About MASP

MASP - Michigan Association of School Psychologists

MASP is the only state-wide organization representing the interests of school psychologists in Michigan.”

About MASP

MASP is... The only state-wide organization representing the interests of school psychologists in Michigan. MASP is affiliated with the National Association of School Psychologists.

The mission of MASP is to promote:

the educational, social-emotional and safety needs of all students so that they may achieve/realize their maximum potential.
the use of best practices in the provision of school psychological services through research and education.

Visit our School Psychology Advocacy page for materials and information pertaining to the public relations, promotion, and advocacy of school psychology.

Who are School Psychologists?

School psychologists help children and youth succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. They collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students that strengthen connections between home and school.

School psychologists are highly trained in both psychology and education. They must complete a minimum of a Specialist-level degree program (60 graduate semester credits) that includes a 1200-hour internship and emphasizes preparation in the following: data-based decision making, consultation and collaboration, effective instruction, child development, student diversity and development, school organization, prevention, intervention, mental health, learning styles, behavior, research, and program evaluation.

School psychologists must be certified and/or licensed by the state in which they work. They also may be nationally certified by the National School Psychology Certification Board (NSPCB).

How to become a School Psychologist

The State of Michigan controls the certification requirements for school psychologists and has approved the following Universities programs. Please click on the links and take a look at the various school programs. Most programs limit the number of new students who will be accepted. Please contact the various universities separately should you have any specific questions.

Wayne State University
http://tbf.coe.wayne.edu/edp/scp/

University of Detroit Mercy
http://liberalarts.udmercy.edu/psychology/pycschol.html

Michigan State University
http://ed-web3.educ.msu.edu/schpsych/

Central Michigan University
http://www.chsbs.cmich.edu/Psychology/graduate/school.shtm

Andrews University
http://www.andrews.edu/educ/program_ecp4.html

MASP Position Statements

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The MASP Ethics Statement

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MASP Board Member Position Descriptions

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