Sample Four-Year School Psychology Program

First Year

Fall Semester                                                                                                     

820:504  Theoretical Foundations: Cognitive-Behavioral (2) - first 10 weeks fall
826:532  Basic Therapeutic Strategies (3)
826:543  Human Development (3)
820:565  Adult Psychopathology: Theoretical, Experimental, and Descriptive (3)
826:630  Cognitive Assessment (3)
826:550  Introduction to School Psychology (2)
821:543  Psychological Services Clinic Practicum (0.5)

TOTAL CREDITS: 16.5

Spring Semester

820:503  Theoretical Foundations: Analytical (2) - first 10 weeks
820:508  Systems Theory and Analysis (3)
820:563  Child Psychopathology (3)
820:631  Social-Emotional/Behavioral Personality Assessment: Child (3)
---:---       Required Elective (3)
820:689  Professional Practicum Placement (3)
826:506  Group Supervision in School Psychology (1)
821:543  Psychological Services Clinic Practicum (0.5)

TOTAL CREDITS: 18.5

Summer Semester

820:622  Biological Bases for Human Behavior (3)
826:555  Exceptional Children in the School, Family, and Community (3)

TOTAL CREDITS: 6

Second Year

Fall Semester                                                                                                  

820:581  Statistical Methods and Design Analysis (3)
820:570  Psychological Intervention with Ethnic and Racial Minority Clients and Families (3) and/or 820:575  Diversity and Racial Identity (3) and/or 821:569  Psychodynamic Approaches to Diversity (3) and/or 820:576  People in Marginalized Communities (3)
826:557  Psychoeducational Foundations of Learning Disabilities (3)*
826:612  Consultation Methods (3)
820:689  Professional Practicum Placement (3)
826:605  Supervision in School Psychology (3)
821:543  Psychological Services Clinic Practicum (0.5)

TOTAL CREDITS: 18.5

Spring Semester

820:550  Systems of Psychology (3)
820:585  Advanced Statistics and Research Design (3)
826:544  Pediatric Behavioral Medicine (3)
826:602  School-Based Psychological Interventions (3)
820:689  Professional Practicum Placement (3)
826:606  Supervision in School Psychology (3)
821:543  Psychological Services Clinic Practicum (0.5)

TOTAL CREDITS: 18.5

Summer Semester

820:613  Professional Ethics, Standards, and Career Development (3)
820:701  Dissertation in Professional Psychology (3)

TOTAL CREDITS: 6

*Class will be offered fall semester beginning fall 2018.

Third Year

Fall Semester                                                                                    

826:609  Learning and Academic Interventions: Research to Practice (3)
826:558  Adult and Organizational Learning and Change (3)
820:701  Dissertation in Professional Psychology (3)
820:689  Professional Practicum Placement (3)
820:690  Professional Practicum Placement (3)
826:605  Supervision in School Psychology (3)
821:543  Psychological Services Clinic Practicum (0.5)

TOTAL CREDITS: 18.5

Spring Semester

826:616  Planning and Evaluation of Human Service Programs (3)
820:702  Dissertation in Professional Psychology (3)
---:---       Required Elective (3)
820:689  Professional Practicum Placement (3)
820:690  Professional Practicum Placement (3)
826:606  Supervision in School Psychology (3)
821:543  Psychological Services Clinic Practicum (0.5)

Fourth Year

Fall Semester                                                                                               

826:631  Internship in School Psychology (3)
826:633  Internship Seminar in School Psychology (1)*

Spring Semester

826:632  Internship in School Psychology (3)
826:633  Internship Seminar in School Psychology (1)*

*Not required if students receive four hours of individual supervision and didactic instruction with other interns from a licensed, appropriately credential psychologist at their internship site.