School Psychology Program

Program Documents (they will download to your computer)

Portfolio Guidelines: Practicum Year
Comprehensive Case Studies: Internship Year

Pre-Practicum and Practicum in School Psychology at a Glance
Pre-Practicum Forms
Practicum Manual
Practicum Log

Internship in School Psychology at a Glance
Internship Manual and Evaluation Forms
Internship Clearance Form
Internship Log

Certification (Educator's License) Clearance Form

Massachusetts Certification (Educator's License) Information

Practicum and Internship Requirements

Competency standards for practicum and internship are consistent with the Massachusetts Department of Education and National Association of School Psychology guidelines. In both field experiences, three contacts occcur between the university supervisor and the field supervisor for the purpose of discussing the student's progress.

Prior to beginning the practicum, students must pass the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure. Students are required to complete a minimum of 450 hours of field experience in school psychology in the second year to satisfy the practicum requirement. In order to comply with National Association of School Psychologists' standards, students must complete a total of at least 1200 hours of internship experience (at least 600 hours in a school setting) after completion of all course and fieldwork requirements. Internship and fieldwork opportunities are available in numerous area school systems and clinics, which offer a variety of school psychological services. A detailed listing of various internship/fieldwork sites is available from the program's training director. After the practicum and internship fair, which occurs during the winter, students are required to schedule interviews with prospective supervisors. Although some sites are accessible via mass transit, other sites may be more easily accessible by car.