Counseling and Guidance (Educational Diagnostics) - Master of Arts
The CEP Department offers an MA in Counseling and Guidance specializing in Educational Diagnostics. Candidates admitted to the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) or Ph.D. School Psychology Programs will have an opportunity to complete this MA degree before the completion of the Ed.S. or Ph.D. degree. Please note that this is not a stand-alone program, only students admitted to the programs mentioned above are considered for this degree. Please refer to the Catalog or the CEP department’s website (http://cep.nmsu.edu/) for admissions and application requirements.
Candidates admitted to the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) or Ph.D. School Psychology Programs can complete this MA degree prior to the completion of the Ed.s. or Ph.D. degree. This program is only open to students in the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) or Ph.D. School Psychology Programs.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| CEPY 6130 | Psychology of Multiculturalism | 3 |
| CEPY 6140 | Cognitive & Affective Basis of Behavior | 3 |
| CEPY 6265 | Diagnostic Class | 3 |
| CEPY 6120 | Human Development | 3 |
| SPED 6170 | School Intervention and Organization in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| Concentration Coursework | ||
| CEPY 5310 | Appraisal of Psychoeducational Achievement in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CEPY 6330 | Academic & Behavioral Assessment & Intervention | 3 |
| CEPY 6340 | Appraisal of Cognitive Functioning | 3 |
| CEPY 6510 | Practicum in School Psychology: Psychoeducational | 3 |
| CEPY 6520 | Field Experience in Educational Diagnostics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |