»Ed.S. in School Psychology

• Submit an online application (for Fall 2014)
• A statement of intent, the prompt can be found within the application.
• A current resume or vita that includes information on experiences working with children and/or families.
• One set of official transcripts from all institutions the applicant has received (or will be receiving) a degree from. 
• Official GRE Scores.
• Two letters of recommendation are required. One recommendation must be from someone who has experience with the candidate in an academic setting and knowledge of the candidate’s academic potential. The second recommendation should be from someone who knows the candidate in a work setting, preferably one where the candidate works with children.
• Please note that the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) is not required for admission to the School Counseling program however admitted students will be required to turn in documentation of having passed the CBEST before beginning practicum fieldwork
• $60 application fee.

The application deadline for the Fall 2014 cohort is February 1, 2014.

Supporting documents may be mailed to:

Office of Graduate Admissions
Chapman University
One University Dr.
Orange, CA 92866

Michael Hass, Professor and Coordinator of the School Psychology program at Chapman University, has over 25 years of experience as a School Psychologist.  During much of this time, he also had a private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Educational Psychologist.  Dr. Hass received his School Psychology training at California State University, Northridge and later earned an interdisciplinary doctorate in Social Relations from the University of California, Irvine.  His research interests include assessment, school mental health, strength-based approaches to counseling and psychotherapy, and resilience.  Dr. Hass is current editor of the journal, Contemporary School Psychology and is Co-Chair of the Board of Executives of the Consortium to Advance School Psychology in Vietnam (CASP-V).

Faculty

• John Brady, Ph.D.
• Michael Hass, Ph.D.
• Randy Busse, PhD.
• Kelly Kennedy, Ph.D.
• Jeanne Anne Carriere, Ph.D.

Chapman University Association of School Psychologists (CUASP)

Chapman University and the National Association of School Psychologists recognized the university’s first school psychology student association in 2008.

The Chapman University Association of School Psychologists (CUASP) unites the students in various stages of the program and serves as a medium for mentoring, peer support, and networking for practicum and internship sites. 

The mission of both NASP and CUASP is to promote educationally and psychologically healthy environments for all children and youth by implementing research-based and effective programs that prevent problems, enhance independence, and promote optimal learning. This is accomplished through state-of-the art research and training, advocacy, ongoing program evaluation, and caring professional service.

Dr. Michael Hass
Director
714-628-7217
mhass@chapman.edu

Erin O'Keefe
Administrative Assistant
714-628-2740
eokeefe@chapman.edu

Anna Lane
Admission Coordinator
(714) 997-6714
amitch@chapman.edu