School Psychologist 
Graduate
Program

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Room 1205 James
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
718-951- 5876

Program Overview

The Brooklyn College School Psychologist Graduate Program strives to meet our urban community’s need for highly competent, self-reflective, collaborative, and compassionate school psychologists.  The program is committed to improving the educational experiences and addressing the mental health needs of all children in our richly diverse schools. 

The School Psychologist Graduate Program consists of a rigorous 60-credit curriculum in theory, research, and evidence-based practice.  Extensive field experiences complement course work.  With a strong background in psychological theory, and data- based decision-making, as well as knowledge of effective instructional techniques and psychological interventions, candidates in collaboration with families and school staff are prepared to provide a range of services that positively influence the educational achievement, development, and mental health of all children and youth. The focus in all coursework is to meet the needs of a diverse school population, both culturally and linguistically. 

The School Psychologist Graduate Program, offered through the Brooklyn College School of Education is registered with the New York State Department of Education.  NCATE accredits the School of Education, and the School Psychologist Graduate Program works synergistically with the School of Education to meet or exceed NCATE training standards. The Program also adheres to the training standards established by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and receives national approval from NASP. 

The School Psychologist Graduate Program consists of a Master in Science in Education and an Advanced Certificate in School Psychology. Students will first gain admission to M.S. in Education. Students must present the M.S. in Education or the equivalent to be admitted the Advanced Certificate program. 

Program Faculty

Florence Rubinson
Program Head
rubinson@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Alberto Bursztyn, Eliza Dragowski, Graciela Elizalde-Utnick, Paul McCabe

Adjunct Faculty

Frank Colassano,  School Psychologist,  New York City Department of Education; Florence Manglani, Bilingual School Psychologist, New York City Board of Education; Brian Utnick, School Psychologist,  New York City Department of Education.

Clinical Coordinator

Fallon Lattari
flattari@brooklyn.cuny.edu