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    May 07, 2024  
Missouri Baptist University 2016-2017 Graduate Bulletin 
    
Missouri Baptist University 2016-2017 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

School Psychological Examiner Certification


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CIP Code: 13.1199

The School Psychological Examiner Certification program is designed for counselors and educators who are involved in individual diagnostics and classroom assessment within a school setting. This certification may be earned by those students who have previously achieved a master’s degree and certification in guidance counseling or teaching. The certification may also be completed in conjuction with the Master of Arts in Teaching degree.

In order to be eligible for the School Psychological Examiner program, an individual must have a master’s degree in one of the following areas:

  • Counseling Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Guidance and Counseling
  • Education

The program consists of 30 hours of graduate courses including a 150-hour Psychological Examiner Internship (EDPS 583 ). Students must have completed the course, The Exceptional Child (EDPS 453/553 ) or its equivalent prior to entering the program. MBU students who have completed the Counselor Education (School Counseling) program will be able to count PSYC 553 , GRED 543 , EDSP 533/534, and EDSP 563 towards completion of the program. Students must receive a recommendation from the Education Division Dean or the Director of Counselor Education in order to enter the program. Students seeking Psychological Examiner Certification must maintain an overall grade pointaverage of 3.0 in their coursework. Students may earn only two C’s in fulfilling the certification requirements. Upon receipt of a  third C, candidates will be dismissed from the program.

Prerequisite Course


Total: 30-31 Hours


*Course is included in the Missouri Baptist University Master of Arts in Counseling degree program.

**Students must have successfully completed all of the prerequisites for this course in order to be allowed to enroll.

+Grade of B required to enroll in EDPS 583 Psychological Examiner Internship .

1Must be completed at the 500-level to be applicable toward the Psychological Examiner Certification.

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