Bilingual Certificate for School Psychology Program (0899)

The bilingual extension sequence of courses is a New York State approved Bilingual Extension to the MA School Psychology Program. It encompasses 15 credits designed to allow students the opportunity to gain competency in areas that include awareness and understanding of cross-cultural practices, and knowledge of second language acquisition processes in school-aged youth. It also includes competency training and development in implementing culturally responsive school-based psychological evaluations and interventions. Students will gain first-hand knowledge of educational programs appropriate for bilingual students and English language learners, and gain the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a competent and culturally sensitive manner with linguistically and culturally diverse families. Finally, the practicum experience is designed to allow students to practice assessment and counseling skills in multicultural, multilingual school settings​​​​​​.