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Adelphi University

Updated: 03/30/2024

158 Cambridge Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530

Program Director: Lea Theodore

E-mail: ltheodore@adelphi.edu

Program Website: https://derner.adelphi.edu/psychology/graduate/ma-in-school-psychology/

Programs Offered and Program Approvals
  • Specialist level, NASP Approved/Accredited (full)
    Approved by the State Department of Education
    Graduation Credit Hours: 72
    Accessible to Working Professionals
    Does not offer at least 50% of instruction via distance education
Student Enrollment Data
No data from program has been submitted.
Faculty
NameEmailFTEMinority
Dana Bocciodboccio@adelphi.edu80 %
Ionas Sapountzisisapountzis@adelphi.edu50 %
Lea Theodoreltheodore@adelphi.edu100 %
Gaston Weiszweisz@adelphi.edu50 %
Christy Mulligancmulligan@adelphi.edu50 %✔
Rachell Pierre-Louisrpierre-louis@adelphi.edu80 %✔
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?
Yes
Evaluation through standard Admissions?
Yes
Minimum Graduate Credit Hours for Respecialization
27
Description of Respecialization Process
Transcripts and application folder are reviewed by faculty and if applicant meets the criteria for admission, he or she is invited for an interview. Accepted applicants are provided with a list of the courses they need to register for.
Culminating Documentation
Recommendation for certificate in school psychology
Special Notes
Information available in program handbook
Website
http://derner.adelphi.edu/psychology/graduate/ma-in-school-psychology/

Doctoral

Formal Option for Respecialization?
No
Internship Settings
No data from program has been submitted.
Multicultural Settings
Program offers a bilingual specialization (i.e. students graduate beign eligible for a bilingual school psychologist certification or designation).No
Student Outcome Data

2021 / 2022

Specialist
# of students completing program (including internship)74
Mean # of years to complete the program3
Median # of years to complete the program3
# of students who transferred to a School Psych Doctoral Program1
# of students that left the program prior to graduation2
# of graduates employed by schools16
# employed in settings other than schools3
# employed in a faculty position0
# entering other fields0
# continuing formal education0
# not employed or continuing education2