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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 Delaware
Program's Mailing Address:
School of Education
City:Newark
State:DE
Zip:19716
Phone:
302-831-2573
Fax:
302-831-4421
Website:
http://www.udel.edu/educ/graduate/masters/schpsych/schoolpsych.html
Department in which program is housed:
College in which program is housed:
School of Education
Program director:
George Bear
E-mail:
gbear@udel.edu
Phone:
Additional Program Director:
George Bear
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Degrees Offered, Program Approvals, and General Requirements
Master's Degree (36-45 hours)
Degree name:
Master’s of Arts in School Psychology
Total Graduate Credit Hours:
30
Comprehensive qualifying exams required:
yes
Thesis required:
no
Professional paper in lieu of thesis required:
no
Professional project in lieu of thesis required:
no
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State Department of Education approved:
yes
NCATE approved program:
yes
Other approval/accreditation:
Other agency:
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Specialist Level (60+ hours)
Degree name:
Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology
Total graduate credit hours:
60
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:
Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in School Psychology
Total graduate credit hours:
109
Comprehensive quailfying exams required:
no
Thesis required:
yes
Professional paper in lieu of thesis required:
no
Professional project in lieu of thesis required:
no
Dissertation required:
yes
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NASP approved program:
no
State Department of Education approved:
yes
NCATE approved:
APA accredited:
no
Other approval/accreditation:
Other agency:
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Respecialization Degree
Degree name:
Total graduate credit hours:
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Program(s) Philosophy
The school psychology program at the University of Delaware was first established in 1981. From 1981 to 1983, the program had two part-time faculty members. At that time it was envisioned that the program would train school psychologists for the state of Delaware, and would eventually become nationally accredited. The program gained approval from the National Association of School Psychologists in 1994. Currently, the 3-year program has three full-time faculty members in school psychology and an enrollment of approximetly 22 full-time students.
The program is grounded in the scientist/practitioner model in psychology, and committed to the School of Education's emphasis on the roles of Scholar, Problem Solver, and Partner. Students are provided with a strong foundation in psychological theory and research and are trained to use a collaborative, data-based problem solving approach when applying this foundation to help solve social, emotional, and academic problems faced by children, schools, and families. In addition to gaining theoretical and empirical knowledge, students acquire competencies in multiple skill areas, a problem solving mindset, and sensitivity and respect for cultural and individual diversity. Consistent with the scientist/practitioner model and the role of Scholar, students,specifically in the doctoral program), are also expected to contribute to the knowledge base in psychology and education. The program's philosophy is reflected in the following goals:
1. Students will adhere to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct and will demonstrate respect for the dignity, worth, and individual differences of children of all cultures and backgrounds.
2. Students will use multiple methods of gathering reliable and valid data in the design and implementation of a variety of empirically-supported interventions for addressing problems faced by children, schools, and families.
3. Students will acquire an in-depth understanding of modern theories and research in the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development of children, including knowledge of family and school systems, and will apply such knowledge to the practice of school psychology.
4. Students will develop a strong knowledge base specific to the profession of school psychology including its history and foundations, the various roles and functions of school psychologists, and alternative models by which services are delivered.
5. Students will acquire and apply specific competencies in school psychology, especially in the areas of assessment, consultation, prevention, and direct interventions, while using an ecological, problem-solving approach in the delivery of psychological services in the schools.
6. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement mental health services, especially school-based services for promoting mental health and preventing social, emotional, and academic problems.
7. Students will work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, support staff, community agencies, children, and their families in the delivery of psychological services in the schools.
8. Students will apply a data-based, scientific problem solving approach to the delivery of all services, including assessment and intervention.
9. Students will develop sufficient knowledge and skills in research, statistics, and evaluation and apply such knowledge and skills in the design and evaluation of programs and services in the schools. Technology will be used effectively in research, statistics, and evaluation.
10. Doctoral students will conduct research in which they demonstrate competence in identifying critical problems in education and psychology, reviewing and integrating existing research, designing studies and experiments that competently address such problems, collecting and analyzing data using modern statistical procedures, and formally communicating results to other researchers and practitioners.
