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Master in School Psychology

Improving Students’ Lives One at a Time With an MA in School Psychology

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A NASP-Accredited Masters in School Psychology Program

Quick Facts

  • 3-Year Program

  • Start Term:
    • August 31, 2026
    • Application Deadline: May 15

  • *Early Acceptance for Marist Juniors:
    • Current Marist students with junior status may apply for early acceptance into the MA in School Psychology program provided they have met all admission criteria. Application review will take place in January of the Junior year.

Tuition

Highlights

100%
Praxis II Pass Rate

Since 2015, Marist students have achieved 100 percent pass rate on the Praxis II exam.

NASP Accredited

The MA in School Psychology program is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists.

A Rewarding Future in School Psychology

Marist's Masters in School Psychology prepares students for rewarding careers with impact. U.S. News & World Report ranks School Psychology among the top 10 Best Science Jobs and top 100 Best STEM Jobs. Hear from Alexa Diaz '20M about her experience with Marist's School Psychology Masters program.

The Masters in School Psychology program is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). It equips students to work as practicing school psychologists, leading to New York State certification and National Certification as a School Psychologist (NCSP) eligibility. 

Learn From Faculty With Diverse School Psychology Experience

Our highly knowledgeable, licensed faculty members are committed to providing high-quality education and training to the next generation of school psychologists. Our faculty come from a diverse range of clinical and educational backgrounds, exposing our students to every facet of the school psychology field. Read about some of our expert faculty below and learn more about all of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Faculty.

 

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Graduate with Confidence Knowing Immediate Employment Awaits

When you matriculate into Marist’s MA in School Psychology program, you will be able to graduate with confidence knowing that obtaining employment as a School Psychologist is well within reach. 

  • Greater Johnstown School District
  • Highland Central School District
  • Hyde Park Central School District
  • Marlboro Central School District
  • Monroe-Woodbury Central School District
  • Newburgh Enlarged Central School District
  • Red Hook Central School District
  • Wallkill Central School District
  • Valley Central School District

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Certification Disclosure 

Marist University is a participant in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). This agreement allows Marist to offer distance-learning programs to students residing in other SARA member states. SARA authorization does not extend to professional licensure board approvals.

The MA in School Psychology curriculum is designed to meet the licensure requirements in New York State. Other states have their own requirements, and for this reason, Marist cannot assure that students residing outside the state of New York will meet licensure requirements in another state. It is the applicant’s responsibility to determine if Marist’s MA in School Psychology curriculum satisfies their state licensure requirements and to monitor any changes to their state requirements.

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