MA School Psychology

A school psychologist supports students at all levels, striving to reach their academic potential. The Master of Arts and Certificate of Advanced Study in School Psychology prepares you to become an integral part of the educational experience and positions you as someone sensitive to the needs of a diverse population of students. You will partner with school personnel, parents, and professionals at various levels in the pre-K through 12 school community to become a member of a multitiered systems support team often implemented in educational systems.

Bowie State University will provide a foundational understanding of psychological research methods and school program evaluations while helping you develop an understanding of professional ethics and important legal issues. Graduates of the School Psychology program are eligible for certification as school psychologists at the state and national levels.

You will have the skills to Apply a diverse/culturally responsive framework to all forms of practice (i.e., consultation, counseling, assessment, intervention design and implementation, professional training, etc.). You will also be able to act as an examiner and evaluate the psychological, educational, adaptive, and social-emotional-behavioral functioning of students P-12.