School Psychology, MS

The M.S. in School Psychology prepares candidates to be highly trained in both psychology and education. They help children and youth succeed academically, socially and emotionally. They collaborate with educators, parents and other professionals to create safe, healthy and supportive learning environments for all students that strengthen connections between home and school.

The Metcalf School of Education enjoys an excellent reputation with school districts across the state and maintains strong relationships with district faculty, staff, and administrators. As a result, CBU educators are competitively positioned in the education marketplace.

Additional Admissions Requirements

Admission standards for graduate studies at California Baptist University can be found in the admissions section of the University Catalog. In addition, each candidate must meet the following requirements for this program:

Pass the state-administered California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) or equivalent by the second semester of enrollment
Verification of Certificate of Clearance granted prior to admission
Prerequisites (completed with grades of C or better)
- General Psychology
- Introductory Statistics
- Growth Development and Learning or Life Span Development or Educational Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology or Personality Theory
- At least two prerequisites must be completed prior to admission. Remaining prerequisites must be completed within the first semester of the program

Program Requirements (68 units)

Students completing all requirements including course requirements, 450 hours of introductory fieldwork, 1200 hours of field experience/ internship following completion of coursework, and a passing score on the required Praxis exam for School Psychology will be eligible for the Master of Science in School Psychology and may apply for recommendation for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential with an authorization in School Psychology.

Core Requirements

School Psychology Requirements

Practicum Course Requirement

PPS 536 - Practicum (5 units minimum)

Final Field Experience Requirement

Students must have documented at least 450 clock hours in introductory fieldwork through the completion of the practicum courses to be approved to begin the field experience/internship requirements.