School Psychology, MA

This Master of Arts program has a special emphasis on applied research with three central components: functional assessment, consultation, and intervention. School psychologists are professionals trained in the concepts and techniques of both psychology and behavior analysis; to work with children in the areas of assessment and treatment of emotional/behavioral and learning disabilities; and to act as consultants to teachers, parents and school administrators.

The school psychology master's degree program at SFA is fully approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists. The curriculum is designed to meet the standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Graduates are awarded the Master of Arts in school psychology and, with a passing score on the Praxis Series School Psychologist Examination, are eligible to apply to become a nationally certified school psychologist. Also, graduates may apply for state testing to become a licensed specialist in school psychology. Admission to the program may take place when a student has completed all requirements for full admission to the Office of Research and Graduate Studies and the school psychology program. 

Application Process

Students can apply through the Office of Research and Graduate Programs at https://www.sfasu.edu/apply.

Standards and Curriculum

Standards set forth by the National Association of School Psychologists for the master's degree consist of a required minimum of 63 semester credit hours and a 1,200-hour internship or the equivalent beyond the bachelor's degree and shall culminate in institutional documentation. In accordance with the standards described by NASP, the school psychology program will ensure substantial preparation of all school psychology trainees through coursework, practica, internship, or other appropriate means.