Appendix A: M.Ed. in School Psychology Course Planning Guide
| Academic Year | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 |
Total: 16 units |
Total: 12 units |
Total: 12 units |
| Year 2 |
Total: 14 units |
Total: 14 units |
Total: 16 units |
| Year 3 |
Total: 6 units |
Total: 6 units |
Total: 6 units |
| Academic Year | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 |
Total: 20 units |
Total: 12 units |
Total: 12 units |
| Year 2 |
Total: 14 units |
Total: 14 units |
Total: 16 units |
| Year 3 |
Total: 6 units |
Total: 6 units |
Total: 6 units |
*Students planning to enroll in CNCSP 274D should enroll for 1 credit of CNCSP 271A during the summer prior to Year 2.
**To be eligible for in absentia status and an 80% reduction in tuition for full-time enrollment, students are advised to enroll for 8 units of CNCSP 275 instead of 6 units.
Appendix B: M.Ed. Student Planned Program of Study Form
The Planned Program of Study form is a document that lists all of the courses that students must take to complete the M.Ed. in the School Psychology program. A Planned Program of Study form should be completed by the student in collaboration with their program advisor. The form should be signed by the student and program advisor.
It is recommended that the program of study be completed by the end of the first semester after the student's admission to the program, or, before 12 hours of graduate coursework have been completed, whichever occurs first.
General Master's Degree Student Policies (Adapted from UCSB Catalog)
- Degree Time Limit: Master's degrees must be completed within four years from the student's date of admission for graduate study.
- Scholarship: The minimum grade-point average required for the award of a master's degree is 3.0. Please note that the School Psychology program does not accept grades lower than a B.
- Enrollment Requirements: All graduate degree-seeking students must be continuously enrolled (a minimum of four unit hours of graduate credit).
Student Information
Name:
Student ID: Date:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone: Email:
Plan Type: New Revised
M.Ed. Courses (52 Total Credit Hours Required)
| Course | Title | Units | Transfer Course / Institution | Qtr / Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNCSP 250 | Cognitive Assessment | 4 | ||
| CNCSP 257B | Psychoeducational Assessment | 4 | ||
| CNCSP 262B | School Mental Health | 4 | ||
| CNCSP 256 | Behavioral, Social, and Emotional Assessment | 4 | ||
| CNCSP 226 | Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice | 4 | ||
| CNCSP 274D | Assessment and Data-Based Decision Making | 4 | ||
| CNCSP 220 | Human Development | 4 | ||
| CNCSP 274E | Ethics, Diversity, & Specialized Assessment | 4 | ||
| CNCSP 223 | Psychopathology | 4 | ||
| CNCSP 262C | Counseling Children and Families | 4 | ||
| CNCSP 274F | The School Psychologist as Intervention Consultant | 4 | ||
| CNCSP 291C | Family and School Violence | 4 | ||
| CNCSP 292 | Resiliency, Strengths, and Youth Development | 4 |
Credential Courses (97 Total Credit Hours for Credential)
| Course | Title | Units | Transfer Course / Institution | Qtr / Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNCSP 274A | First Year Induction | 4 | ||
| CNCSP 201 | Research Foundation of School Psychology | 4 | ||
| CNCSP 253 | Assessment and Intervention for CLD Students | 4 | ||
| CNCSP 274B | First Year Induction | 4 | ||
| CNCSP 274C | First Year Induction | 4 | ||
| CNCSP 271A | Practicum | 1 | ||
| CNCSP 597 | Ind. Study for Comprehensive Exams (Portfolio) | 8 | ||
| CNCSP 275 | School Psychology Internship | 18 |
State and National Exam
(Must receive passing scores PRIOR to graduation)
CBEST Praxis School Psychology
Required Comprehensive Oral Exam: Students complete the Oral Exam in their 6th Quarter of master's coursework.
Course Substitutions: Courses taken in lieu of those listed here must be approved in writing by both the program and the SOE Graduate Advisor.
Transfer of Courses: Only 8 quarter hours or 2 courses may be transferred from another university.
Signatures
Student Signature: Date:
Advisor Signature: Date:
Appendix C: M.Ed. School Psychology Degree Sheet
Department Of Counseling, Clinical, & School Psychology
Gevirtz Graduate School of Education | University of California, Santa Barbara
Student Information
Student Name: Perm:
M.Ed. - School Psychology
In addition to departmental requirements, candidates for graduate degrees must fulfill University requirements described in the 'Graduate Education' section of the UCSB General Catalog.
Course Requirements
Scientific, Methodological, and Theoretical Foundations
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CNCSP 220 | Human Development | 4 |
| CNCSP 223B | Developmental Psychopathology | 4 |
| CNCSP 274D | Assessment and Data-Based Decision Making in the Schools | 4 |
| CNCSP 291C | School and Family Violence | 4 |
Psychological Assessment and Intervention
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CNCSP 274F | The School Psychologist as the Intervention Consultant | 4 |
Cultural and Individual Diversity
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CNCSP 226 | Understanding Diversity, Advancing Equity & Social Justice | 4 |
| CNCSP 274E | Ethics, Diversity, & Specialized Assessment and Intervention | 4 |
| CNCSP 292 | Risk and Resilience | 4 |
| CNCSP 253 | School-Based Assessment and Intervention for CLD Students | 4 |
Comprehensive Examination / Project
Students are required to submit a portfolio as part of the M.Ed. oral comprehensive exam process (typically during the spring quarter of the second