Alfred University is proud to offer an APA-accredited School Psychology Doctoral Program as well as NASP-approved School Psychology Specialist Program. Graduates from both programs are eligible for NYS Department of Education certification as School Psychologists. Additionally, many states have certification reciprocity agreements with NYS making it easier to obtain school psychology certification in other states.

Graduate Assistantships
All full-time students are eligible for graduate assistantships! Assistantships reduce tuition by 50% in return for 7.5 hours of work per week assigned by the Division.

Master of Arts/Certificate of Advanced Study (MA/CAS) degree
Alfred University's Specialist Program (MA/CAS) in School Psychology satisfies the academic portion of the New York State Education Department requirements for permanent certification and is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Learn more about the Master of Arts/Certificate of Advanced Study (MA/CAS) degree.

Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology (Psy.D.) degree
The Psy.D. program in school psychology at Alfred University follows a practitioner-scientist model. It is designed to prepare psychologists to practice advanced skills in schools and other child and family settings, and to prepare graduates for positions in applied research, administration and supervision, mental health agencies, hospitals, higher education, and private practice. Learn more about the Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology (Psy.D.) degree.

Accreditation

• APA (American Psychological Association) accredited doctoral program
• NASP (National Association of School Psychologists) approved specialist program

Preparation
Our students are trained in:

• Assessment and intervention with both educational and psychological problems
• Counseling, psychotherapy, and family systems  
• Consultation with parents, teachers, and organizational systems
• Research methods
• Program design and evaluation

Educational Environment
Skills are taught within an educational context that promotes respect and appreciation for individual, family, and cultural diversity.  Through a process of individual feedback and goal-setting, students acquire the applied skills and self-awareness to become independently functioning professionals.

Financial Support
Each full-time student is granted an assistantship covering 50% of tuition costs in exchange for working 7.5 hours per week at the University. Through grants and contracts obtained by the Lea R. Powell Institute for Children and Families, as well as competitive assistantships earmarked for our students, additional funding may be available.

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