School Psychology

• The CSULB School Psychology Program is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and is accredited by the California Commission on Teaching Credentials (CTC).

• Applications to the program are due on February 13 (for beginning the program the following fall).
• The school psychology program can recommend individuals for the California PPS internship and probationary full credentials.
• CSULB is located within a large urban setting and enjoys a strong partnership with many local school districts, which facilitates research, fieldwork placement and employment opportunities for our students, faculty and alumni.

• For information E-mail questions to Dr. Kristi Hagans, coordinator of the school psychology program, at khagansm@csulb.edu or attend one of the monthly informational meetings. Prospective applicants are invited to attend one of the upcoming group informational meetings to speak with a faculty member about the program.  These meetings are held at Starbucks on Bellflower, just South of Spring (2890 Bellflower LB) on the following days:
  >Thursday, 10/2/08 5:30pm-6:30pm
  >Thursday, 11/6/08 5:30pm-6:30pm
  >Thursday, 12/4/08 5:30pm-6:30pm
  >Friday, 01/11/09 6:00-7:00pm
  >Friday, 02/08/09 6:00-7:00pm
  >Friday, 05/02/09 6:00-7:00pm
  >Friday, 06/06/09 6:00-7:00pm
  For information on the informational meetings please contact Dr. Brandon Gamble at 985-2527.
• Students generally take 3 years to complete the CSULB school psychology program, including a full year of fieldwork experience.

• For the next three years, students entering the program may apply to participate in a Federally funded program to advance the training of school psychologists in instructional consultation. This program includes more extensive clinical and school-based training in instructional consultation within a response-to-intervention model and over $11,000 in student stipends per student over the course of their training.

• The CSULB school psychology student association is very active in promoting research, mentorship, networking and leadership among the program students and alumni.

• Alumni of our program are eligible to participate in the UCSB 2020 doctoral scholars initiative that recognizes prior coursework, for more information go to UCSB .

• CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, learn and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political view or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Last update: 10/6/08