MS Master of Science in Psychology School Psychology specialization

Courses

Total program credits needed for graduation: 70

Degree Requirements

• Learners start the master's degree program on an annual basis by enrolling in PSY5004 in the fall. This course must be completed before enrolling in other courses.
• Learners may transfer a maximum of 15 quarter credits (three courses) toward the master's degree in Psychology.
• Learners must complete PSY7610 in their second quarter and PSY8233 in their third quarter, prior to beginning the year-in-residence, part 1.
• Learners must pass the final portfolio review.

Core Courses

20 course quarter credits.

Specialization Courses

50 course quarter credits.

*This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor or refer to the course descriptions for more information.

Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, endorsement, certification, authorization, other professional credential or salary advancement. State regulations and professional credential standards vary. It is the learner's responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for their states and professional associations. For more information on licensure, visit our licensure page. (Washington state learners are advised to go to: http://pathway.pesb.wa.gov/outofstate for more information.)

This specialization has not been reviewed or approved by Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania residents will have to apply and meet requirements for certification as out-of-state candidates.

Residency Requirement

To support your academic and professional success, residential colloquia provide learning and community-building experiences in a stimulating scholarly environment. For this specialization, you must complete School Psychology year-in-residence, part 1 (PSY-R6590, PSY-R6591, PSY-R6592, PSY-R6593, PSY-R6594).

To learn more, call 1.866.933.5970 or email an enrollment counselor.

Practicum / Internship Requirement

Toward the end of your academic program, you'll complete a clinical experience, often referred to as practicum or internship, in which you will have the opportunity to put into practice what you've learned in your coursework and residency experiences. For this specialization, you are required to complete a minimum of 600 total practicum hours.

Transfer Credits

There are many ways to reduce tuition costs, including transferring credits which can help save time and money. You can transfer up to 15 credits into this specialization.

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