JemSchoolPsych

I also had interviews for Northeastern, Umass (Boston and Amherst) and William James. I was invited to interview at Tufts but decided last minute that I didn't want to go through the interview process because there was something turning me off from the school... maybe based on what the previous mentioned, and also the cost. Now I kind of regteret it a little based on what you said! Either way, UMass Amherst is truly where I want to attend, the staff and students were so friendly and I felt so comfortable talking to them, unlike at William James where it seemed like everyone was putting on an act. Also, good to know about Tufts being anti-behaviorism, because that's what I really loved about Northeastern and Umass Amherst. I also felt the same about UMass Boston...definitely a bit weird that there weren't individual interviews. But anyways, congrats on getting into WJC and good luck with the rest!

I never got an email regarding my APPLICATION for uconn, I did receive an interview at Southern but have not heard back.

Thank you sooo much for this! I'm surprised the program isn't better, considering the cost and reputation it has. Something that's very important to me is the availability and support of professors, as well as support at practicum sites, and it seems this school may not satisfy that completely. As far as bring more practice based, that something is prefer, as well as having the pre-practicum experience. The cost of the program is a bug turn-off for me, but how did you receive the waiver? Was it more like a grant or a loan? I have interviews for Northeastern, Umass Amherst and tufts all in the same weekend. Was funding offered at all for the other two programs? Please let me know if you'd rather me PM you!

I'm in the process of interviewing for different masters/specialist programs in Massachusetts and Connecticut. I have interviews at William James, Umass Amherst, Southern CT State University, Tufts, and Northeastern. Im still waiting to hear from UConn and UMass Boston. Each program has a different degree they offer (M.A., M.S., and M.Ed) along with different specialist credentials (CAGS, Ed.S and 6th year certificate). I know that for the most part the specialist credentials are the same but vary in name depending on the state, but I'm wondering if the difference in the masters degree is significant and if it effects a students career as a school psychologist. Also, if anyone has been to any of these schools and would like to comment on how they felt about the programs it would be much appreciated! Currently my top choices are Umass Amherst and Northeastern. Some questions I have about the programs are: Is the program more research focused or practical focused? Cohort size? How supportive and available is the faculty towards the students? How heavy was the workload? Do you feel the program prepared you to be a competent school psychologist? Would you recommend the program? And any other comments you'd like to make! Thank you!