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MSED IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY

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The Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in School Psychology from the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences prepares you to support student success through evidence-based interventions, assessment, and advocacy. With a strong foundation in mental health and education, you’ll graduate with a school psychology master’s degree ready to help children and adolescents thrive in diverse school settings.

Program highlights:

  • Complete in three years (69 credits, full-time), including internship and fieldwork in New York City-area schools
  • Prepares students for school psychology certification in New York State
  • Emphasizes field-based learning with practicum and internship placements
  • Courses in child development, behavior management, learning theory, and counseling
  • Faculty with expertise in trauma-informed care, neuropsychology, and inclusive education
  • Focus on working with culturally and linguistically diverse student populations
  • Qualified bilingual graduates may be eligible for the Bilingual Education Extension to the New York State training certificate in School Psychology
  • Badged internship and career success programs are available for international and domestic students

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"Our approach to teaching is simple: Teach students with respect. It's the same approach I've found effective in counseling. At Pace, you learn in intimate settings that allow you to develop strong relationships with faculty and other students. You truly become part of a community."

– Rostyslaw Robak, PhD, Professor and Psychology Department Chair
Pace University

About Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

Dyson College at Pace University offers the resources and caliber of faculty that you would expect at a large university, while providing the close personal attention associated with a small college experience. Dyson currently has 1,155 enrolled graduate students in programs spanning the arts, humanities, and natural, social and health sciences. In small classes taught by caring faculty who are active practitioners in their fields, Dyson offers  innovative programs at convenient locations in New York City and Westchester.

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