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Program Information
Please note that the information below was collected for the 2006-07 academic year. For the most current information, we encourage you to contact the program directly.
University:
University of Massachusetts Boston
Program's Mailing Address:
Graduate College of Education, Wheatley Hall
City:Boston
State:MA
Zip:02125-3393
Phone:
617-287-7602
Fax:
617-287-7664
Website:
www.gcoe.umb.edu
Department in which program is housed:
Counseling and School Psychology
College in which program is housed:
Graduate College of Education
Program director:
Virginia Smith Harvey
E-mail:
virginia.harvey@umb.edu
Phone:
617-287-7628
Additional Program Director:
Graduate Admissions
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Degrees Offered, Program Approvals, and General Requirements
Master's Degree (36-45 hours)
Degree name:
Total Graduate Credit Hours:
Comprehensive qualifying exams required:
na
Thesis required:
na
Professional paper in lieu of thesis required:
na
Professional project in lieu of thesis required:
na
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State Department of Education approved:
na
NCATE approved program:
Other approval/accreditation:
Other agency:
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Specialist Level (60+ hours)
Degree name:
MEd/CAGS
Total graduate credit hours:
66
Thesis required:
no
Professional paper in lieu of thesis required:
no
Professional project in lieu of thesis required:
no
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NASP approved program:
yes
State Department of Education approved:
yes
NCATE approved:
yes
Other approval/accreditation:
Other agency:
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Doctoral Degree
Degree name:
NA
Total graduate credit hours:
Comprehensive quailfying exams required:
na
Thesis required:
na
Professional paper in lieu of thesis required:
na
Professional project in lieu of thesis required:
na
Dissertation required:
na
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NASP approved program:
na
State Department of Education approved:
na
NCATE approved:
na
APA accredited:
na
Other approval/accreditation:
Other agency:
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Respecialization Degree
Degree name:
CAGS
Total graduate credit hours:
30 post MA
Comprehensive qualifying exams required:
no
Thesis required:
no
Professional paper in lieu of thesis required:
no
Professional project in lieu of thesis required:
no
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Program(s) Philosophy
The school psychology program at the University of Massachusetts Boston is designed to prepare professionals whose primary interests involve children, families, and the educational process. Training goals are founded on a respect for the dignity and worth of all people, with a commitment to appreciating and responding to human diversity. Course work integrates theory and research in child and adolescent development. Empirically-based intervention approaches for psychological services in schools are emphasized. An important mission of the school psychology program is the development of attitudes essential for professional problem-solving and life-long learning. The program is committed to a philosophy of social justice and inclusion compatible with the mission of the Graduate College of Education at UMass Boston. The program’s conceptual framework emphasizes preparing highly qualified school psychologists to practice in public schools. School psychologists are also employed in private schools, colleges and universities, mental health clinics, state and federal agencies, child guidance centers, penal institutions, or private practice.
The primary goal of the school psychology program at the University of Massachusetts Boston is to prepare practitioners who are able to provide psychological and educational services to students and their families as part of a school-based multi-disciplinary team. The role of a school psychologist is complex. School psychologists are called upon to perform a variety of tasks and assume many responsibilities, including that of assessment specialist, consultant, counselor, administrator, researcher, educational programmer, trainer of school staff personnel, preventive mental health agent, and liaison to community organizations. The University of Massachusetts Boston School Psychology Program is competency based, using a problem-solving, consultative model to train students to be effective in these multiple roles. Emphasis is placed on a holistic approach, requiring the consideration of multiple factors starting with biological and neuropsychological bases, individual strengths and needs, as well as family, teacher, classroom, school, neighborhood, community, social, and cultural considerations. Students are trained to support the development of children and adolescents by assessment and intervention at the system levels (relational, family, school, and community) as well as at the individual level. The interdisciplinary nature of the program fosters collaboration with other professionals and the integration of multiple perspectives.
