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Pennsylvania Western University at California (formally California Univ. of PA)
Updated: 03/27/2024114 Eberly Hall, Mailbox #62
250 University Avenue
California, PA 15419
Program Director: Angela Bloomquist
E-mail: bloomquist@pennwest.edu
Program Website: https://www.pennwest.edu/programs/certificates-school-psychology
* The former California University of PA and Edinboro University of PA have merged into the new Pennsylvania Western University in June of 2022. Current outcome data reflects only the California legacy program. New candidates would be applying to the newly merged PennWest program. Hailed nationally for its innovation and flexibility, our school psychology Ed.S program offers candidates a choice of 2 modalities. The hybrid model at PennWest Edinboro campus consists of mostly online classes, a field placement for a year-long practicum experience, plus five face-to-face classes that meet monthly on Saturdays. This may appeal to candidates seeking recertification who are not available for M-H night classes or to school psychology candidates who want more flexibility.
The face-to-face modality at PennWest California campus is more traditional in nature, with the same online offerings as the Edinboro campus, but with weeknight face-to-face courses in place of the Saturday courses. The practicum component is connected to California’s on-site clinic.
Programs Offered and Program Approvals
- Specialist level, NASP Approved/Accredited (full), NCATE/CAEP Recognized
Approved by the State Department of Education
Graduation Credit Hours: 67
Accessible to Working Professionals
Offers at least 50% of instruction via distance education
Financial Support
Student Enrollment Data
* Note: Minority students are defined as those from ethnic/racial minorities historically underrepresented in United States colleges and universities.
Faculty
Note: Minority faculty are defined as those from ethnic/racial minorities historically underrepresented in United States colleges and universities.
| Unfilled faculty positions from the previous academic year? | No |
| Anticipate opening a search for a new faculty member in the upcoming academic year? | No |
PRAXIS
No data from program has been submitted.
Respecialization
Specialist
Formal Option for Respecialization?
No
Evaluation through standard Admissions?
Yes
Description of Respecialization Process
The Admissions Committee reviews the graduate transcript and develops an individual plan of study. If interested, the applicant must then formally apply to the School of Graduate Studies and Research.
Culminating Documentation
Educational Specialist Certification in School Psychology
Special Notes
See candidate handbook on the website.
Internship Settings
1. The 2010 NASP Standards for Graduate Preparation of School Psychologists defines a school setting as “…one in which the primary goal is the education of students of diverse backgrounds, characteristics, abilities, disabilities, and needs. Generally, a school setting includes students who are enrolled in Grades pre-K–12 and has both general education and special education services. The school setting has available an internal or external pupil services unit that includes at least one state-credentialed school psychologist and provides a full range of school psychology services.”
Multicultural Settings
| Program offers a bilingual specialization (i.e. students graduate beign eligible for a bilingual school psychologist certification or designation). | No |
| Program or department provides the following graduate preparation activities related to multicultural responsiveness. | - Inclusion across some (not all) required courses
- Extracurricular Events (e.g., Town Halls, Institute Days)
- Research Opportunities (e.g., Faculty-led PAR, CBPR)
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| Program or department provides the following graduate preparation activities related to social justice that align with the NASP definition and extends beyond cultural awareness into action. | - Inclusion across some (not all) required courses
- Extracurricular Events (e.g., Town Halls, Institute Days)
- Research Opportunities
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Student Outcome Data
