MA School Psychology

After earning your Master of Arts in School Psychology (MA) degree, you will do the important work of supporting children and adolescents during their education. As a school psychologist, you will utilize testing, counseling, support plans and other interventions to provide students with the skills and tools to succeed in the classroom and beyond.Iona College's 64-credit MA in School Psychology program prepares you to become a school psychologist who prioritizes a high level of professional competence and integrity. Our strong student success rate reflects the high degree of personal attention and support you receive as you pursue your graduate studies in psychology.Our Master's in School Psychology degree is conditionally accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP; Specialist Level). Students completing this graduate program are eligible for certification by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED).Our School Psychology courses focus on the science of child and adolescent behavior through the understanding of biological, social, emotional and cognitive processes. Offering career-ready skills, you learn to provide a variety of services, including but not limited to, psychological assessment, intervention, prevention, program development and evaluation to learners of all ages. In addition, you engage with the research and psychological literature through a thesis or literature review.Integrated into your Master's in School Psychology program, fieldwork experiences familiarize you with the counseling role at a school. Iona's location in the greater NYC area gives you a variety of educational settings to observe other school psychologists as well as develop and improve your own skills in the areas of assessment, counseling and consultation.