Innovative training for the next generation of school psychologists.
The Clark University M.Ed./Ed.S. in School Psychology prepares graduates to deliver comprehensive school psychology services that make a difference in the lives of ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse students.
Why Study School Psychology at Clark?
- Science-to-Practice Model: You will apply research findings in psychology and education to real-world school settings, employing scientific evaluation, problem analysis, and research methodologies to address student challenges.
- Comprehensive Integration of Components: You will grow in a curriculum that blends theoretical knowledge, research methodology, professional role development, and practical training, with an emphasis on cultivating strong problem-solving skills.
- Focus on Diversity and Inclusivity: You will develop skills for working effectively with diverse populations and understanding and addressing the needs of historically marginalized and underserved communities.
- At the forefront of Digital Mental Health: Our program integrates knowledge and skills required to understand, develop, and implement behavioral health technologies, enhancing your ability to deliver cutting-edge, effective school psychology services.
- Field-Based Experiential Learning: You will train through fieldwork in local schools, supervised by university and field professionals, as you integrate academic learning with hands-on experience.
- Professional Role Development: You will understand the evolving role of school psychologists through coursework that aligns with standards set by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the Massachusetts Department of Education.
- Sequential Cohort Model: Join a small, selective cohort that benefits from personalized mentoring, close relationships with faculty, and strong peer support throughout the program.
Gain knowledge, skills, and experience with your cohort peers through courses on campus and fieldwork in local schools and agencies, closely mentored by university and on-site supervisors.
Year 1, Fall Semester
- Introduction to School Psychology
- Psychoeducational Assessment I
- Statistics
- Child & Adolescent Psychopathology
Year 1, Spring Semester
- Professional Practice, Ethics, and Law in School Psychology
- Psychoeducational Assessment II
- School-based Consultation
- Diversity in Schools
Year 2, Fall Semester
- Psychoeducational Assessment III
- Counseling in School Psychology
- Data-Based Decision Making and Interventions within MTSS Framework I
- Practicum I
Year 2, Spring Semester
- Educational Research Methods & Program Evaluation
- Data-Based Decision Making and Interventions within MTSS Framework II
- Student-Selected Elective
- Practicum II
Year 3, Fall Semester
- School Psychology Internship
Year 3, Spring Semester
- School Psychology Internship
Clark is renowned internationally for its vital contributions to the field of psychology.
- Clark’s first president, G. Stanley Hall, founded the American Psychological Association
- Dr. Arnold Gessell – the first person in the United States to hold the title of “school psychologist” – was a Clarkie.
- Francis Cecil Sumner, the “father of black psychology,” was the first African-American in the U.S. with a doctorate in psychology, which he received from Clark in 1920
The growing mental health crisis among young people is felt acutely at primary and secondary schools across the United States. Yet according to the American Psychological Association, there is only one psychologist for every 1,127 K-12 students. Are you called to help fill this gap and foster the psychological well-being of all students? If so, take the next step by acquiring a unique combination of knowledge, skills, and experience at Clark.
The School Psychology program is pursuing National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) accreditation.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, school psychologists holding an advanced specialist degree such as an Ed.S. earn on average between $65,000 and $81,000 annually and are employed across a range of institutions, including:
- Public schools
- Colleges and universities
- Charter schools
- Private schools
- Hospitals and medical settings
- Private practice
- International schools
- Departments of special education
Academic Excellence. Global Reach. Career Success.
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