MA

School Psychology

Format & Location

On-Campus (Fairfield, CT)

Two students collaborate in a classroom.

Start Dates

Fall (September)

Application Deadline

December 1

Completion

36 months

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-Time

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Fairfield University's Master of Arts (MA) degree and Sixth Year Certificate (SYC) in School Psychology develop competencies in the areas of assessment, consultation, and direct intervention.

What You'll Learn and Do

Graduate with practical experience

Fairfield's numerous clinical affiliations will allow you to apply your classroom knowledge and skills to real-world situations in schools and clinical agencies. You will graduate feeling comfortable in your education and confident in your abilities.

Grow as a professional

During your time in Fairfield's MA in School Psychology program, you will evolve as a professional through classroom experiences and faculty support. At Fairfield SEHD, we know you are the future.

Learn the importance of self-care

Students in this program will learn the importance of self-care to protect against practitioner burnout and to be at their best personally and professionally. 

Gain a comprehensive education

Fairfield University’s MA in school psychology develops competencies in the areas of assessment, consultation, and direct intervention. Your education also reflects the conceptual framework of the School of Education and Human Development, emphasizing respect for diversity, the scientist-practitioner tradition, reflective practice, primary prevention, developmental and systems theory, and becoming agents of change.

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Course Requirements

Contact Us

Graduate Admission
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4184

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Learn From Industry Experts

Fairfield’s award-winning faculty have deep expertise in applying skills and knowledge in schools and clinical agencies. Many are also contributors to the most respected publications in the industry. You’ll benefit from their firsthand insights and guidance on the way to your master’s degree in school psychology.

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Paula Gill Lopez
Associate Professor, Psychology

Admission Information

From your first admission conversation to graduation and beyond, you’ll find support at every turn. The Fairfield University student support network is second to none, offering personal, academic, and financial guidance for students earning their master’s degree in school psychology.

Admission Requirements

Tuition & Costs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most of our students attend full-time, however, our MA program is designed to accommodate students who want to attend part-time because many students are working at least part-time. During the SYC program, students must attend full-time.

Most of our courses are offered in the evening and a few are offered on the weekends. Weekday courses generally meet once a week for two hours. Weekend courses tend to be full-day courses that meet for four or five weekends or weekend days over the semester.

Our students come from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds, which adds to the richness of our interactions in class. However, if a student has an undergraduate degree with a major other than psychology, there are course prerequisites that must be fulfilled.

Students who attend full-time take 9 credits each Fall and Spring semester and up to 6 credits in the summer sessions. For full-time students who start in the Fall semester, the program can be completed in about 3 years. For students who attend part-time, the time will vary based on how many courses are taken at a time. Students are required, however, to complete their degree within 6 years after they begin their first course.

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