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Student Enrollment Data
Master's Level
Total number of students:
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Number of part-time students:
Number of students who applied for the 2006-2007 year:
Number of students accepted for the 2006-2007 year:
Specialist Level
Total number of students:
84
Number of full-time students:
61
Number of part-time students:
23
Number of students who applied for the 2006-2007 year:
88
Number of students accepted for the 2006-2007 year:
35
Doctoral Level
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Respecialization
Total number of students:
12
Number of full-time students:
61
Number of part-time students:
4
Number of students who applied for the 2006-2007 year:
6
Number of students accepted for the 2006-2007 year:
5
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Student Characteristics
Master's Level
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Specialist Level
Total number of students:
84
Number of female students in program:
72
Number of male students in program:
12
Number of American Indian or Alaskan Natives in program:
0
Number of Asians in program:
3
Number of African Americans in program:
1
Number of Latinos in program:
1
Number of Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders in program:
0
Number of Whites in program:
77
Number of students with mixed ethnicities in program:
0
Number of international students in program:
0
Number of students with unknown ethnicities in program:
2
Doctoral Level
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Respecialization
Total number of students in program:
12
Number of female students in program:
11
Number of male students in program:
1
Number of American Indians or Alaskan Natives in program:
0
Number of Asians in program:
1
Number of African Americans in program:
1
Number of Latinos in program:
0
Number of Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders in program:
0
Number of Whites in program:
9
Number of students with mixed ethnicities in program:
0
Number of international students in program:
1
Number of students with unknown ethnicities in program:
0
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Admission Deadlines
Master's Level
Fall admissions?
na
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Spring admissions?
na
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Summer admissions:
na
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Application fee:
Specialist Level
Fall admissions?
yes
If yes, deadline for admissions:
2/1
Spring admissions?
no
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Summer admissions?
no
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Application fee:
40r 60nr
Doctoral Level
Fall admissions?
na
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Spring admissions?
na
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Summer admissions?
na
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Application fee:
Respecialization
Fall admissions?
yes
If yes, deadline for admissions:
2/1
Spring admissions?
no
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Summer admissions?
no
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Application fee:
40r 60nr
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Whom to contact to apply?
Graduate Admissions
Application address (if different from program's mailing address):
Student Center, University of Massachusetts Boston, 100 Morrisey Blvd.
Application city:
Boston
Application state:
MA
Application zip/postal code:
02125-3393
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Admission Requirements
Master's Level
Require a written goals statement?
na
Require letters of recommendation?
na
Require personal or phone interview?
na
Require minimum overall undergraduate GPA on 4.0 scale?
na
If yes, minimum overall GPA:
Require minimum GPA for undergraduate major?
na
If yes, minimum GPA for major:
Require specific undergraduate major?
na
If yes, specific major required:
Require minimum number of undergrad psychology prerequisites?
na
Specialist Level
Require a written goals statement?
yes
Require letters of recommendation?
yes
Require personal or phone interview?
yes
Require minimum overall undergraduate GPA on 4.0 scale?
yes
If yes, minimum overall GPA:
Require minimum GPA for undergraduate major:
yes
If yes, minimum GPA for major:
3.0
Require specific undergraduate major?
no
If yes, specific major required:
Require minimum number of undergraduate psychology prerequisites?
yes
Doctoral Level
Require a written goals statement?
na
Require letters of recommendation?
na
Require personal or phone interview?
na
Require minimum overall undergraduate GPA on 4.0 scale?
na
If yes, minimum overall GPA:
Require minimum GPA for undergraduate major?
na
If yes, minimum GPA for major:
Require specific undergraduate major?
na
If yes, specific major required:
Require minimum number of undergraduate psychology prerequisites?
na
Respecialization
Require a written goals statement?
yes
Require letters of recommendation?
yes
Require personal or phone interview?
yes
Require minimum overall undergraduate GPA on 4.0 scale?
yes
If yes, minimum overall GPA:
Require minimum GPA for undergraduate major?
yes
If yes, minimum GPA for major:
3.0
Require specific undergraduate major?
no
If yes, specific major required:
Require minimum number of undergraduate psychology prerequisites?
