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Graduate Certificate

Harold Abel School of Social and Behavorial Sciences
Department of Psychology

Specialist Certificate in School Psychology

This online specialist certificate is designed for graduates of Capella University's master's specialization in School Psychology. It includes a rigorous combination of online course work, part II of a year-in-residence, and field training experiences. The master's specialization in School Psychology and the Specialist Certificate in School Psychology in combination are designed to prepare you to apply for a license or a certificate to practice as a school psychologist.‡

Clinical Training Requirements: 350 practicum hours and 1,200 internship hours

Licensure Information: For detailed information about obtaining professional licensure, please see our licensure FAQ.

Total Program: 50 quarter credits
Next Start Date: April 12, 2010
Course: $1,950

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Required Courses (each course 5 quarter credits unless noted)

  • PSY7310 - Biological Basis of Behavior
  • PSY8150 - Exceptional Children in the Classroom
  • PSY8210 - Principles of Psychopathology
  • PSY8235 - Psychological Assessments for School Psychologists III*
  • PSY8332 - Advanced Methods in School Psychology
  • PSY8336 - Organization and Operation of the School
  • PSY8377 - School Psychology Practicum I - 3 quarter credits
  • PSY8378 - School Psychology Practicum II* - 2 quarter credits
  • PSY8385 - School Psychology Internship I*
  • PSY8386 - School Psychology Internship II*
  • PSY8387 - School Psychology Internship III*

NASP Approved with Conditions 

Capella University is approved with conditions by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) for completion of its specialist certificate in School Psychology.

The specialist certificate program, when preceded by the master's program with a specialization in School Psychology, holds NASP approval with conditions for the period of January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011. You must complete both the requirements for the master's program with a specialization in School Psychology and the specialist certificate program to be eligible for licensure and credentialing in school psychology. As a stand-alone program, the master's program with a specialization in School Psychology is not NASP-approved and completing that program does not lead to eligibility for certification as a school psychologist. NASP program approval is your assurance that the key professional association in the field recognizes the content and quality of Capella's School Psychology offerings.

‡Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, certification, or endorsement. State regulations vary regarding professional licensure and salary benefits. It is the learners' responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for their states.
State regulations vary regarding course requirements for professional licensure. For assistance with state-mandated course requirements for licensure, contact the designated school representative.
Prior to enrollment, Washington state learners are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at profed@k12.wa.us to determine teacher certification or endorsement requirements, and contact their school district regarding qualifications for salary advancement.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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