Northeastern University’s Master of Science/Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in School Psychology is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) 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 specialize in either early intervention or applied behavior analysis. The early intervention training option 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 training option 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 visit Bouvé College Learning Outcomes for the specific student learning outcomes for this program.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
MS Requirements
A grade of B or higher is required in all coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Applied | ||
| CAEP 6201 | Introduction to Assessment | 3 |
| CAEP 6347 | Behavior Management | 3 |
| CAEP 6350 | Introduction to Cognitive Assessment | 3 |
| CAEP 6400 | Prepracticum in School Psychology | 1 |
| Foundations | ||
| CAEP 6202 | Research, Evaluation, and Data Analysis | 3 |
| CAEP 6203 | Understanding Culture and Diversity | 3 |
| CAEP 6206 | Learning Principles | 3 |
| CAEP 6218 | Infant, Child, and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| CAEP 6247 | Child and Adolesent Psychopathology | 3 |
| CAEP 6365 | Seminar in School Psychology | 3 |
| CAEP 7750 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 3 |
CAGS Requirements
A grade of B or higher is required in all coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Applied | ||
| CAEP 6353 | Curriculum-Based Assessment and Instruction | 3 |
| CAEP 6354 | Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment | 3 |
| CAEP 6345 | Learning Problems: Educational, Biological, and Ecological Perspectives | 3 |
| CAEP 6360 | Consultation and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| CAEP 6399 | Clinical Skills in Counseling Psychology | 3 |
| CAEP 6401 | Counseling Children and Adolescents in Schools 1 | 3 |
| CAEP 6402 | Counseling Children and Adolescents in Schools 2 | 3 |
| Practicum | ||
| CAEP 8415 | Practicum in School Psychology 1 | 2 |
| CAEP 8416 | Practicum in School Psychology 2 | 2 |
| Internship | ||
| CAEP 8501 | Internship in School Psychology 1 | 3 |
| CAEP 8502 | Internship in School Psychology 2 | 3 |
Optional Concentration
Applied Behavior Analysis
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CAEP 6327 | Behavior Assessment | 3 |
| CAEP 6328 | Research and Design Methods | 3 |
| CAEP 6329 | Service Administration | 3 |
| CAEP 6336 | Systematic Inquiry 1 | 3 |
| CAEP 8417 | Intensive Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis 1 | 2 |
| CAEP 8418 | Intensive Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis 2 | 2 |
Optional Specialization
Early Intervention
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CAEP 5150 | Early Intervention: Family Systems | 3 |
| CAEP 5153 | Early Intervention: Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| CAEP 6202 | Research, Evaluation, and Data Analysis | 3 |
| SLPA 5154 | Early Intervention Practicum 1 | 2 |
| SLPA 5155 | Early Intervention Practicum 2 | 2 |
MS/CAGS Program Credit/GPA Requirements
62 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required