Master of Science in School Psychology On Campus or Online
Which Attendance Model? On Campus or Online
There is a choice of learning formats for classes:
- In-person classes on campus
- Entirely online with 3-5 summer days on campus.
Students will be asked to identify if they are interested in being considered for the online attendance option. Candidates in the online option will need to provide evidence of the ability to complete the required field experiences in appropriate school settings prior to final admission.
Below is a checklist to help you decide what is the best decision for you.
On Campus
- I live within 60-90 miles of Fargo-Moorhead or can move to the Fargo-Moorhead area (extenuating circumstances will be considered).
- I want a more traditional in-person learning model.
- I am interested in an on-campus Graduate Assistantship (optional).
- I want the Program to find my practicum placements in the Fargo-Moorhead area and surrounding region.
- I can consistently attend classes on-campus at least 2 afternoons/evenings per week.
- I will be able to complete the required three semesters of practicum (100 hours each, approximately 1 to 1.5 days per week) during the school day in addition to any other job responsibilities that I may have.
- I will be able to complete the required full-year internship (1200 hours) either in the region or elsewhere in the country.
- I am able to attend summer classes for at least the first two summers of my program, including a 3-5 day on-campus residency.
- I will be able to devote at least 2 hours of additional preparation time each week for each course credit I am enrolled in each semester (in addition to course attendance). For example, 6 hours of outside work per week for a 3 credit class.
Entirely Online Learning
- I do not live within 60-90 miles of the Fargo-Moorhead area and cannot move. (extenuating circumstances will be considered).
- I have, or can make, arrangements with a school district or educational co-operative in my area to complete the required three semesters of practicums (100 hours each). These arrangements must include access to appropriate supervision (usually by a school psychologist).
- I will be able to complete the required three semesters of practicum (100 hours each, approximately 1 to 1.5 days per week) during the school day in addition to any other job responsibilities that I may have.
- I will be able to make arrangements to complete the required full-year internship (1200 hours).
- I am able to attend on-line summer classes for at least the first two summers of my program, including a 3-5 day on-campus residency.
- I am able to attend synchronous Zoom classes at least two afternoons/evenings per week.
- I will be able to devote at least 2 hours of additional preparation time each week for each course credit I am enrolled in each semester (in addition to course attendance). For example, 6 hours of outside work per week for a 3 credit class.
- I have access to children with whom I can practice test administrations.
- I have reliable internet access and reliable computer/printer/scanner equipment.