School Psychology Program Information

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Chapman University

Updated: 03/02/2022

Chapman University
School Psychology Program
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866

Program Director: Kelly Kennedy

E-mail: kkennedy@chapman.edu

Program Website: http://www.chapman.edu/ces/graduate/school-psychology.aspx

* Students have the option of pursuing an Ed.S. Degree in School Psychology with an emphasis in Professional Clinical Counseling, which meets the educational requirements to become licensed as Professional Clinical Counselor in California.

Programs Offered and Program Approvals
  • Doctoral level
    Graduation Credit Hours: 48
    Accessible to Working Professionals
    Does not offer at least 50% of instruction via distance education
  • Specialist level, NASP Approved/Accredited (full), NCATE/CAEP Recognized
    Approved by the State Department of Education
    Other Accreditations: ISPA
    Graduation Credit Hours: 69
    Not Accessible to Working Professionals
    Does not offer at least 50% of instruction via distance education
Financial Support
SpecialistDoctoral
Number of interns who received stipends18
Website
https://www.chapman.edu/education/graduate/school-psychology.aspxhttps://www.chapman.edu/education/graduate/phd-education/index.aspx
Notes
100% of 1st year 2021-2022 School Psychology students received tuition fellowships, which ranged from 9-29%. 100% of 2nd year students received tuition fellowships, which ranged from 9-18%. Five (5) 2nd or 3rd students received 2021-2022 Warne Foundation scholarships in the amount of $12,500 each. In the 2021-2022 academic year, School Psychology students received a total of $193,000 in tuition fellowships and $62,500 in Warne Foundation scholarships, for a total of $255,500 in scholarships and fellowships.
Student Enrollment Data

2021 / 2022

SpecialistDoctoral
Total Enrollment (including interns)6012
# of First Year Students202
# of Male Students62
# of Minority Students*4511
# of interns during the academic year200
# of accepted students for 2021 / 2022324
# of applicants for 2021 / 2022788
* Note: Minority students are defined as those from ethnic/racial minorities historically underrepresented in United States colleges and universities.
Faculty
NameEmailFTEMinority
Amy Jane Griffithsagriffit@chapman.edu100 %
Anna Abdouaabdou@chapman.edu100 %
Kelly Graydon Kennedykkennedy@chapman.edu100 %
Michael Hassmhass@chapman.edu100 %
Randy Bussebusse@chapman.edu100 %
Randelle Kirkemokirkemo@chapman.edu50 %
Zack Maupinzamaupin@chapman.edu50 %
Note: Minority faculty are defined as those from ethnic/racial minorities historically underrepresented in United States colleges and universities.
PRAXIS

01/01/2021 - 12/31/2021

# of Students Taking Praxis19
Percent Qualifying for the NCSP
(Score of 147)
100%
Minimum Score160
Maximum Score186
Median Score174
Mean Score173
* Refers to the % of individuals that have, at one point, passed the exam based on a score of 165 (prior to September 2014) or 147 (September 2014 and on), regardless of number of attempts.
** All data were produced using the ETS® Data Manager for The Praxis SeriesTM tests. Some data may be incomplete given that not all examinees identify their origin program.
*** Aggregated Praxis statistics (median score, minimum/maximum scores, percentage passing) are available only for programs that have had at least five students designating their program/institution as a score recipient within the reporting period.
Respecialization

Specialist

Formal Option for Respecialization?
No
Evaluation through standard Admissions?
No

Doctoral

Formal Option for Respecialization?
No
Evaluation through standard Admissions?
No
Internship Settings

2021 / 2022

SpecialistDoctoral
Total Number of Interns20
Total completing internship entirely in school settings19
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.”
Student Outcome Data

2019 / 2020

SpecialistDoctoral
# of students completing program (including internship)185
Mean # of years to complete the program34
Median # of years to complete the program34
# of students who transferred to a School Psych Doctoral Program0
# of students that left the program prior to graduation00
# of graduates employed by schools184
# employed in settings other than schools00
# employed in a faculty position02
# entering other fields00
# continuing formal education00
# not employed or continuing education00