Counseling and Guidance (Educational Diagnostics) - Master of Arts

The CEP Department offers an MA in Counseling and Guidance with a specialization 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 prior to 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 aforementioned programs 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.

Prefix Title Credits
Required Coursework
Core Courses
CEPY 6130Psychology of Multiculturalism3
CEPY 6140Cognitive & Affective Basis of Behavior3
CEPY 6265Diagnostic Class3
CEPY 6120Human Development3
SPED 6170School Intervention and Organization in a Diverse Society3
Concentration Coursework
CEPY 5310Appraisal of Psychoeducational Achievement in a Diverse Society3
CEPY 6330Academic & Behavioral Assessment & Intervention3
CEPY 6340Appraisal of Cognitive Functioning3
CEPY 6510Practicum in School Psychology: Psychoeducational3
CEPY 6520Field Experience in Educational Diagnostics3
Total Credits30