“I chose school psychology as a career because I have always enjoyed working with children and have Make a Difference: always wanted to improve children's lives in any way that I can. With my Pursue a Career degree, I hope to make a difference in children's lives and advocate for them in when it comes to their educational needs.” Angela Jones, Ed.S. School Psychology Who do I contact? Graduate

The School Psychology Program at [email protected]

Northern Arizona University is Dr. Lisa L. Persinger committed to preparing school Program Coordinator psychologists who are ready and 928-523-6556 [email protected] able to work in culturally diverse rural, suburban, and urban Dr. Margaret Boatright

communities. North Valley Lead Faculty [email protected]

Candidates in the program

provide service throughout College of Education Northern Arizona and on the Educational Psychology Navajo and Hopi Reservations. Attn: School Psychology Program

Service opportunities are also 801 S. Knoles Drive Educational Specialist available on the Havasupai Room # 110 in

Reservation. Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5774 School Psychology at Northern

Phone: 928-523-7103 Arizona University Fax: 928-523-9284 Flagstaff & Phoenix

School Psychology What does NAU’s NAU offersYour the Educational text Specialist (Ed.S. degree) in School Psychology. This offers an ideal career Program have to offer? degree is intended for students who want for those interested in:  A program approved by the National to become certifiedhere by the Arizona Association of School Psychologists Department of Education (ADE) as School  Helping pre-kindergarten through 12th grade  A course of study leading to certification in AZ, Psychologists. NAU candidates have students to develop and learn to their fullest other states, and the credential of National Certified School Psychologist successfully obtained National potential Certification and certification in other  Preparation to integrate science and  Addressing psychological factors that affect practice to improve educational and mental states. learning and behavior in the school context health outcomes for children and adolescents  Working collaboratively with parents and from diverse backgrounds and experiences This program is offered on the Flagstaff teachers to support student’s school  Emphasis on applied knowledge from the Mountain Campus beginning in the fall and experiences areas of development, learning, exceptionalities, psychopathology, and the Phoenix North Valley Campus  Changing school practices and policies to help beginning in the winter. biological, social, and cultural influences that children overcome impediments to effect their professional practice achievement  Emphasis on developing skills in assessment The Flagstaff program offers a traditional  Engaging in challenging and diverse activities of learning and behavior problems, effective day program schedule for students who and flexible professional roles consultation with teachers and parents, are able to devote 100% of their time to  Developing strong team member and evidenced-based interventions for students, and counseling the training program. leadership skills  Preparation for graduates to become effective  Promoting appreciation and support for human advocates for children and adolescents and The Phoenix program offers courses and diversity facilitate changes in systems to benefit training experiences on a schedule  Developing effective interpersonal and students and families consistent with students who continue to communication skills  Practical experiences that afford work during the day while completing a  Demonstrating the highest standards for ethical opportunities to work with students from and professional behavior in school psychology diverse backgrounds, including Native majority of their coursework requirements American children and youth practice and advocacy prior to the practicum and internship experiences. We actively seek to recruit diverse students as well as to prepare students who are skilled and ready “I think the program has been excellent. Although I am The degree consists of three years of full- to work in rural settings and with culturally diverse nervous from time to time when I'm at my practicum, I feel populations as well as in urban and suburban time academic study beyond the prepared. The way the program is designed has really forced communities. baccalaureate degree requiring completion us to learn quickly and thoroughly; i.e., the practice tests of 72 credit hours. Included is a one- we've done, the counseling sessions we've conducted, academic-year internship consisting of a etc. Beyond my professional life, I think the program has also How can I find out more? minimum of 1,200 clock hours, at least helped me understand myself better and the relationships I have with my family. For the first time in a very long time, I 600 hours of which must be in a school enjoy what I'm studying. I don't even remember what I learned Please visit our website: setting. during my first master's program! I'm very excited to work with my own students and families on a daily basis and www.nau.edu/coe/ed-psych/ I hope I will be able to help them succeed in life and be happy.” JaNae Teer, Ed.S., NAU School Psychology Program Your text Graduate here