Program of Study

RIC's School Psychology Program is 3-year, entry-level professional training program designed to prepare school psychologists to be proficient in delivering psychological and psychoeducational services to children and youth in school settings. The program emphasizes a reflective problem-solving approach to professional practice. The combined Master of Arts/Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (M.A./C.A.G.S.) plan of study meets the standards for the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), which is a constituent of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The program also satisfies credentialing requirements for the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE). The requirements for each of the three phases of the program are shown below. The program must be completed within six years. Part-time candidates are allowed for year one, but full-time time attendance is required for Years 2 and 3.

Year 1 Foundational Knowledge

• Admissions Portfolio
• CEP 531
• CEP 532
• CEP 533
• CEP 534
• CEP 536
• CEP 537
• CEP 538
• CEP 551
• CEP 552
• CEP 554
• CEP 603
• and either ELED 534 or SPED 531
• Professional Mission Statement

Year 2 Practica

Fall semester

• CEP 601
• CEP 602
• CEP 605: Part I
• Comprehensive Examination

Spring semester

• CEP 604
• CEP 605: Part II
• CEP 675
• and either CEP 544 or SPED 534
• e-Training Portfolio

Year 3 Internship

Fall semester

• CEP 629

Spring semester

• CEP 629
• Praxis II Test #10400 (min. score = 500)
• e-Performance Portfolio