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Master of Counseling Psychology - School Psychology

California State University, East Bay

Hayward, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A concentration that prepares school psychologists and leads to the Pupil Personnel Services credential.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core concepts and methods in Counseling Psychology - School Psychology. Evaluate relevant challenges and evidence. Communicate professional or academic findings. These are indicative outcomes
not verified university learning objectives.

Career outcomes

Research Assistant
Community Services Coordinator
Behavioral Health Assistant

Curriculum

Graduate programme leading to the PPS credential in School Psychology. Applicants need a bachelor's degree and five prerequisite courses (grade B or better)
then submit a university and a department application with transcripts
resume and statement of purpose. Course list not given on the page.

Entry requirements

Academic

Equivalent of a 4-year US bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least a 2.5 GPA; some departments require more
plus GRE/GMAT or supplemental documents where the department asks.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of a 4-year US bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution (some departments consider WES-evaluated 3-year degrees); GRE/GMAT or supplemental documents where the department requires

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 105
PTE Academic 58
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport
prior degree certificate
academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
and a statement of purpose
a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Counseling Psychology - School Psychology. Prepare prior degree records
academic transcripts
identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$18,793 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Hayward campus
Faculty or school	Graduate School of Education
Department	Department of Educational Psychology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
31 May 2027
198 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.