis II exam in school psychology.
Qualifying Scholarly Activities
The student may either produce an empirical study of publishable quality that contributes to the scientific literature relevant to school psychology, or a scholarly review of the scientific literature relevant to an issue or problem relevant to the practice of school psychology. This review must also be of publishable quality.
Dissertation
An acceptable dissertation must be (1) a significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge or (2) a work of original and primary research in the domain of psychology. The dissertation must be submitted by the appropriate deadlines as stated in the current Graduate School calendar. The minimum number of dissertation units is 4.
In addition to meeting degree requirements and completion of the program outlined above, a student who seeks a Pupil Personnel Services credential in School Psychology must also:
- Complete the CBEST exam prior to internship
- Complete the PRAXIS II exam in School Psychology prior to internship
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http://www.pacific.edu/education
Phone: (209) 946-2559
Location: Gladys L. Benerd School of Education
Linda Webster, PhD, Chair
Degree Programs
Master of Arts in Educational Psychology
Educational Specialist in School Psychology (EdS)
- and a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology (PhD)
- with a specialization in School Psychology
- and a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology
Credentials Offered
Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology
Admissions Requirements
- Students must hold the baccalaureate or equivalent.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in all college work.
- A completed application portfolio to the Office of Admission, which includes the filing of official test scores for the Graduate Record Examination (both the General test and the Advanced Subject test in Psychology are required); an essay emphasizing the desire to work as a school psychologist in the public schools; official transcripts from all college level coursework including official verification of the awarding of degrees; and three letters of recommendation that attest to the candidate’s ability to undertake graduate studies.
- An admissions interview with representative(s) of the Department of Educational and School Psychology.
- Review by the Department of Educational and School Psychology and the Dean of Research and Graduate Studies.
- Evidence of qualities and character in keeping with the philosophy and standards of this University and the profession of School Psychology.
- Applications are accepted only to admission for the Fall semester.
Master of Arts in Educational Psychology
Students must complete a minimum of 32 units with a Pacific cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in order to earn a master of arts degree in educational psychology. A typical program of study may include:
| EDUC 204 | Pluralism in American Education | 3 |
| EPSY 201 | Techniques of Research | 3 |
| EPSY 214 | Intermediate Statistics | 3 |
| EPSY 220 | Nature and Condition of Learning | 3 |
| EPSY 306 | Psychotherapeutic Interventions in School | 3 |
| EPSY 307 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| EPSY 309 | Consultation Methods | 3 |
| EPSY 330 | Seminar: Advanced Human Development I | 3 |
| EPSY 331 | Seminar: Advanced Human Development II | 3 |
| EPSY 332 | Seminar: Advanced Human Development III | 3 |
| SPED 295E | Positive Behavioral Support in the Classroom | 3 |
Educational Specialists in School Psychology
The Educational Specialist degree program in school psychology leads to a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in school psychology. The program requires two years of full-time coursework with fieldwork, and culminates in an additional third-year internship. Applications are accepted only for admission for the fall semester. The program is designed to prepare highly effective school psychologists who are knowledgeable regarding the developmental issues and needs of both regular and special education. The program also intends to prepare highly effective school psychologists who apply skills in data-based decision making and accountability for work with individuals, groups, and programs. Additional goals include preparing highly effective school psychologists who apply developmental knowledge from cognitive, learning, social and emotional domains across diverse socio-cultural and linguistic contexts and ensuring school psychologists can demonstrate the necessary positive interpersonal skills they need to facilitate communication and collaboration among students, school personnel, families, and other professionals. The EdS. program requirements include the following required courses:
Students must complete a minimum of 60 units with a Pacific cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in order to earn an Educational Specialist degree in school psychology.
