Are you interested in a school psychology program, but have not found the program that is right for you? Argosy University offers both master’s and doctoral degrees in School Psychology.
The Master of Arts in School Psychology program teaches students core competencies including psychological assessment, intervention, consultation/education, and cultural and individual diversity. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is necessary for admission into this School Psychology degree program. Graduates from the Phoenix program, upon successful completion of all program requirements, are eligible to apply for certification as a school psychologist in the state of Arizona.
The Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology program emphasizes knowledge and skills in data-based decision-making and accountability; consultation and collaboration; effective instruction and development of cognitive/academic skills; socialization and development of life skills; student diversity in development and learning; school and systems organization, policy development, and climate; prevention, crisis intervention, and mental health; home/school/community collaboration; research and program evaluation; school psychology practice and development; and information technology. Graduates from the Phoenix program, upon successful completion of all program requirements, are eligible to apply for certification as a school psychologist in the state of Arizona.
PROGRAM DISCLOSURE
The program listed above has been designed to meet the requirements set forth in the Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 21, Chapter 463, Rule 463.9 for licensed specialist in School Psychology in the State of Texas. The decision as to whether to grant licensure rests solely with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and not with Argosy University. A review of the program’s curriculum and its alignment to State requirements may be requested.
The completion of the program will permit students to request a transcript and program review by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for licensure as school psychologists. Students are also eligible to apply to become Nationally Certified School Psychologists in a process designed for graduates of non-National Association for School Psychologists (NASP) approved programs. There is no guarantee that Texas or national licensure will be granted or that such licensure, if granted, will lead to licensure in other states. I have been advised that if I wish to work in a State other than Texas, it is my responsibility to investigate the other State’s criteria regarding reciprocity of this certification.
The MAED in Educational Administration and the EdS and EdD in Initial Educational Administration lead to Florida Principal certification upon completion of all state and program requirements, including passage of all required Florida state licensure exams. All other programs offered through Argosy University, Sarasota College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher, administrator, school counseling, or school psychology certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the
United States.
This program is designed for those who want to become certified school psychologists in the P-12 setting. This program meets the requirements for certification as a school psychologist and is approved by the Arizona Department of Education. Students are also eligible to apply to become Nationally Certified School Psychologists in a process designed for graduates of non-NASP approved programs.
The MAED in Educational Administration leads to the Texas Principal Certificate upon completion of all state and program requirements. The MA in School Psychology has been designed to meet the requirements found in the Texas Administrative Code for licensed Specialists in School Psychology. The decision to grant licensure rests solely with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and not Argosy University. Upon completion of the MA in School Psychology, students may apply to become Nationally Certified School Psychologists through the National Association of School Psychologists. All other programs offered through the College of Education DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States. The programs offered through Argosy University – Online Programs, with the exclusion of the MAED in Educational Administration, DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides.
The MAED in Educational Administration, the Ed.S. in Initial Educational Administration, the Ed.D. in Initial Educational Administration, the Ed.S. in Advanced Educational Administration, and the Ed.D. in advanced Educational Administration are approved by the Arizona Department of Education to lead to school administration licensure/certification upon completion of all program and state requirements. The MA in School Psychology and the PsyD in School Psychology are approved by the Arizona Department of Education to lead to school psychology licensure/certification upon completion of all program and state requirements. The programs offered through Argosy University Online Programs, with the exclusion of the MAED in Educational Administration, DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides.