School Psychology EdM

Master of Education in School Psychology

Our National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)-accredited Master of Education (Ed.M.) program stresses a firm grounding in the core areas of psychology, as well as in the tools traditionally used by school psychologists to apply their knowledge and skills to school settings.

Completion of the 69-credit Ed.M can lead to certification as a school psychologist in New York State. Our students are also eligible for certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in addition to the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA). For the BCBA, students need to enroll in 7 additional courses, but may use practicums throughout the semester and/or summer to start accruing hours. For more information, contact Dr. Jessica Dudek, js408@tc.columbia.edu; 914-552-0177.

Students interested may also add a New York - Bilingual Extension to their degree while enrolled at Teachers College by passing the NYS proficiency exam in a language other than English, taking one additional course, and completing their internship under the supervision of a certified school psychologist who has the bilingual extension.

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Fieldwork Experiences

Ed.M. students should plan on three years of full-time attendance, including summers. Although part-time attendance is possible, full-time attendance leads to a richer educational experience. Ed.M. students must be available to spend a minimum of one full day per week for practica in their first year and two full days per week for fieldwork in their second year. Internships are full-time.

Field Experience: Year 1

Students spend an average of 1 day per week in assissment practica for both semesters. These practica take place in the Center for Educational and Psychological Services at Teachers College.

Field Experience: Year 2

Students spend two days per week in fieldwork for both semesters at one of the schools associated with our program. Fieldwork is a minimum of 600 hours over the academic year.

Field Experience: Year 3

Students work in a school-based internship with a certified school psychologist for a minimum of 1200 hours.

Ed.M. Student Handbook

For more detailed information about our program, please download our Student Handbook.

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Admission Information

Displaying requirements for the Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and Fall 2025 terms.

Master of Education

Points/Credits: 69
Entry Terms: Fall
Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Campus-Based

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NY State Provisional: School Psychology

Application Deadlines

Entry Term Available	Priority Deadlines	Final Deadlines	Extended Deadlines
Spring	N/A	N/A	N/A
Summer	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fall	January 15, 2025	April 1, 2025	N/A

Select programs remain open beyond our standard application deadlines, such as those with an extended deadline or those that are rolling (open until June or July). If your program is rolling or has an extended deadline indicated above, applications are reviewed as they are received and on a space-available basis. We recommend you complete your application as soon as possible as these programs can close earlier if full capacity has been met.

Application Requirements

	Requirement
	Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
	Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
	Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
	$75 Application Fee
	Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
	Academic Writing Sample
	Supplemental application required (included in online application)
	Interview (phone, video, or in-person) required
	At least one (1) letter of recommendation should be academic

For admission-related inquiries, please contact HAEPadmission@tc.columbia.edu.

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Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2024-2025)

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Master of Education (Ed.M., 69 points)

Master of Education-Regular Track (Ed.M., 69 points)

Our National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)-accredited Master of Education program requires 69 points of coursework. The course of study stresses a firm grounding in the core areas of psychology, especially cognitive psychology, as well as in the tools traditionally used by school psychologists to apply their knowledge and skills to school settings. Completion of the Ed.M. program in School Psychology can lead to certification as a school psychologist in New York State.

(The fieldwork sequence conforms to the calendar of our cooperating schools, NOT to the Teachers College academic calendar.)

Suggested sequence of courses by year and semester:

First Year

Fall (15 credits)

HBSK 5320 3 Individual Psychological Testing I: Cognitive Assessment
HBSK 5321 3 Individual Psychological Testing II: Socioemotional Assessment
HBSK 4030 3 Multicultural Issues in School Psychology
HBSK 4073 3 Childhood Disorders

Spring (15 credits)

HBSK 6380 3 Psychoeducational Assessment of Culturally Diverse Students
HBSK 5378 3 Psychoeducational Assessment of School Subject Differences
HBSK 5050 3 Behavioral Interventions
HBSK 5199 3 Mental Health Interventions at Tier 1
BBS 5068/5069 3 Brain and Behavior I*

Summer (6 credits)

Session A

HBSS 6100 3 Measurement and Program Evaluation

Session B

Second Year

Fall (13 credits)

HBSK 5280 4 Fieldwork
HBSK 6382 3 Mental Health Interventions at Tiers II and III
HBSK 6584 3 Seminar: School Psychology Consultation
HBSK 5199 3 Academic Prevention and Interventions

Spring (13 credits)

HBSK 5280 4 Fieldwork
HBSK 6362 3 Group Practicum
HUDM 4122 3 Probability and Statistical Inference
HBSK 5031 3 Families and Systems Consultation
HBSK 4025 3 Professional and Ethical Functions of School Psychologists

Third Year

Fall & Spring (4 credits)

HBSK 5480 2 Internship Supervision (2 credits per semester)

In addition to the above courses, students take electives to reach 69 credits.

*Students take 3 credits total across BBS 5068 and BBS 5069

Master of Education-ABA Track (75-82 points)

In addition to our regular track, the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) track offers students the opportunity to obtain certification as a school psychologist and a license as a Behavior Analyst (LBA) in New York State, plus meet the requirements for certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) by earning a Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Suggested sequence of courses by year and semester:

First Year

Fall (16 credits)

HBSK 5320 3 Individual Psychological Testing I: Cognitive Assessment
HBSK 5321 3 Individual Psychological Testing II: Socioemotional Assessment
HBSK 4030 3 Multicultural Issues in School Psychology
HBSE 4015 3 Applied Behavior Analysis I
HBSE 4034 1 Practicum in ABA (1 credit)
HBSK 4073 3 Childhood Disorders

Spring (12 credits)

HBSK 5378 3 Psychoeducational Assessment of School Subject Differences
HBSK 6380 3 Psychoeducational Assessment of Culturally Diverse Students
HBSE 4034 0 Practicum in ABA (0 credits)
HBSE 4044 3 Methods I: Research Methods in Pedagogy, Curriculum, and management
HBSK 5199 3 Mental Health Interventions at Tier I

Summer (14 credits)

Session A (6 credits)

HBSE 4049 3 Professional and Ethical Issues in ABA
HBSS 6100 3 Measurement and Program Evaluation

Session B (8 credits)

HBSE 4048 3 Working with Families with Autism
BBS 5068 2 Brain & Behavior I