2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Jun 17, 2024  
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

School Psychology Credential


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The School Psychology credential 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 Inland Empire, 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 prior to admission.
  • 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 (66 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 School Psychology Certificate and may apply for recommendation for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential with an authorization in School Psychology.

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