School Psychology Program Information
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Dept. of Educational and School Psych.
1175 Maples Street
Stouffer Hall Room 246
Indiana, PA 15701
Program Director: Mark McGowan
E-mail: Mark.McGowan@iup.edu
Program Website: http://www.iup.edu/schoolpsychology/default.aspx
* Mark McGowan directs the specialist level program and Joe Kovaleski (jkov@iup.edu) directs the doctoral level program.
Doctoral level, NASP Approved (full)Specialist level, NASP Approved (full)
2008 / 2011 |
| # of Students Taking Praxis | 54 |
Percent Qualifying for the NCSP*
(Score of 165) | 100% |
| Minimum Score | 167 |
| Maximum Score | 189 |
| Median Score | 179 |
2010 / 2012 |
| # of Students Taking Praxis | 43 |
Percent Qualifying for the NCSP*
(Score of 165) | 100% |
| Minimum Score | 168 |
| Maximum Score | 193 |
| Median Score | 180 |
* Refers to the % of individuals that have, at one point, passed the exam based on a score of 165, regardless of number of attempts.
** All data were produced using the ETS® Data Manager for The Praxis SeriesTM tests. Some data may be incomplete given that not all examinees identify their origin program.
*** Aggregated Praxis statistics (median score, minimum/maximum scores, percentage passing) are available only for programs that have had at least five students designating their program/institution as a score recipient within the reporting period.
Specialist
Formal Option for Respecialization?
Yes
Evaluation through standard admissions?
Yes
Minimum Graduate Credit Hours for Respecialization
33
Description of Respecialization Process
Individuals who already possess a master's degree in a closely allied field from an accredited institution may apply directly into the certification portion of the program, but may be required to make up certain master's degree courses. A total of 69 credits beyond the bachelor's degree are required for the specialist certificate.
Culminating Documentation
Certificate and recommendation for a school psychologist credential
Doctoral
Formal Option for Respecialization?
No
Evaluation through standard admissions?
No
Minimum Graduate Credit Hours for Respecialization
42
Description of Respecialization Process
Students who are already certified as school psychologists through another fully accredited institution may apply directly to the doctoral program. The sequence of courses required of these students is determined by a review of their past training and their performance on both a content and practice competency evaluation. The minimal core program for these students is 42 credits beyond the specialist certification. Additional coursework may be required based on the performance evaluation of the student upon entry.
Culminating Documentation
DEd in School Psychology