Message from Dean
Welcome to the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (SBBS) at Ponce Health Sciences University. The SBBS is proud to offer our Master in School Psychology Program (MSSP) to fulfill the need for specialized school psychologists with a strong clinical foundation.
We are very excited to receive you all to this new academic year full of challenges and opportunities. Please feel free to review each section of this Handbook, to learn about the curriculum, our faculty, institutional and Program policies, as well as other valuable information which would guide you through this process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us and clarify any doubt. Enjoy this academic career and get the most out of the experience.
Welcome!
Yaritza M. López Robledo, Ph.D.
Dean
Mission Statement
The Master of Science in School Psychology Program at Ponce Health Sciences University (Ponce and San Juan University Center) prepares a new generation of School Psychologists to competently address the needs of children, adolescents, family, and school community, to engaged in learning activities and their social-emotional development. The student is prepared to develop knowledge and skills based on the Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychology Services from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Also, the students develop an additional subspecialty in neuropsychology.
Program Goals and Core Competencies
Program Values
Required and Elective Courses
Faculty
Program Information
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