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This program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association as well as fully approved by the National Association of School Psychologists.
Doctoral Training Curriculum for the Ph.D. in School Psychology

Doctoral Core (6 hours)
 
SchP 496


Doctoral Seminar in School Psychology (3)
   
or
     
      SpEd 490   Doctoral Seminar in Special Education (3)

Psychological Foundation Core Courses (18 hours)
 
Individual Differences (3)
     
Psy 474
 
Psychological Development in Childhood (3)
    or      
      Psy 402   Developmental Psychology (3)
 
Cognitive/Affective Basis of Human Behavior (3)
     
Psy 451
 
Theories of Learning (3)
    or      
      Educ 451   Applied Principles of Cognitive Psychology (3)
 
Biological Basis of Human Behavior (3)
     
Psy 375
 
Physiological Psychology (3)
    or      
      Psy 404   Biopsychology (3)
    or      
      Psy 486   Seminar in Clinical Psychopharmacology (3)
 
Social Basis of Human Behavior (6)
     
CPsy 471
 
Diversity & Multicultural Perspectives (3) [Required]
    AND      
      Educ 473 spacer Social Basis of Human Behavior (3)
 
History & Systems of Psychology (3)
     
Psy 315
 
History & Systems of Modern Psychology (3)
     
(May be waived if student has taken an equivalent course as undergraduate)
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Research Core (18 hours)
 
Required courses:
     
Educ 410
 
Univariate Statistical Models (3)
 
     
Educ 411
 
Multivariate Statistical Models (3)
 
     
Educ 461
 
Single-Subject Research Design (3)
 
     
SchP 406
 
Research Methods & Design (3)
 
     
SchP 429
 
Dissertation Proposal Seminar (3)
 
     
Educ 486
 
Doctoral Qualifying Research Project (up to 3)
 
             
  Electives:
     
Educ 409
 
Analysis of Experimental Data (3)
 
     
Educ 460
 
Program Evaluation (3)
 
     
SchP 434
 
Independent Study: Research (up to 9)
 
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Professional School Psychology Core (39 hours)
      EdL 400  
Introduction to Organizational Leadership: Theory and Practice (3)
     
Educ 412
 
Advanced Applications of Psychometric Principles (3)
     
SchP 402
 
Applied Behavior Analysis (3)
      SchP 404  
Historical and Contemporary Issues in School
Psychology (3)
     
SchP 412
 
Consultation Procedures (2)
     
SchP 422
 
Assessment of Intelligence (3)
     
SchP 423
 
Behavioral Assessment (3)
     
SchP 425
 
Assessment & Intervention in Ed Consultation (3)
     
SchP 426
 
Advanced School and Family Interventions (3)
     
SchP 428
 
Advanced Child & Adolescent Psychopathology (3)
     
SchP 431
 
Practicum in Consultation Procedures (1)
     
SchP 432
 
Practicum in Assessment of Intelligence (1)
     
SchP 433
 
Practicum in Behavioral Assessment (1)
     
SchP 407
 
Crisis Intervention (3)
     
SchP 435
 
Practicum in Assessment & Intervention in Educational Consultation (1)
     
SchP 442
 
Doctoral Practicum in School Psychology (4)
     
SchP 444
 
Doctoral Internship (2)
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or
         
           
*NOTE: In this program, students have the opportunity to choose one of three options for developing specialized expertise. These three core options are listed below along with the coursework that each requires.

Dissertation (hours as necessary)
           

Total Hours: 99 hours (107 hours if student choses the Pediatric School Psychology endorsement)
     
EdL 470
 
Special Education Law (3)
 
Doctoral Seminars in Special Education or School Psychology (6 hours)
   
(NOTE: These seminars are in addition to those listed under doctoral core. Students take a total of 6 hours.)
 
