INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY

EDPSYCH 844

Reviews major psychological disorders of childhood and adolescence as relevant to schools; examines etiology and developmental course, documenting major characteristics and behavior correlates of disorders; provides a comparison of major diagnostic and classification systems for childhood psychopathology.

EDPSYCH 828

Develop foundational competencies in the practice of professional psychology, including professional values and attitudes, individual and cultural diversity; ethical standards and policy; reflective practice/self-care; relationships; scientific knowledge and method; and research/evaluation. Develop professional identities as psychologists and emerging clinical skills.

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.

EDPSYCH 830

Develop competence in delivering school psychological services in a school or other applied setting under the supervision of a practicing psychologist. Provide assessment, consultation, and intervention with increasing independence under the direct supervision of field supervisors and the university coordinator.

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.