California State University - East Bay

Department of Educational Psychology
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd. A&E Bldg. #382A
Hayward, CA 94542-3000

Program Director: Oanh Tran

E-mail: oanh.tran@csueastbay.edu

Program Website: https://www.csueastbay.edu/epsy/graduate-programs/school-psychology.html

* The School Psychology Graduate Program at CA State University East Bay is the only nationally accredited Master's/Specialist program in the San Francisco, Bay Area recognized by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The program philosophy is to train graduate students in evidence-based practice to promote social justice and equity within diverse school communities. Social justice entails providing all PK-12 students with the support, skills, and services they need to reach their full potential despite facing poverty and other significant challenges. The School Psychology program is dedicated to fostering the academic and social-emotional development of children, families, and communities. This is a three-year, full-time specialist-level School Psychology program. Candidates are required to complete two years of coursework and a full-time minimum 1200 hour School Psychology Internship during the third year. We are a multidisciplinary program, with core training in School Psychology, complemented by integrated training and coursework in counseling and marriage and family therapy. Upon graduation, candidates earn the following: -a Master's in Counseling degree, -a School Psychology Credential, AND -Training and Coursework toward Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) licensure As a nationally accredited program, we adhere to professional guidelines established by NASP Training Standards to promote educationally and psychologically healthy environments for children and youth. This involves implementing research-based, effective programs aimed at preventing problems, enhancing independence, and promoting optimal learning. We achieve this through innovative research and training, advocacy, ongoing program evaluation, and providing caring professional service. We collaborate with Districts across Northern CA and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, placing our trainees in these districts for field-based experiences for practicum and internship. Our trainees receive comprehensive training experiences in PK-12 systems, ensuring they are well-prepared to making meaningful contributions to the educational and social-emotional development of children, families, and communities. The Goals of the program are to provide NASP and CCTC Training Standards based on instruction, field-based placements, and cohort learning opportunities to develop foundation for practice, professional skill and knowledge, competency demonstration, and professional identity. 1) Foundation for Practice- Dispositions to establish rapport and professional relationships 2) Professional Skills and Knowledge- Opportunities to practice professional skills and apply evidence-based knowledge 3) Demonstration of Competency- Integration of skill and knowledge in the Scientist-Practitioner Model 4) Professional Identity as School Psychologists- Reflection and goal setting to transition to independent practice and career-long development