School Psychology Graduate Program
Coursework
Year 1
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PSY 500: Introduction to School Psychology, 3cr |
PSY 534: Mental Health in the Schools, 4 cr |
PSY 550: Research in Applied Settings, 3cr |
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PSY 621: School Psychology Assessment I, 3cr |
PSY 622: School Psychology Assessment II, 3 cr |
PSY 623: School Psychology Assessment III, 3 cr |
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PSY 522: Behavior Foundations, 3cr |
PSY 533: School-Based Behavior Interventions, 3 cr |
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PSY 524: Developmental Psychopathology, 3cr |
PSY 537: School-Based Academic Interventions, 3 cr |
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PSY 642: School Psychology Assessment Practicum, 1cr |
PSY 642: School Psychology Assessment Practicum, 1cr |
The first year coursework is designed to provide students with foundational information necessary for the profession. In addition, some first year courses are linked to a practicum experience in which students spend the entire academic year in a classroom with a local teacher (one full day a week). This allows students to learn more about a teacher's experience and also practice some beginning skills such as completing classroom observations, conducting parent and teacher interviews, and administering and scoring standardized tests.
Year 2
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PSY 624: Behavioral Assessment & Intervention, 3cr |
PSY 655: School-Based Consultation & Coaching II, 3 cr |
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EDS 638: Instructional Practices: LD II, 3 cr |
PSY 527: Ethics & Diversity in Professional Practice, 3 cr |
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PSY 654: School-Based Consultation & Coaching I, 3 cr |
EDL 653: Special Education Law, 3 cr |
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PSY 675: School Psychology Practicum, 3cr |
PSY 675: School Psychology Practicum, 3cr |
The second year coursework is designed for students to expand their knowledge and skillset. In addition, multiple courses are linked to a practicum experience in which students spend the entire academic year in a school setting with a local school psychologist (at least two full days a week). This allows students to observe a local practitioner and build independence over the year with assessment, consultation, and intervention.
Year 3
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PSY 685: School Psychology Internship, 3cr |
PSY 685: School Psychology Internship, 3cr |
The third year internship is designed for students to solidify their training and gain further independence as they work towards becoming school psychologists. Interns complete a full-year, full-time internship in a school setting under the supervision of a school psychologist. Interns connect with each other and the university internship coordinator via monthly seminars.