M.A. in Developmental Psychology
The first year includes a 31-credit sequence of courses in psychology and related areas, courses in American Sign Language (ASL), and successful completion of comprehensive examinations. Successful completion of these requirements results in the Master of Arts degree in Developmental Psychology with a Specialty in Working with Deaf Children.
Plan of Study
Fall Semester
| PSY701 | Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in School Psychology | 3 |
| PSY706 | Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social justice in Schools and Communities | 3 |
| PSY711 | Principles of Statistics | 3 |
| PSY723 | Psychology and Deafness | 3 |
| PSY743 | Assessment I: History, Theory, and Psychometrics | 4 |
Spring Semester
| PSY712 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| PSY732 | Child Psychopathology and Behavior Disorders | 3 |
| PSY733 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY746 | Assessment II: Intellectual Assessment | 3 |
| PSY770 | Practicum in School Psychology | 3 |
Comprehensive Exams
Program Outcomes
School psychologists who demonstrate cultural competencies across multicultural, multiethnic, bilingual (ASL/English) contexts who have a subspecialty in working with children who are deaf, hard of hearing, and children and families of diverse backgrounds.
School psychologists who can demonstrate skills and apply scientifically based knowledge or theoretical and empirically-based data to conceptualize and solve increasingly complex academic or behavioral problems and who can design, implement, and appraise individual, group, family, or community mental health interventions and educational services to support and create safe and healthy environments.
School psychologists who demonstrate an understanding of mental health challenges in children, adolescents, and families, and develop psychological assessment and intervention plans to address these challenges while acknowledging the impact of biological, social, cultural, socioeconomic, and linguistic factors on the learning and behavior of children and their families.
School psychologists who can perform professional duties in accordance with NASP and APA ethical principles.