Appendices D, E, and F | The Gevirtz School (GGSE)

Appendix D: M.Ed. School Psychology Credential Course Work Sheet

School Psychology Credential Course Work 2026-27
M.Ed. + PPS Route

Timeline Expectations

End of Year 1: Portfolio / Oral
End of Year 2: Portfolio / Oral. Identify Internship Site by March. Apply for PPS Intern Credential.
End of Intern Year: Final Portfolio / Oral. Apply for PPS Clear Credential.

Credential Course Work Requirements
Course Code	Course Title	Units
CNCSP 200 & ED 214B or CNCSP 201	Research Design and Inferential Statistics or Research Foundations in School Psychology	8
CNCSP 220	Human Development	4
CNCSP 223B	Developmental Psychopathology	4
CNCSP 227 or CNCSP 226	Social and Cultural Bases of Diversity or Understanding Diversity, Advancing Equity & Social Justice	4
CNCSP 250	Cognitive Assessment in Professional Psychology	4
CNCSP 253	School-Based Assessment & Intervention for CLD Students	4
CNCSP 256	Behavioral Assessment Intervention for Children & Adolescents	4
CNCSP 257B	Psychoeducational Assessment and Intervention	4
CNCSP 262B	School-Based Mental Health	4
CNCSP 262C	Counseling Children and Families	4
CNCSP 271A	Clinic Practicum	4
CNCSP 274A or CNCSP 274G	First Year Induction or Advanced Fieldwork: School-Based Mental Health Theories and Interventions	4
CNCSP 274B or CNCSP 274H	First Year Induction or Advanced Fieldwork: Advancing Science and Practice to Support Diverse Students	4
CNCSP 274C or CNCSP 274I	First Year Induction or Advanced Fieldwork: Fundamental of Supervision	4
CNCSP 274D	Assessment and Data-Based Decision-Making in the Schools: SP Practicum	4
CNCSP 274E	Ethics, Diversity, and Specialized Assessment and Intervention: SP Practicum	4
CNCSP 274F	The School Psychologist as the Intervention Consultant: SP Practicum	4
CNCSP 291C	Family and School Violence	4
CNCSP 292	Resiliency, Strength, and Youth Development	4
CNCSP 597	Comprehensive Exams	8
CNCSP 275	School Psychology Internship (1,000 school-based hours)	18

Appendix E: UCSB Fieldwork and Internship Portfolio

General Overview

A portfolio is a presentation of products that provide evidence of your acquisition of knowledge and competencies in the major training domains of school psychology. We have designed the portfolio process so that it represents a developmental sequence of reflections and products designed to showcase your growing competency as you advance through the program. Thus, there are different requirements and expectations at each review period (Year 1, Year 2, and post-Internship); each portfolio is cumulative in that it should include all past work building to the final post-internship product.

In order to demonstrate your competency, you must prove that your work has had an impact on "children, youth, families, and other consumers." The portfolio will showcase your work consisting of evidence that you have attained the domains of school psychology training and practice as set forth in the standards. NASP requires a summary of the results of at least one program-embedded, comprehensive, culminating, performance-based measure (e.g., case studies, portfolios with corresponding requirements, rating criteria/rubrics, results). We have designed the "Signature Assignments" to fulfill this requirement—completion of these will ensure you have adequately addressed all the standards.

The portfolio is not designed to prove that you have met the academic requirements for a graduate degree or for the PPS School psychologist credential. Completion of course requirements is a separate requirement from the portfolio process and is verified by the GGSE Student Advisor and by the GGSE Credential Analyst. Thus, coursework should not be included in the portfolio unless it is directly related to the fieldwork standards and provides data regarding your effectiveness as a school psychologist (e.g., behavior intervention plan).

The portfolio provides evidence of your present level of professional skill development vis-à-vis the training standards. Updated, detailed information about each standard is available on the NASP website. Quality and depth of information and reflection is what is sought, not bulk.

Year One Requirements

A. Design your electronic portfolio template. The portfolio should be an easy-to-navigate electronic document. Students should create their portfolio in an organized file containing all the required elements. PDF portfolio is recommended but not mandatory.

B. Professional Development Section

Vita / Resume
Transcript (can download from UCSB Gold)
Statement of Professional Philosophy
Statement of Professional Goals and Competencies
Statement of Positionality
Conference Attendance / Presentations: Make a list of conventions you attended along with the workshops, presentations, and special sessions you attended at each. Superior portfolios will also include reflections or handouts detailing the experience.
Workshop Attendance / Presentations / University Presentations: Make a list of conventions you attended. Superior portfolios will also include reflections or handouts detailing the experience.
Membership in Professional Organizations: Include a list of professional organizations along with dates you have been a member. Include any leadership positions or committees.
Documentation of Meeting Credential Requirements: Include the completed Credential Services Office Form with all four requirements completed (Basic Skills Requirement/CBEST, Certificate of Clearance, TB Clearance, B.A. Degree).

