School Psychology MA/CAGS
Pursue an in-demand pathway to supporting students.
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School psychologists have an impact on children and 100 percent job placement rate.
The School Psychology MA/CAGS graduate program prepares candidates to work as school psychologists and provide a range of services to support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional health of students. Candidates earn a master of arts in counseling with a concentration in educational psychology and certificate of advanced graduate studies in school psychology in three years.
Designed for You
- Individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field and aim to work as school psychologists.
- Teachers and education administrators who wish to transition into school psychology.
89%
of faculty hold terminal degrees in their fields.
$300M
More than $300 million has been invested in campus upgrades & renovations in the past 5 years.
>70%
of RIC students receive financial aid, w/ generous opportunities for scholarships, grants & work-study.
Our Faculty and Adjunct Faculty
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Dr. Shannon E. Dowd-Eagle
- Professor
![John Eagle](/sites/default/files/styles/width_260/public/2023-10/230823_john_eagle-360x460.jpg?itok=U5IfFxBP)
Dr. John W. Eagle
- Professor
![Jenlyn Furey](/sites/default/files/styles/width_260/public/2021-10/Jenlyn-Furey-360x460.jpg?itok=Tzm6Sssh)
Dr. Jenlyn Furey
- Associate Professor
![Elizabeth Holtzman](/sites/default/files/styles/width_260/public/2023-03/Elizabeth-Holtzman-360x460.jpg?itok=FsKbIuuw)
Dr. Elizabeth Gibbons Holtzman
- Professor
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Yanilda Goris
- Adjunct Faculty I
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Ms. Alexis B. Moniz
- Adjunct Faculty I
Successful Outcomes
![Cristina Pistacchio](/sites/default/files/styles/width_360/public/2024-12/188x250px-cristina-pistacchio.jpg?itok=JvaLxjiE)
Cristina Pistacchio
Currently employed as a School Psychologist at Alfred Lima Elementary School, Providence Public School District.
MA/CAGS in School Psychology, Class of 2024
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Take the Next Step
Feinstein School of Education and Human Development
The Feinstein School administers and coordinates all professional education programs at Rhode Island College. We offer a range of programs, including early childhood, pre-K-12, counseling, school psychology, youth development and health and wellness.
- phone401-456-8110
- placeHorace Mann Hall 241
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