• Overview
• School Psychology MS
  • Requirements
  • Program Objectives
• General Psychology MA
• Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis MA
• Application Procedures
• Current Graduate Students

School Psychology Program Objectives

The California State University, Fresno, School Psychology Program has adopted a scientist-practitioner model with an emphasis on problem-solving. At the completion of the program, students are expected to be able to:

• Operate within a scientist-practitioner framework by using the scientific method and research to guide practice and demonstrate accountability.
• Demonstrate respect for and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.
• Deliver school psychological services from a consultation framework with an emphasis on problem-solving to prevent and remediate learning and adjustment problems experienced by children and youth.
• Operate within a scientist-practitioner framework by using the scientific method and research to guide practice and demonstrate accountability.
• View problems from a systems/ecological perspective focusing on the child, the family, the school, and the community
• Demonstrate theoretical and empirical bases for professional practice.
• Engage in evaluation of individual practice and school-based or community-based programs.