School Psychology, CAGS

Northeastern University’s Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in School Psychology is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The overarching purpose of the program is to develop highly competent school psychologists. Some students also choose to concentrate in applied behavior analysis or concurrently enroll in the Graduate Certificate in Early Intervention. The option to concurrently enroll in early intervention training is designed to prepare school psychologists to work with infants and toddlers and their families in community and related agencies, on interdisciplinary teams, and on the transition to school. The applied behavior analysis concentration is designed to prepare school psychologists to address the learning and behavioral needs of children and adolescents with challenging behaviors in school, home, and community settings, including children with autism spectrum disorders.

Please see also the Master of Science in Applied Educational Psychology program.

Please visit Bouvé College Learning Outcomes for the specific student learning outcomes for this program.

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• Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality.  Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality. 
• Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities.  Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality. 

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Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

A grade of B or higher is required in all coursework.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Clinical/Applied
CAEP 6345	Promoting Youth Academic Success in Schools	3
CAEP 6347	Behavior Management	3
CAEP 6353	Curriculum-Based Assessment and Data-Based Decision Making	3
CAEP 6354	Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment	3
CAEP 6401	Counseling Children and Adolescents in Schools	3
CAEP 6402	Promoting Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Success in Schools	3
Elective course (with faculty advisement) 1		3
Practicum		4
CAEP 8415	Practicum in School Psychology 1	2
CAEP 8416	Practicum in School Psychology 2	2
CAEP 6999	Practicum Continuation	0
Internship
Complete 6 semester hours from the following:		6
CAEP 8501	Internship in School Psychology 1
CAEP 8502	Internship in School Psychology 2

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Courses taken to fulfill the optional concentration may be used to fulfill the elective requirement.

Optional Concentration

Applied Behavior Analysis 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
CAEP 6326	Behavioral Concepts and Principles	3
CAEP 6327	Behavior Assessment	3
CAEP 6329	Ethics for Behavior Analysts	3
CAEP 6336	Systematic Inquiry 1	3
Optional Intensive Practicum
An intensive practicum is optional in this concentration. Consult your faculty advisor.
CAEP 8417	Intensive Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis 1	2
CAEP 8418	Intensive Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis 2	2
CAEP 8419	Intensive Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis 3	2
CAEP 8421	Intensive Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis 4	2

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

31 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required