School Psychology MA/CAGS

Our School Psychology MA/CAGS gives you the skills to support students and thrive in an in-demand field.

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A 100% job placement rate make RIC’s School Psychology MA and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study a great return on investment.

Demand for school psychologists is exceptionally 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. Earn a Master of Arts in Counseling with a concentration in Educational Psychology and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in School Psychology.

An Advanced School Psychology Degree Designed for You

  • for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field and aim to work as school psychologists
  • for teachers and education administrators who wish to transition into school psychology
  • for working professionals and those looking to take evening classes in fall and spring semesters
  • for those looking to complete a program in as little as three years, in both in-person and hybrid courses
School Psychology students

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The RIC Advantage

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).

100%
employment rate for program graduates
12-15
candidates per year ensure the best in personalized learning
100%
of recent graduates report being "mostly" or "extremely" satisfied with our program
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Successful Outcomes

Cristina Pistacchio

Cristina Pistacchio

Currently employed as a School Psychologist at Alfred Lima Elementary School, Providence Public School District.

2 In-Demand Programs

Program Details

Application Deadlines

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).

  • Application Deadline: February 1
  • Select Applicants Invited for Interview: March
  • Notification of Acceptance Decision: March/April
  • Earliest Admission Point: Fall Semester

Admission, Retention and Course Information

Additional Course Details

  • During fall and spring semesters, classes are scheduled once per week in the evenings, from 4–6:50 pm or 7–9:50 pm.
  • Summer Sessions I and II classes are scheduled twice per week, from 3–6:35 pm or 7–10:35 pm.
  • Most class formats are 100% in-person, but some are offered in a Hybrid format (half in-person, half online).
  • The program must be completed within six years. Candidates are allowed to attend part time in year one, but full-time attendance is required for years two and three.

Field, Practicum and Internship Experiences

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

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. 

Practicum 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. 

Internship Experiences

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. 

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Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and 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.

Jenlyn Furey

Dr. Jenlyn Furey

Associate Professor