Special Education Electives (3)
     
SpEd 418
  Life Skills and Transition Strategies (3)
     
SpEd 419
 
Academic and Curricular Strategies (3)
     
SpEd 428
 
Positive Behavioral Support (3)
     
SpEd 452
 
Assessment and Planning with Individuals with Disabilities (3)
     
SpEd 465
 
Advanced Methods for nclusion (3)
     
Others by advisor approval
 
Counseling Psychology Electives (6)
     
CPsy 439
 
Theory and Practice of Group Counseling (3)
     
CPsy 440
 
Intro to Family Counseling (3)
     
CPsy 442
 
Counseling & Therapeutic Approaches (3)
     
CPsy 445
 
Elementary School Guidance (3)
     
CPsy 460
 
Theories of Psychological Counseling (3)
     
CPsy 462
 
Assessment of Personality (3)
     
CPsy 480
 
Practicum (3)
     
Others by advisor approval
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Pediatric/Health Subspecialization (18 Hours)
     
SchP 438
 
Health/Pediatric Psychology (3) [Required]
     
SchP 439
 
Comprehensive School Health Programs (3) [Required]
     
BioS 415
 
Neuropharmacology (3) [Required]
   
Note: Practicum requires 480 clock hours in pediatric setting
 
Counseling Psychology and Special Education Electives (9 hours)
   
Students must take at least 3 hours in Counseling & 3 hours in Special Education. Students may than elect the remaining 3 hours in either of the two areas below.
   
Counseling Psychology Electives:
     
CPsy 439
 
Theory and Practice of Group Counseling (3)
     
CPsy 440
 
Intro to Family Counseling (3)
     
CPsy 442
 
Counseling & Therapeutic Approaches (3)
     
CPsy 445
 
Elementary School Guidance (3)
     
CPsy 460
 
Theories of Psychological Counseling (3)
     
CPsy 462
 
Assessment of Personality (3)
     
CPsy 480
 
Practicum (3)
     
Others by advisor approval
   
Special Education Electives:
     
Psy 352
 
Emotional & Behavior Disorders of Children (3)
     
SpEd 332
 
Education of Individuals with Special Needs (3)
     
SpEd 333
 
Physical Handicaps and Developmental Disabilities (3)
     
SpEd 339
 
Learning Disabilities (3)
     
SpEd 418
 
Life Skills and Transition Strategies (3)
     
SpEd 419
 
Academic and Curricular Strategies (3)
     
SpEd 428
 
Positive Behavioral Support (3)
     
SpEd 452
 
Assessment and Planning with Individuals with Disabilities (3)
     
SpEd 465
 
Adavnced Methods for Inclusion (3)
     
SchP 429
 
Specialized Practicum in SchP (up to 6)
     
SpEd 490
 
Doctoral Seminar in Special Education (up to 6)
     
Others by advisor approval
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Pediatric School Psychology Endorsement (26 Hours)

Available only for students selected as trainees in the U.S. Department of Education Leadership Training project. Completion of the Pediatric School Psychology Endorsement curriculum is required and involves 8 additional credit hours beyond the regular doctoral requirements. Students not selected as trainees can complete the Pediatric/Health Subspecialization portion of the doctoral program.
     
SchP 438
 
Health/Pediatric Psychology (3)
     
SchP 439
 
Comprehensive School Health Programs (3)
     
SchP 440
 
Doctoral Seminar in School Psychology:
Applications of Pediatric School Psychology (6)
     
BioS 415
 
Neuropharmacology (3)
     
CPsy 476
 
Advanced Multicultural Issues (3)
     
Psy 481
 
Advanced Seminar in Child Development (3)
     
CPsy 440
 
Family Counseling (3)
     
SpEd 419
 
Academic and Curricular Strategies for Individuals
with Disabilities (3)
     
SchP 442
 
Practicum in School Psychology- Health Care Setting (2)
 
A total of 3 credits of research practicum taken as any combination of the following course listings.
     
SchP 434
 
Applied Research Practicum
    and
/or
     
      Educ 486   Doctoral Qualifying Research Project
    and
/or
     
      SchP 495   Independent Study in School Psychology
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