External Evaluation

Results of External Review of School Psychology Program

During the spring of 2004, an external review was conducted of all graduate programs in the Department of Counseling and Applied Educational Psychology. The review team members were from other universities and other departments within Northeastern. The purpose of the review was to provide an objective assessment of the quality of the programs. The comments below are direct quotes from external review report pertaining to the School Psychology Program. The report clearly indicates that the review team was impressed with the quality of the School Psychology Program.

"There is substantial evidence that this program produces excellent outcomes in students including their scores on the portfolios and their success in obtaining positions as practicing school psychologists following graduation."

"...the students are actively engaged with the program, work well with the faculty, and provide mutual support for each other."

"The program focuses clearly on preparing well-trained practitioners and this is accomplished through the excellent combination of required courses, extensive practicum experiences and a full-time one-year internship."

"The program does an excellent job of covering multicultural issues and promoting its ecological framework throughout the program."

"...faculty members appear to work well together and are enthusiastic in providing leadership for this program."

"...faculty are conducting good research that helps advance the field and provide opportunities to involve students."

"....the program is known nationally for the work it does with the world wide web."

"Another notable strength of the program is its comprehensive approach to assessing student achievement of program outcomes through their innovative use of portfolios."