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Demand for school psychologists is very strong and on the rise, with the profession consistently rated high on the 100 Best Jobs List from the U.S. News and World Report. RIC’s School Psychology MA/CAGS program prepares you to become a certified school psychologist, equipped to support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development while enabling teachers to better instruct.
Our program is fully accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and was approved "With Distinction" by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE).
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Our strong partnerships with local and regional school districts and field supervisors provide all of our students with paid internship experiences (minimum $10,000 stipend) in their third year.
Currently employed as a School Psychologist at Alfred Lima Elementary School, Providence Public School District.
“At RIC, our programs are high quality, accessible and affordable for students.”
The deadline to submit a complete application packet is February 1. Materials must be postmarked by February 1 to be reviewed. If materials are late your application packet will be considered in the next cycle (the following year).
Admission, Retention and Course Requirements
Recent graduates tell us that their practicum and internship placements were "well thought out and ensured a well-rounded experience at all grade levels” and that their intern supervisor was "extremely helpful...making sure I had a wide array of experiences within the school setting."
Field experiences provide opportunities for school psychology candidates to practice and master skills consistent with the reflective practitioner model of the FSEHD Conceptual Framework and NASP's Practice Model. Certified field supervisors and college-based faculty members oversee practicum and internship experiences.
During year two, candidates complete a full-year practicum experience in a supervised K-12 school setting. A minimum of 400 practicum hours (approximately two full days per week) must be completed by candidates. In addition to training in a school setting, year two candidates attend weekly seminars where field-based experiences are integrated with best practices in school psychology.
During year three, candidates complete a full-year internship experience in a supervised K-12 school setting. A minimum of 1,200 internship hours (five full days per week), must be completed by candidates. In addition to training in a school setting, interns attend weekly seminars where field-based experiences are integrated with best practices in school psychology.
Programs within the Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology prepare graduate students to be Licensed Mental Health Counselors and School Psychologists.
