Professor
Professor DeLeyer-Tiarks’s research interests include the development and investigation of evidence-based interventions to promote positive behavioral, academic, social-emotional, and physical health outcomes.
School Psychology, MSEd
With our STEM-designated master’s in School Psychology, you’ll develop the skills to provide assessment and intervention services for individual children and adolescents in the ever-crucial field of school psychology. Bilingual specialization is available to qualifying students.
Location
New York City
Duration
69 Credits
36 Months, full-time and part-time
Modality
In-person
Start Dates
Fall
F1 Visa
Yes
STEM Designated Program
Yes
Build a Career That Impacts Lives in Every Classroom
If you have an educational background in psychology, Pace’s master’s in school psychology from Dyson College gives you the opportunity to leverage your knowledge to enter into the critically important field of school psychology.
The MSEd in School Psychology at ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ911 prepares you to deliver impactful psycho-educational services in schools. You’ll work closely with faculty who are not only experienced educators but also active researchers. Through personalized mentorship, you’ll explore diverse opportunities to engage in meaningful research and expand your expertise.
For bilingual students, additional coursework allows specialization in serving multilingual communities. Graduates are eligible for the Bilingual Education Extension to the New York State certificate in School Psychology to ensure a competitive edge in today’s diverse educational landscape.
$109,830
annual mean wage for school psychologists in New York (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
#6
school psychologist is ranked #6 in best social service jobs (Source: U.S. News & World Report, 2024)
#25
psychologist is ranked #25 in best STEM jobs (Source: U.S. News & World Report, 2024)
Curriculum
Coursework is offered in psychological foundation areas as well as in the professional practice of psychology. Courses are taken on ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ911’s New York City campus in lower Manhattan, and practicum work occurs on campus in the Thomas J. McShane Center for Psychological Services as well as in school districts throughout the New York City metropolitan area.
Bilingual specialization is available to qualifying students.
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Gain Valuable Field Experience
Fieldwork is a core piece of your experience in the MSEd in School Psychology program. It begins with experiential activities through ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ911’s Thomas J. McShane Center for Psychological Services and extends to training opportunities in New York metropolitan area school districts. The program also includes a final school psychology internship, typically in a school district in the metropolitan area.
Qualified bilingual students may choose to complete additional coursework and practicum experiences that enable them to provide school psychological services to children in both monolingual and bilingual settings. Graduates with a Bilingual School Psychology specialization are eligible for the Bilingual Education Extension to the New York State training certificate in School Psychology.
Careers
With an MSEd in School Psychology, you’ll be fully prepared to provide psychoeducational services in the school setting.Our graduates are primarily employed in school settings and many go on to doctoral study.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
Salary stats below sourced from Salary.com
- School Psychologist (Average Salary: $85,000–$110,000)
International Career Success Program
The is a badged internship and career success program exclusive to Pace. Year after year, this one-of-a-kind program empowers international students to achieve results in obtaining internships, jobs, and salary outcomes. Domestic students, we have an equivalent program for you called ASPIRE.
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
Graduates are primarily employed in school settings and many go on to doctoral study.
Featured Faculty
Professor
Professor Mowder’s research interests include early childhood and infant psychology, parenting and parent role development, parenting behaviors and child developmental outcomes, promoting empathy, positive parenting, and violence prevention.
Professor
Professor Rao’s research interests include the reduction of disparities for underserved youth and immigrant families in school and community settings.
Admission and Financial Aid
You're ready for a new level of success—whether it's advancing in your current field or launching a new career. Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world-class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- A personal statement explaining to the Graduate Admission Committee why you would like to pursue the program of graduate study you have chosen. Additional information regarding your academic performance, as well as professional experience, may also be included in the supplement.
- A resume or outline describing at least the past five years of your employment history and any significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities.
- Applicants need 3 letters of recommendation. Letters should be from academic or professional references that can knowledgeably comment on your ability to successfully complete graduate study. Include recognitions and achievements (e.g. licenses, publications, and awards).
- All Official Transcripts: Transcripts from every accredited college or university attended (not just the degree granting institution) must be sent either to ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ911, directly from the academic institution electronically or by mail, or forwarded by the applicant in sealed envelopes from the academic institution.
- A GRE score report are optional for the 2025–2026 admission cycle. Applicants are welcome to submit GRE scores if you feel this will help your application, but there will be no penalty or disadvantage to you if you do not submit GRE scores.
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Per credit: $1,490 | Total cost of program: $102,810
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Fall Term
- Domestic: January 1
- International: November 1
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Every admitted student is automatically considered for all available financial aid options, assessed based on both availability and individual need. Financial resources include:
- Merit-based Scholarships: Awards of up to $4,800, automatically considered during the application process.
- Endowed Scholarships: Awards funded by generous donors to support student success.
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan: A federal loan program with favorable terms.
- Graduate/Professional Direct PLUS Loan: For students who need additional funding.
- Work-Study Programs: Part-time work opportunities to help fund your education.
- Military Benefits: Includes the GI Bill®, the Yellow Ribbon Program, and Pace’s Veteran Tuition Scholarship.
For more information about affordability and the full range of financial aid options, visit ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ911 Financial Aid.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Graduate Admission
Phone: (212) 346-1531
Email: graduateadmission@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Anastasia Yasik, PhD
Program Director
Phone: (212) 346-1801
Email: ayasik@pace.edu