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.
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.
Mentoring for Professional Growth
The School Psychology Student Association provides support and mentorship to one another as you continue your professional development. It's a forum to promote the field through different activities, including School Psychology Week and other events.
Admission Information
To be considered for admission to CSUN as a master’s student, you will need to:
- Meet university requirements.
- Meet department requirements for the Master of Science in School Psychology.
- Apply to both the university and the specific graduate program of interest.
Learn more about applying for a master's program at CSUN.