Program Criteria

Grade-Point Average: Candidates must maintain a B (3.0) grade-point average in order to remain matriculated in the program.
Seminars: New York State law mandates that all candidates provide documentation that they have completed seminars in (a) Child Abuse, Prevention, and Intervention, (b) Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention (DASA), and (c) School Violence Prevention and Intervention
Culminating Experience – Professional Performance-Based Portfolio: All candidates in their internship year prepare a Professional Performance-Based Portfolio for submission to the faculty.
This portfolio consists of case studies in areas including assessment, academic and behavioral interventions, counseling and consultation, a research project, a resume, and a personal statement. The portfolios will be reviewed by the faculty and provide evidence of competency in all 10 NASP domains.
PRAXIS Examination: All candidates are required to take the PRAXIS II (specialty) exam in School Psychology prior to graduation. Their scores must be reported to the School Psychology Office and are required as part of national certification as a School Psychologist. Registration information can be obtained from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) at 609-771-7395 or www.ets.org/praxis. Other information is available at nasponline.org.
Anthology: Candidates are required to purchase an Anthology ePortfolio subscription in order to submit their assignments as directed until graduation.
Insurance: It is necessary for practica and internship candidates to purchase malpractice insurance, which is available at low cost through the American Psychological Association or the National Association of School Psychologists. Student membership in either organization is required in order to be eligible for insurance. A fee of approximately $30.00 will be charged for each year of insurance.
Candidate Professional Behavior: Candidates must demonstrate professional work characteristics, including ethical and legal conduct. All candidates follow the APA and NASP Ethical Codes.
Candidate Personal Characteristics: Each semester a review of candidates will be conducted to decide whether they are progressing satisfactorily. Responsible training for work in school and mental health settings requires that in addition to meeting academic requirements, candidates must have appropriate personal and professional characteristics. These include—but are not limited to— communication skills, interpersonal skills, respect for human diversity, professional judgment, and ethical conduct. In addition, candidates are expected to demonstrate sensitivity to client issues and effective management of personal stress or adjustment difficulties. At the end of each semester, the faculty of the School Psychology program will evaluate each candidate’s suitability for continuation in the program, considering information from all sources in the program and related settings. The decision that a candidate must leave the program on academic and/or professional/personal grounds will be made by the program faculty and may be appealed, should the candidate wish, to a special Ad Hoc Appeals Committee of the department, which will include no one who participated in the initial evaluation.

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