School Psychology Programs
The School Psychology Programs at Central Michigan University (CMU) are accredited by the American Psychological Association1 and the National Association of School Psychologists2 and seek to prepare school psychologists to provide consultation, intervention, and assessment services to schools and school children. School psychologists, who work with students, teachers, parents, administrators, community specialists, and programs, promote learning environments in which all children and adolescents can achieve their potential.
Central Michigan University offers both a doctoral (Ph.D.) and specialist (S.Psy.S.) program in School Psychology. The Doctoral Program typically consists of four years of intensive, full-time, academic preparation plus a one year, full time internship. The Specialist Program is a 3-year, full-time, 70-hour graduate program designed specifically to meet NCATE/NASP accreditation standards, leading to the Master of Arts degree in Psychology and the Specialist degree in Psychological Services. Both programs meet the Michigan requirements for certification as a school psychologist as defined by the State Board of Education. In addition, completion of the program fulfills the requirements for certification as a school psychologist in the majority of states.
1Committee on Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
Telephone: 800-374-2721; 202-336-5500. TDD/TTY: 202-336-6123
2National Association of School Psychologist. (2000). Professional Conduct Manual. Bethesda, MD: Author.
