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Eastern University is approved to offer the Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration for the Master's in Counseling Degree. Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) August 04, 2012 Eastern University, a Pennsylvania Christian University, is pleased to announce that the new Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Concentration in the Counseling Psychology Department has recently been approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). According to Eastern University's Dr. Walter S. Chung, CRC,...

BOSTON, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- David Satcher, M.D., PhD is the 16th Surgeon General of the United States who was appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1998-2002, while serving simultaneously as the Secretary for Health. Dr. Satcher will be the commencement speaker for the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP) on Sunday, June 3 at The Boston Park Plaza Hotel, Boston, MA. Dr. Satcher was the first Surgeon General to author several critically...

WEST ROXBURY, Mass., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Leaders of the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP) have signed a lease with an option to purchase a six-story, 83,000-square-foot building at 1 Wells Avenue in Newton. Their plan is to transform the building into a 21st century learning environment and consolidate all the school's programs under one roof. The school currently occupies two buildings in West Roxbury, at 221 Rivermoor Street and 208 VFW...

New guidelines now go to state boards of education The American Psychological Association Council of Representatives has approved a new set of national guidelines that outline models for preparing high school teachers to teach psychology effectively. The guidelines will be distributed to all state and the District of Columbia boards of education for review and consideration for implementation. "These guidelines are the foundation for preparing professionals for the teaching and learning...

Professional Development Resources has released a number of new continuing education courses that are intended to meet the needs of school psychologists. The Florida company, which is accredited to provide continuing education to psychologists, social workers, counselors, speech-language pathologists, registered dietitians and occupational therapists, has announced new courses that provide vital tools to psychologists who are engaged in school-based practice. Jacksonville, Florida (PRWEB)...

School Psychology Tools is pleased to announce that opinion leaders in the field of School Psychology are singing the praises of the new app. Stow, OH (PRWEB) August 22, 2011 School Psychology Tools, a productivity app specifically designed for School Psychologists, announces proudly that strong reviews of the app are creating some buzz. "There are too many great features to list", says Breanna Demail the President of the Los Angeles Association of School Psychologists. "The developers...

BOSTON, Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In these tight economic times, especially for those seeking jobs, increasing their educational training or transitioning into a new career, the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP) is offering a new "Just In Time Graduate Admissions" program (JIT), which is unique to the greater Boston area. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101216/MM18901LOGO) Beginning August 15 through the 17th, the JIT program offers a 24-48...

CHICAGO, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is pleased to host the Honorable Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy as commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient at the Chicago Campus commencement on June 10, 2011 in downtown Chicago. Kennedy, son of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA), served in the U.S. House of Representatives on behalf of the 1st Congressional District of Rhode Island from 1995 to 2011. Rep. Kennedy has been a tireless advocate for...

Top researchers throughout the country have developed mental health programs to address many of the most profound issues facing schools, including students' disruptive and aggressive behavior, anger outbursts, anxiety, and suicide. However, according to University of Missouri researchers, many schools lack the capacity to access and fully adopt these programs. This lack of capacity hurts schools, students and families.In a recent publication, Melissa Maras, assistant professor of school...

CHICAGO, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The American School of Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago Professor and University Fellow Neal Rubin, Ph.D., ABPP, has been elected president of The American Psychological Association's (APA) Division of International Psychology (Division 52). He will serve as president-elect in 2011 and president in 2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080626/NETH083 ) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080626/NETH083 ) Division 52 seeks to...