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Master of School Psychology

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, United States
1 year
English
Hybrid
Master

About the program

NASP-accredited master's preparing school psychologists.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Learners studying School Psychology can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
And communicate findings to diverse audiences
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

School psychologist in elementary or secondary schools

Curriculum

66 credits over three years
Studied full or part time with in-person classes. Includes supervised fieldwork and internships in schools
With help finding placements. An optional bilingual extension credential is available. The programme is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists.

Entry requirements

Academic

Foreign equivalent of a US bachelor's degree with at least a B average (about 3.0 of 4.0)
official transcripts and a NACES course-by-course evaluation; English proficiency (TOEFL 79
IELTS 6.5
PTE 53
Duolingo 105
ELS 112) or a US degree
Bachelor degree with at least a B average (3.0 of 4.0 or equivalent)

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Foreign equivalent of a U.S. bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution, GPA of B or higher, official transcripts plus course-by-course NACES evaluation; some programmes need recommendation letters or entrance exams

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Previous Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$22,130 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	New Haven campus
Faculty or school	College of Education
Department	Mental Health Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships may be available to qualifying students; graduate awards can require completed credits and program eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.