• Overview
  • Why Graduate School?
  • Master's Level Work
  • Doctoral Level Work
  • Opportunities for Grad School at Fresno State
  • Department of Fresno State Options
  • Other Fresno State Masters Options
  • Financing a Grad Degree
• General Psychology M.A.
• Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis MA
• School Psychology Ed.S.
• Admission Requirements
• Application Procedures
• Deadlines
• Faculty Contacts

General Information for Graduate Programs

We offer three graduate degree options in our department: a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree with one of two specialties, or a Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree.

The M.A. program specialties include a General/ Experimental option and an Applied Behavior Analysis option. The M.A. General/ Experimental option is oriented toward individuals who intend to eventually pursue a doctoral degree at another university or teach at the community college level; this program requires 30 units. The Applied Behavior Analysis option allows students to meet coursework and experience requirements for national certification as behavior analysts; this program requires 44 units.

The Ed.S. program has an emphasis in School Psychology; this program requires 83 units and prepares students to obtain the Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential in School Psychology.