The School Psychology Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston is designed to prepare professionals whose primary interests involve children, families, and the educational process. Training goals are founded on a respect for the dignity and worth of all people, with a commitment to appreciating and responding to human diversity. Coursework integrates theory and research in child and adolescent development. It emphasizes evidence-based intervention approaches for psychological services in schools. An important mission of the School Psychology Program is the development of attitudes essential for professional problem-solving and life-long learning. The School Psychology Program is committed to a philosophy of social justice and inclusion compatible with the mission of the College of Education and Human Development at UMass Boston.<br>The school psychology program (MEd and EdS levels) has full accreditation approval from both the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Both levels of the program have learning outcomes organized to meet the training standards of these accrediting agencies. Students are expected to demonstrate competency in the NASP domains of school psychology training and practice. Graduates satisfy the Coursework, Internship, and Examination requirements to become Nationally Certified School Psychologists (NCSP). At graduation they are also eligible for licensure as school psychologists by DESE. With additional work experience, program graduates are eligible for licensure as educational psychologists by the Massachusetts Allied Mental Health Professions. One or both of these credentials make program graduates eligible for licensure or certification as school psychologists in many other states as well.