C. Reflections

For each of the standards listed below, write a summary/reflection addressing: What does this standard mean for the practice of school psychology, why is it important? What activities would demonstrate proficiency? Outline a plan for your next stage of training. Include your personal area of interest.

Data-Based Decision-Making
Consultation and Collaboration
Academic Interventions and Instructional Supports
Mental and Behavioral Health Services and Interventions
School-Wide Practices to Promote Learning
Services to Promote Safe and Supportive Schools
Family, School, and Community Collaboration
Equitable Practices for Diverse Student Populations
Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Legal, Ethical, and Professional Practice

D. Social-Emotional/Behavioral Intervention

Please include the summative case conceptualization and summary from CNCSP 274C.

Counseling case intervention summary
Summative case conceptualization
Grading rubric from University supervisor

E. Peer Review: Ask a peer to review your portfolio. The peer review must be included in the portfolio when submitted for faculty review.

F. Log of Hours: You are responsible to keep and include in your portfolio a detailed journal of your hours, including a category for supervision hours.

G. Evaluation Forms

Basic Practicum Evaluation(s)

Year Two & Three Requirements

A. Update your electronic portfolio template.

B. Update the Professional Development Section

Please note: for Professional Statements, include the Year 1 version in addition to the newly updated versions so growth can be assessed.

Vita / Resume
Current Transcript
Statement of Professional Philosophy (include all prior versions)
Statement of Professional Goals and Competencies (include all prior versions)
Statement of Positionality (include all prior versions)
Conference Attendance / Presentations
Workshop Attendance / Presentations
Membership in Professional Organizations

C. Reflections: Update your summary/reflection for each standard, keeping all prior versions included for comparison.

D. Signature Assignments: Complete the required signature assignments.

E. Behavioral/Social-Emotional and Academic Intervention Cases Studies: During the internship year, interns must complete two comprehensive clinical case studies, submitted via Canvas in the Spring quarter.

F. Fieldwork Plan: Include your final, summative fieldwork plan along with updated notes.

G. Log of Hours: Include logs of hours from all relevant years in the program.

H. Evaluation Forms

Basic Practicum Evaluation
Second Year Quarterly Evaluations
Internship Year Biennial Evaluations (when applicable)
All past Portfolio Review forms - faculty and peer

I. Peer Review: Ask a peer to review your portfolio.

J. PRAXIS-II Score Report (final portfolio): Include a redacted copy of your full PRAXIS-II score report.

K. Site and Supervisor Evaluations: Complete and include year-end evaluations of your fieldwork site and fieldwork supervisor.

L. Academic and Social-Emotional/Behavioral Intervention Case Studies (Year 3 only): Conform to the case study evaluation rubric.

M. NCSP Paperwork (Year 3 only): Bring hard copies of your NCSP paperwork to your portfolio meeting.

Appendix F: M.Ed. School Psychology Program Credential Checklist

Year 1 Checklist

Begin File in Credential Advising Office (ED 4102). Check with the credential analyst now, frequently, and often.
Your Basic Skills Requirement, Certificate of Clearance, TB Clearance, and award of Bachelor's Degree must be on file. Verification must be provided to the school psychology faculty.
Complete Year 1 Course Work and Portfolio Meeting During Your Annual Review.

Year 2 Checklist

Complete Year 2 Course Work and Portfolio Meeting during Your Annual Review on Friday of Week 10 during CNCSP 274F.
Fall: Register for and take the NCSP Praxis National Examination just prior to starting Year 3. You must report test scores to UCSB.
Spring: Submit an application for internship credential, if required, during March-April of the year prior to internship. See the Credential Office (Katie Tucciarone).
Spring: File a petition for the Masters of Education degree early in the Spring quarter before leaving for Internship.
Spring: Apply for Part-Time Status for upcoming Internship Year.

Year 3 / Internship Year Checklist

Fall - Spring: Enrollment. You will enroll in at least 6 units of CNCSP 275 each quarter (or 8 units for in absentia status).
Apply for your School Psychology Credential. You will be contacted by the Credential Office to complete an application for a Pupil Personnel Services Clear Credential.
Complete Final Portfolio and Credential Review with School Psychology core faculty. Portfolio dates and times are set for late May or early June.

Note: The portfolio paperwork is the paperwork you need signed in order to earn your M.Ed. The GGSE Credential Analyst will provide you with the M.Ed. paperwork and will obtain for you the three signatures you need to complete your M.Ed. "project." You will still need to complete the portfolio and associated oral examination in order to earn your PPS credential.