SYSTEMS OF CONSULTATION IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY

EDPSYCH 947

Critical review of various psychotherapeutic approaches (cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic) with special emphasis on identifying and implementing evidence-based assessment and interventions for a variety of behavioral and emotional problems experienced by children and adolescents.

EDPSYCH 540

Introduction to the professional roles and functions of school psychologists; historical development; legal and ethical issues; overview of assessment, intervention, and consultation for children and adolescents at risk for, or with, academic, behavioral, emotional, and social difficulties; applied research in school psychology.

EDPSYCH 829

Develop competence in broad areas of school psychological practice, including assessment, consultation, and intervention. Deliver a wide range of psychological and educational services to clients including individual and group interventions; academic, social, emotional, and behavioral assessments; and parent and/or teacher consultation.

COUNPSY 850

Provides an opportunity to understand and practice the process of consultation and to experience how the role of a consulting psychologist differs from other professional roles (i.e., clinician, supervisor, administrator). Includes a review of consultation models and theories for individuals, groups, and organizations, the fundamentals of program development and evaluation, and considerations for working within communities as a consulting psychologist. Additionally, students will begin to explore the role of the clinical supervisor, supervisor development, and models of supervision.

EDPSYCH 943

Supervised individualized placements in appropriate schools, institutions, and community agencies; controlled exposure to job demands of school psychologists; experience in dealing with problem children, adolescents, and their families.