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  Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology 2021-2023 Academic Programs Psy.D. Program in School Psychology (Department of School Psychology) Sample Five-Year School Psychology Program  

Sample Five-Year School Psychology Program


Please note that the follow program is an example of a five-year program, which allows for enrichment through additional courses, research, and/or extra paid practica. We encourage such programs for their training value.

First Year

Fall Semester

18:820:507  Learning Theory and Cognitive Behavior Foundations (3)
18:826:532  Basic Therapeutic Strategies (3)
18:826:543  Human Development (3)
18:820:565  Adult Psychopathology: Theoretical, Experimental, and Descriptive (3)
18:826:630  Cognitive Assessment (3)
18:826:550  Introduction to School Psychology (2)
18:821:543  Psychological Services Clinic Practicum (0.5)

TOTAL CREDITS: 17.5

Spring Semester

18:820:503  Theoretical Foundations: Analytical (first 10 weeks) (2)
18:820:508  Systems Theory and Analysis (3)
18:820:563  Child Psychopathology (3)
18:820:631  Social-Emotional/Behavioral/Personality Assessment: Child (3)
--:---:---         Required Elective (3)
18:820:689  Professional Practicum Placement (3)
18:826:506  Group Supervision in School Psychology (1)
18:821:543  Psychological Services Clinic Practicum (0.5)

TOTAL CREDITS: 18.5

Summer Semester             

18:820:622  Biological Bases of Human Behavior (3)
18:826:555  Exceptional Children in the School, Family, and Community (3)

TOTAL CREDITS: 6

Second Year 

Fall Semester

18:820:581  Statistical Methods and Design Analysis (3)

18:820:570  Psychological Intervention with Ethnic and Racial Minority Clients and Families (3) and/or
18:820:575  Diversity and Racial Identity (3) and/or
18:821:569  Psychodynamic Approaches to Diversity (3) and/or
18:820:568  Equity and Anti-Racism in Education (3) and/or
18:821:538  Treatment At-Risk with Diverse Populations (3)

18:826:557  Psychoeducational Foundations of Learning Disabilities* (3)
18:826:602  School-Based Psychological Interventions (3)
18:820:689  Professional Practicum Placement (3)
18:826:605  Advanced Supervision in School Psychology (3)
18:821:543  Psychological Services Clinic Practicum (0.5)

TOTAL CREDITS: 18.5   

Spring Semester  

18:820:550  Systems of Psychology (3)
18:820:585  Advanced Statistics and Research Design (3)
18:826:544  Pediatric Behavioral Medicine (3)
18:826:612  Consultation Methods (3)
18:820:689  Professional Practicum Placement (3)
18:826:606  Advanced Supervision in School Psychology (3)
18:821:543  Psychological Services Clinic Practicum (0.5)

TOTAL CREDITS: 18.5

Summer Semester

18:820:613  Professional Ethics, Standards, and Career Development (3)                             

TOTAL CREDITS: 3                                

Third Year

Fall Semester

18:826:609  Learning and Academic Interventions: Research to Practice (3)
18:826:558  Adult and Organizational Learning and Change (3)
--:---:---         Required Elective (3) *Can be taken any semester in the 3rd or 4th years*
18:820:689  Professional Practicum Placement (3)
18:820:690  Professional Practicum Placement (3)
18:826:605  Advanced Supervision in School Psychology (3)
18:821:543  Psychological Services Clinic Practicum (0.5)

TOTAL CREDITS: 18.5

Spring Semester

18:826:616  Planning and Evaluation of Human Service Programs (3)
18:820:702  Dissertation in Professional Psychology (3)
18:820:689  Professional Practicum Placement (3)
18:820:690  Professional Practicum Placement (3)
18:826:606  Advanced Supervision in School Psychology (3)
18:821:543  Psychological Services Clinic Practicum (0.5)
--:---:---        Required Elective (3) *Can be taken any semester in the 3rd or 4th years*

TOTAL CREDITS:  15.5                             

Fourth Year

Fall Semester  

18:820:701  Dissertation in Professional Psychology (3)
--:---:---         Optional Elective (Credits Not Required (NR) for degree) (3 NR)
18:820:696  Optional Advanced Practicum (Credits Not Required (NR) for degree) (0.5 NR)

TOTAL CREDITS: 3

Spring Semester

18:820:702  Dissertation in Professional Psychology (3)
--:---:---         Optional Elective (Credits Not Required (NR) for degree) (3 NR)
18:820:696  Optional Advanced Practicum (Credits Not Required (NR) for degree) (0.5 NR)

TOTAL CREDITS: 3

Fifth Year

Fall Semester

18:826:631  Internship in School Psychology (3)
18:826:633  Internship Seminar in School Psychology* (1)

TOTAL CREDITS: 4

Spring Semester

18:826:632  Internship in School Psychology (3)
18:826:633  Internship Seminar in School Psychology* (1)

TOTAL CREDITS: 4



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

 
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