Master of Arts in School Psychology
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The purpose of the 69-hour School Psychology Master of Arts degree program is to prepare school psychologists to work with children, adolescents, and families from diverse socio-cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The degree program includes a year-long supervised internship. The UTRGV School Psychology program is in accordance with the scientist-practitioner model of training, which emphasizes school psychologists to use empirical research in practice. The program training includes preparation in mental health and educational interventions, child development, learning, behavior, motivation, curriculum, and instruction, assessment, consultation, collaboration, school law, and school system.
School Psychologist help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. They collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy and supportive learning environment that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community for all students. In the state of Texas, the license that is required by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) to provide school psychological services in Texas public schools is Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP).
Why a master’s in School Psychology?
Below are just a few accolades:
- The UTRGV School Psychology Program is the only program of its kind south of San Antonio.
TASP Features Graduate Program
Texas Association of School Psychologist’s winter newsletter featured the UTRGV School Psychology Master of Arts degree program.
Time to Degree: Varies on whether you are going full time or part time.
Total Credit Hours: 69 hours to completion.
Course Requirements: Take a look into our courses!
Degree Plan: Review the requirements for the program.
Program Handbook: Learn all about the program.
Faculty and student collaborative research
The scope of research within the School Psychology program is broad and exciting. Faculty and graduate students work together on research that has a local and national impact. As the University, your graduate school experience will be enhanced by these research opportunities that also advance UTRGV mission of creating, preserving and transmitting knowledge that moves the region, state and nation forward. Visit our faculty listing for their contact information and primary research interest.
Jobs or Career Fields
Graduates of the Masters of Education in School Psychology program currently work as:
- Licensed Specialists in School Psychology
- Or they go on to pursue a doctorate degree in School Psychology
- School Psychology (M.Ed.)
Reasons to Purse a Career in School Psychology
The following articles provide information on the benefits for pursing a career in School Psychology.
American Psychological Association's Psych Learning Curve
U.S. News & World Report
Request More Information
Interested in the School Psychology graduate program, but have additional questions. You can contact the program contact or the Human Development and School Services office to request more information. Visit the Graduate College for apply to the School Psychology, M.A. graduate program.
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Program Contact
Program Coordinator
Name Phone (956) Email Campus Dr. Nancy Razo
Associate Professor in Practice665-3490 nancy.razo@utrgv.edu Edinburg
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