Course description
The School Psychology program is accredited by NCATE and NASP. The program is multidisciplinary and is designed to prepare graduates who are able to use their knowledge in the areas of psychology, education, and counseling to address the needs of children and adolescents in schools. Students are trained to provide comprehensive school psychological services, including psycho-educational assessment and intervention planning, consultation and problem solving, in-service education, individual and group counseling, program development and evaluation, and applied research.
Required Courses
General Psychology Core:
PSY 5020 Research Methods in Psychology
PSY 5150 Pro-Seminar I: Learning and Cognition
PSY 5250 Pro-Seminar III: Biopsychology and Developmental
PSY 5030 Quantitative Methods in Psychology (thesis option) OR
PSY 5040 Applied Psychological Research and Evaluation (non-thesis option)
School Psychology Professional Development Core;
Required Courses:
PSY 5810 Functions and Ethics of the School Psychologist
PSY 5702 Psychoeducational Assessment for Intervention I
PSY 5703 Psychoeducational Assessment for Intervention II
PSY 5704 Emotional/Behavioral Assessment for Intervention
PSY 5713 Child Psychopathology
PSY 5716 Interventions for Children and Adolescents
PSY 5800 Applied Behavior Management
PSY 5820 Psychoeducational Prevention/Interventions
PSY 6620 School-Based Consultation
HPC 5220 Counseling Theory and Techniques
RE 5715 Reading Assessment and Correction
PSY 5901 Practicum I
PSY 5902 Practicum II
PSY 6900 Internship (fall)
PSY 6900 Internship (spring)
Non-thesis option: Three approved electives (5000 and above)
