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Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology (Ed.S.) and a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology (PPSP) 1 PLO 5 –Family-School Collaboration: Utilize knowledge of family EDUCATION SPECIALIST systems, and social justice in collaboration with families and schools DEGREE IN SCHOOL to enhance the learning, and well-being of students. PSYCHOLOGY (ED.S.) AND Program Learning Outcomes by Optional Emphasis Area: A MASTER OF ARTS IN Autism: Implement evidence-based instructional and behavioral strategies to meet the varied needs of students across the autism EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY spectrum. WITH A PUPIL PERSONNEL Applied Behavior Analysis: Design, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of a behavioral intervention based on a functional behavior SERVICES CREDENTIAL assessment. IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY Program Start Dates The Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology (Ed.S.) and a (PPSP) Master of Arts in Educational Psychology with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology (PPSP) program starts two times a year Brandman University offers an Education Specialist degree in School in Fall 1 and Spring 1. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Psychology and a Master of Arts degree in Educational Psychology. The School Psychology program prepares students to serve as Consult with an academic advisor for start dates associated with optional school psychologists in public schools for grades K-12 and meets the emphasis areas. requirements for a California State Pupil Personnel Services credential authorizing service as a school psychologist. Candidates enrolled in Admission Requirements the Education Specialist degree in School Psychology program will Acceptance into the graduate program in school psychology is based on also earn a Master of Arts degree in Educational Psychology after the multiple criteria. These criteria include academic potential, experience completion of required coursework, passing the Praxis exam in school working with children and youth, and compatibility with program psychology, and completion of the required practicum fieldwork and final philosophy. To be considered for admission the applicant must: year fieldwork or internship. Candidates in this program are governed by both graduate degree and credential policies, with credential policies 1. Satisfactorily fulfill graduate admission requirements for Brandman superseding graduate policies. University as stated in the catalog (see the Graduate Admissions section for Options One, Three, and Four) including meeting the grade Mission Statement point average for a graduate program. The mission of the Brandman University's School Psychology Program 2. Proof of an official passing score report on the California Basic is to develop professional, ethical, and caring School Psychologists that Education Skills Test (CBEST) or any of the CTC approved basic skills are leaders, scholars, advocates, and practitioners who collaborate to tests. support all students in the PK-12 education systems to make informed 3. Applicants using Brandman University Admissions Option Two with educational decisions for direct/indirect services. a grade point average between 2.5 and 2.99 in the last 30 graded semester credits (45 quarter credits) in either a baccalaureate or post Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) baccalaureate program including credits earned toward a credential are required to submit passing scores from one of the following • PLO 1 –Foundations of Professional Practice: Investigate and standard admission tests: illustrate legal, ethical, and professional policies and practices while a. Graduate Record Examination (GRE): achieve the required attending to human development, psychopathology, and cultural minimum scores on two out of the three subsections. The diversity. minimum acceptable score for the Quantitative section is 141. PLO 2 – Data-based and Collaborative Decision-Making: Evaluate The minimum acceptable score for the Verbal section is 150. The multiple sources of information using problem-solving and process- minimum acceptable score for the Analytic Writing is 4.5. focused models of consultation to make informed educational b. Miller Analogies Test (MAT): achieve a minimum scaled score of decisions. 403. 4. Submit a graduate application with the following: PLO 3 – Educational, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions: a. Two letters of recommendation from individuals who have had Collaborating with parents, school personnel, and agencies to experience with the candidate in an academic or professional determine student needs and create educational, behavioral, and setting with knowledge of the candidate’s academic potential. social-emotional interventions for student success. Recommendation should be from someone who knows the PLO 4 –Direct and Indirect Services in Schools and Communities: candidate in a work setting, preferably one where the candidate Create effective and supportive learning environments for students has worked with children. The letters cannot be older than two based on school systems and structures, mental health services, and years from the date of application. communities. b. A current resume which includes experiences working with children. 2 Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology (Ed.S.) and a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology (PPSP) c. An autobiographical essay (2-3 pages) describing the life completing a second emphasis must successfully complete the experiences that have shaped the candidate’s approach to Demonstration of Mastery task associated with that emphasis area. working with children and youth and what led to the decision to become a school psychologist and their commitment to the If the second area of emphasis is completed after the initial degree has program. been awarded, the student will not be issued an updated diploma, nor will the student be allowed to participate in the commencement ceremony a 5. Students admitting into the Applied Behavior Analysis emphasis second time. However, the second emphasis will appear on the student's area must be employed at least part-time in a field of employment official Brandman University transcript. which uses Applied Behavior Analysis. This employment must be documented on the candidate’s application and via a resume. The school psychology program also requires the following: Credential and Program Requirements Practicum in School Psychology The school psychology program requires 69 semester credits of All candidates must complete the two practicum courses in school coursework. psychology and complete a minimum of 450 hours of clinical practical fieldwork which is embedded in their coursework prior to beginning Certificate of Clearance fieldwork. Verification of a receipt of Certificate of Clearance or Certificate of Clearance (including fingerprints) or a copy of a valid credential or short- Supervision and Mentoring term permit must be submitted to the School of Education within the During the final year candidates complete a minimum of 1200 hours first session of enrollment. Candidates who do not submit verification of of supervision and mentoring. A minimum of 1000 hours must be a certificate of clearance cannot advance in any credential coursework completed in an approved California public school setting. All public that requires observation or fieldwork in a K-12 setting. Anyone with a school hours must be under the supervision of a professional with three revoked credential will not be admitted to any credential program until years of experience as a school psychologist and who holds a Pupil the credential is reinstated by the CTC. A certificate of clearance or child Personnel Services credential in school psychology. development permit must be active prior to clinical practice. Applications for supervision and mentoring courses must be filed on Negative Tuberculosis Test the MyBrandman SOE Services site by the deadline established by the Teacher Accreditation Department (TAD). All the Credential and Program Candidates must submit to the School of Education, within the first requirements must be met prior to any mentoring and supervision session of enrollment, a current “negative” tuberculosis test that verifies courses being taken. the candidate does not have active tuberculosis or a tuberculosis risk assessment questionnaire administered by a licensed health care Portfolio provider verifying that the candidate does not have risk factors for After successfully completing Fieldwork/Internship and all other tuberculosis. program requirements and all coursework have been graded, candidates Transfer Policy submit a portfolio demonstrating their competency based on the NASP Standards through LiveText and pay a fee to have the portfolio evaluated. Candidates with an earned master’s degree from another graduate Portfolio requirements and directions are located on the SOE Services institution may transfer no more than 24 semester graduate credits MyBrandman site. into the school psychology program pending approval of the Associate Dean. Candidates without an earned master’s degree may transfer up Exit Interview to 12 semester credits of graduate coursework upon approval of the An exit interview is conducted by a faculty mentor at the end of the Associate Dean. Transferred courses must have been awarded a grade program to determine that the CTC and NASP Standards have been met. of “B” or better and cannot be older than seven years
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