Master of Science in School Psychology with Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study

Northeastern University

School psychologists are behavioral health specialists who conduct psychological, educational and behavioral assessments for the purpose of designing effective interventions, counseling children and parents, consulting with teachers and parents, implementing and evaluating school-wide prevention programs and performing in-service training.Northeastern University offers a Master of Science (MS) in School Psychology and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in School Psychology. The entire three-year program (M.S. and CAGS) has full approval from the National Association of School Psychologists and the Massachusetts State Department of Education.Distinctive features of our program include:Urban and culturally diverse field placements and applied research projects, Early childhood emphasisHighly collaborative and student-centered faculty, Strong and supportive student cohort groupsOur training approach incorporates the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. Our students learn how to work on teams in delivering services, and how to draw upon the rich resources of professionals from related disciplines.