The following courses are required for the EdS degree in addition to the courses required for the master’s degree:
| EDUC 204 | Pluralism in American Education | 3 |
| EPSY 294B | School Psychology Fieldwork | 2 |
| EPSY 300 | Seminar: Introduction to School Psychology | 1 |
| EPSY 308 | History and Systems of Psychology | 3 |
| EPSY 310 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| EPSY 311 | Law and Professional Ethics | 1 |
| EPSY 312 | Child Psychology/Wellness Promotion | 3 |
| EPSY 315 | Individual Assessment | 3 |
| EPSY 317 | Neuropsychology in the Schools | 3 |
| EPSY 318 | Program Evaluation for School Psychologists | 3 |
| EPSY 330 | Seminar: Advanced Human Development I | 3 |
| EPSY 332 | Seminar: Advanced Human Development III | 3 |
| EPSY 398 | School Psychology Internship | 1-4 |
| SPED 224 | Assessment of Special Education Students | 3 |
| SPED 228M | Advanced Programming for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 295E | Positive Behavioral Support in the Classroom | 3 |
Portfolio Examination
Students are required to present a portfolio that addresses competencies in the domains of school psychology as delineated by the National Association of School Psychologists. This includes obtaining a passing score (165) on the Praxis II exam in school psychology.
In addition to meeting degree requirements and completion of the program outlined above, a student seeking a Pupil Personnel Services credential in School Psychology must also:
- Complete the CBEST exam prior to internship
- Complete the PRAXIS II exam in School Psychology prior to internship
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology
The doctoral degree program represents a year to two year program of study beyond the EdS. Thus, it requires a four-to-five year course of study that includes a year-long internship. The PhD Program in School Psychology prepares professionals for systems interventions as school psychologists, and provides advanced training in consultation, applied development, and program evaluation.
Students must complete a minimum of 90 units with a Pacific cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in order to earn a Doctor of Philosophy in educational psychology.
The following courses are required for the PhD degree in addition to the courses required for the master’s and EdS degrees:
| EDUC 204 | Pluralism in American Education | 3 |
| EPSY 294B | School Psychology Fieldwork | 2 |
| EPSY 300 | Seminar: Introduction to School Psychology | 1 |
| EPSY 308 | History and Systems of Psychology | 3 |
| EPSY 310 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| EPSY 311 | Law and Professional Ethics | 1 |
| EPSY 312 | Child Psychology/Wellness Promotion | 3 |
| EPSY 317 | Neuropsychology in the Schools | 3 |
| EPSY 318 | Program Evaluation for School Psychologists | 3 |
| EPSY 324 | Seminar: Advanced Consultation and Supervision | 3 |
| EPSY 325 | Social Psychology in the Schools | 3 |
| EPSY 331 | Seminar: Advanced Human Development II | 3 |
| EPSY 332 | Seminar: Advanced Human Development III | 3 |
| EPSY 394 | Applied Multiple Regression | 3 |
| EPSY 395 | Quantitative Research Design and Method | 3 |
| EPSY 396 | Structural Equation Modeling | 3 |
| EPSY 397 | Graduate Research | 1-3 |
| EPSY 398 | School Psychology Internship | 1-4 |
| EPSY 399 | Doctoral Dissertation | 1-10 |
| SPED 224 | Assessment of Special Education Students | 3 |
| SPED 228M/228S | Advanced Programming for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 295E | Positive Behavioral Support in the Classroom | 3 |
Portfolio Examination
Students are required to present a portfolio that addresses competencies in the domains of school psychology as delineated by the National Association of School Psychologists. This includes obtaining a score of 175 on the Praxis II exam in school psychology.
Qualifying Scholarly Activities
The student may either produce an empirical study of publishable quality that contributes to the scientific literature relevant to school psychology, or a scholarly review of the scientific literature relevant to an issue or problem relevant to the practice of school psychology. This review must also be of publishable quality.
Dissertation
An acceptable dissertation must be (1) a significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge or (2) a work of original and primary research in the domain of psychology. The dissertation must be submitted by the appropriate deadlines as stated in the current Graduate School calendar. The minimum number of dissertation units is 4.
In addition to meeting degree requirements and completion of the program outlined above, a student who seeks a Pupil Personnel Services credential in School Psychology must also:
- Complete the CBEST exam prior to internship
- Complete the PRAXIS II exam in School Psychology prior to internship