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Course Sequence: School Psychology, Master of Arts

Candidates for the MA degree in Education, School Psychology take the following courses that are also part of the PPS Credential sequence.

During the fourth semester, students enroll in an additional course (EDS 249) to obtain a masters degree.

The Program Admission process must be successfully completed prior to matriculation. Go to the Office of Graduate Studies for information on the admission process. Also, contact the EDS Office for assistance on the departmental co-required steps.

[Go to the the Graduate Studies home page for the most recent updates, timelines, deadlines, manuals, and etc. Check this link at least once EVERY semester.]

First Semester (12 units)
Units Course Title
(3) EDC 210 Multicultural/Ethnic Counseling (EDC 170, EDC 171)
(3) EDS 231 Group Process in School Psychology
(3) EDS 245 Psychology in the Schools (Must be admitted to School Psychology Program)
(3) EDS 248 Human Development and Learning

 

Second Semester (12 units)
Units Course Title
(3) EDS 241 Counseling and Psychotherapy for School Psychologists
(3) EDS 242A Cognitive Assessment (Corequisite: EDS 242B)
(3) EDS 250 Education Research (Graduate Status)
(3) EDS 440 Practicum in Individual Counseling/School Psychology (Approval as a candidate in School Psychology program, approval of advisor, and Department petition)

 

Third Semester (9 units)
Units Course Title
(3) EDS 240 Functional Assessment of Behavior (Instructor Permission)
(3) EDS 244 Social, Emotional and Behavioral Assessment (EDS 242A and EDS 242B; Corequisite: EDS 243)
(3) EDS 246A Preventive Academic Interventions (Instructor permission)


Fourth Semester (12 units)
Units Course Title
(3) EDS 246B Preventative Mental Health Interventions (Instructor Permission)
(3) EDS 247 Assessment of Special Needs
(3) EDS 249 Special Seminar: School Psychology
(3) EDS, EDTE, or BMED Elective from list of electives