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Student Enrollment Data
Master's Level
Total number of students:
7
Number of full-time students:
7
Number of part-time students:
0
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:
13
Number of full-time students:
13
Number of part-time students:
0
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Number of students accepted for the 2006-2007 year:
Doctoral Level
Total number of students:
2
Number of full-time students:
2
Number of part-time students:
0
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Number of students accepted for the 2006-2007 year:
Respecialization
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Student Characteristics
Master's Level
Total number of students:
7
Number of females in program:
7
Number of males in program:
0
Number of American Indian or Alaskan Natives in program:
0
Number of Asians in program:
1
Number of African Americans in program:
1
Number of Hispanics or Latinos in program:
0
Number of Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders in program:
0
Number of Whites in program:
5
Number of students with mixed ethnicities in program:
0
Number of international students in program:
0
Number of students with unknown ethnicities in program:
0
Specialist Level
Total number of students:
13
Number of female students in program:
13
Number of male students in program:
0
Number of American Indian or Alaskan Natives in program:
0
Number of Asians in program:
0
Number of African Americans in program:
0
Number of Latinos in program:
0
Number of Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders in program:
0
Number of Whites in program:
13
Number of students with mixed ethnicities in program:
0
Number of international students in program:
0
Number of students with unknown ethnicities in program:
0
Doctoral Level
Total number of students:
2
Number of female students in program:
2
Number of male students in program:
0
Number of American Indian or Alaskan Natives in program:
0
Number of Asians in program:
0
Number of African Americans in program:
0
Number of Latinos in program:
0
Number of Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders in program:
0
Number of Whites in program:
2
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
Respecialization
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Admission Deadlines
Master's 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:
$60
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:
Doctoral 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:
$60
Respecialization
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Whom to contact to apply?
George Bear
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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:
3.0
Require minimum GPA for undergraduate major:
no
If yes, minimum GPA for major:
Require specific undergraduate major?
yes
If yes, specific major required:
Psych or Ed
Require minimum number of undergraduate psychology prerequisites?
no
Doctoral 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:
3.0
Require minimum GPA for undergraduate major?
no
If yes, minimum GPA for major:
Require specific undergraduate major?
yes
If yes, specific major required:
Psych or Ed
Require minimum number of undergraduate psychology prerequisites?
no
Respecialization
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?
no
If yes, minimum GPA for major:
Require specific undergraduate major?
na
If yes, specific major required:
Require minimum number of undergraduate psychology prerequisites?
na
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Entrance Tests for Program Admission
Master's Level
GRE Verbal
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Quantitative
Minimum:
Preferred:
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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:
550
Average:
GRE Quantitative
Minimum:
Preferred:
550
Average:
GRE Analytic
Minimum:
Preferred:
550
Average:
GRE Verbal + Quantitative
Minimum:
Preferred:
1100
Average:
1200
GRE Advanced Area
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Miller's Analogy Test
Minimum:
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Doctoral Level
GRE Verbal
Minimum:
Preferred:
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GRE Quantitative
Minimum:
Preferred:
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GRE Analytic
Minimum:
Preferred:
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GRE Verbal + Quantitative
Minimum:
Preferred:
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GRE Advanced Area
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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:
Average:
GRE Verbal + Quantitative
Minimum
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Advanced Area
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Minimum:
Preferred:
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Miller's Analogy Test
Minimum:
Preferred:
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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:
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Specialist Level
State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
368
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
3590
Non-State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
932
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
Doctoral Level
State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
368
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
Non-State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
932
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
Respecialization
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Financial Assistance
Master's Level
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Fellowships and Scholarships
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Specialist Level
Total percentage of students receiving aid for current year:
100
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Doctoral Level
Total percentage of students receiving aid for current year:
100
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Field-Based Experiences
Master's Level
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Specialist Level
Total practicum hours:
450
Total minimum in-school practicum hours:
450
Total minimum internship hours:
1200
Total minimum in-school internship hours:
1200
Percentage of paid internships:
100
Minimum internship salary:
Average internship salary for current interns:
1600
Doctoral Level
Total practicum hours:
450
Total minimum in-school practicum hours:
450
Total minimum internship hours:
1500
Total minimum in-school internship hours:
1500
Percentage of paid internships:
100
Minimum internship salary:
Average internship salary for current interns:
1600
Respecialization
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Competency-Based Exam Scores
Note: These are based on the prior year's graduates.
Master's Level
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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:
Average total Praxis II score for those students who graduated during the designated time period:
770
How many graduates applied for the NCSP within one year after graduation?
7
What percentage of the applicants above attained the NCSP?
100
Doctoral Level
Total number of students who graduated during the prior year:
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