The training model is based on the scientistpractitioner tradition emphasizing the application of behavioral science in educational systems and the larger community. Training emphasizes practice guided by scientific knowledge. Students are taught to use scientific principles to inform their practice (including consultation, intervention, and diagnostic services) and to evaluate their practice in order to improve services as well as contribute to the field of school psychology. The program is committed to fostering in its students sensitivity to, appreciation for, and understanding of ethnic diversity. Similarly, the program strives to promote understanding of, and responsiveness to, the special needs of individuals with disabilities.<br><br>This is a three-year, full-time, 70-hour graduate program, designed specifically to meet NASP accreditation standards, leading to the Master of Arts degree in Psychology and the Specialist in Psychological Services. Students complete coursework that prepares them to be knowledgeable in the following core content areas: Psychological and Educational Foundations, Research Methods, Psychological and Educational Assessment, Intervention Strategies, and Professional School Psychology. A full-time internship is completed during the third year of the program. The program is designed to be completed in three years. Students are expected to take no more than five years to finish.