yes
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Entrance Tests for Program Admission
Master's Level
GRE Verbal
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Quantitative
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Analytic
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Verbal + Quantitative
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Advanced Area
Advanced area:
Minimum:
Preferred
Average:
Miller's Analogy Test
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
Specialist Level
GRE Verbal
Minimum:
Preferred:
500
Average:
489
GRE Quantitative
Minimum:
Preferred:
500
Average:
562
GRE Analytic
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Verbal + Quantitative
Minimum:
Preferred:
1000
Average:
GRE Advanced Area
Advanced area:
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
Miller's Analogy Test
Minimum:
Preferred:
50th P
Average:
46th P
Doctoral Level
GRE Verbal
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Quantitative
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Analytic
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Verbal + Quantitative
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Advanced Area
Advanced area:
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
Miller's Analogy Test
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
Respecialization
GRE Verbal
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Quantitative
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Analytic
Minimum:
Preferred:
500
Average:
GRE Verbal + Quantitative
Minimum
Preferred:
1000
Average:
GRE Advanced Area
Advanced area:
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
Miller's Analogy Test
Minimum:
Preferred:
50th P
Average:
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Tuition and Fees
Master's Level
State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
Non-State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
Specialist Level
State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
$380
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
$4,600
Non-State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
$800
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
$9,700
Doctoral Level
State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
Non-State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
Respecialization
State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
$380
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
$4,600
Non-State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
$800
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
$9,700
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Financial Assistance
Master's Level
Total percentage of students receiving aid for current year:
Is there any financial assistance directed toward minority recruitment?
no
Out-of-state students receive in-state tuition?
no
Tuition waiver included:
no
Teaching Assistantships
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Research Assistantships
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Traineeships/Training Grants From Foundations or Governments
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Other Assistantships and Grants
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Fellowships and Scholarships
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Specialist Level
Total percentage of students receiving aid for current year:
15
Is there any financial assistance directed toward minority recruitment?
yes
Out-of-state students receive in-state tuition?
full
Tuition waiver included:
full
Teaching Assistantships
Percentage of students receiving:
1
Annual full-time amount:
Average number of hours per week:
5
Research Assistantships
Percentage of students receiving:
4
Annual full-time amount:
Average number of hours per week:
5
Traineeships/Training Grants From Foundations or Governments
Percentage of students receiving:
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Other Assistantships and Grants
Percentage of students receiving:
8
Annual full-time amount:
Average number of hours per week:
10
Fellowships and Scholarships
Percentage of students receiving:
2
Annual full-time amount:
Average number of hours per week:
0
Doctoral Level
Total percentage of students receiving aid for current year:
Is there any financial assistance directed toward minority recruitment?
Out-of-state students receive in-state tuition?
Tuition waiver included:
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Research Assistantships
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Traineeships/Training Grants From Foundations or Governments
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Other Assistantships and Grants
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Fellowships and Scholarships
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Respecialization
Total percentage of students receiving aid for current year:
50
Is there any financial assistance directed toward minority recruitment?
yes
Out-of-state students receive in-state tuition?
full
Tuition waiver included:
full
Teaching Assistantships
Percentage of students receiving:
8
Annual full-time amount:
Average number of hours per week:
5
Research Assistantships
Percentage of students receiving:
16
Annual full-time amount:
Average number of hours per week:
5
Traineeships/Training Grants From Foundations or Governments
Percentage of students receiving:
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Other Assistantships and Grants
Percentage of students receiving:
16
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Fellowships and Scholarships
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Other Support
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Field-Based Experiences
Master's Level
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Average internship salary for current interns:
Specialist Level
Total practicum hours:
200
Total minimum in-school practicum hours:
200
Total minimum internship hours:
1200
Total minimum in-school internship hours:
600
Percentage of paid internships:
Minimum internship salary:
Average internship salary for current interns:
Doctoral Level
Total practicum hours:
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Minimum internship salary:
Average internship salary for current interns:
Respecialization
Total practicum hours:
200
Total minimum in-school practicum hours:
200
Total minimum internship hours:
1200
Total minimum in-school internship hours:
600
Percentage of paid internships:
Minimum internship salary:
Average internship salary for current interns:
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Competency-Based Exam Scores
Note: These are based on the prior year's graduates.
Master's Level
Total number of students who graduated during the prior year:
Average total Praxis II score for those students who graduated during the designated time period:
How many graduates applied for the NCSP within one year after graduation?
What percentage of the applicants above attained the NCSP?
Specialist Level
Total number of students who graduated during the prior year:
25
Average total Praxis II score for those students who graduated during the designated time period:
713
How many graduates applied for the NCSP within one year after graduation?
What percentage of the applicants above attained the NCSP?
Doctoral Level
Total number of students who graduated during the prior year:
Average total Praxis II score for those students who graduated during the designated time period:
How many graduates applied for the NCSP within one year after graduation?
What percentage of the applicants above attained the NCSP?
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