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Courses Offered -- Ph.D. | |
Doctoral Training
Curriculum for the Ph.D. in School Psychology |
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Doctoral Core (6 hours) |
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| SchP 496 | Doctoral Seminar in School Psychology (3) |
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or |
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| SpEd 490 | Doctoral Seminar in Special Education (3) | ||||
Psychological Foundation Core Courses (18 hours) |
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Individual Differences (3) |
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Psy 474 |
Psychological Development in Childhood (3) |
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| Psy 402 | Developmental Psychology (3) | ||||
Cognitive/Affective Basis of Human Behavior (3) |
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Psy 451 |
Theories of Learning (3) |
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| Educ 451 | Applied Principles of Cognitive Psychology (3) | ||||
Biological Basis of Human Behavior (3) |
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Psy 375 |
Physiological Psychology (3) |
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| Psy 404 | Biopsychology (3) | ||||
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| Psy 486 | Seminar in Clinical Psychopharmacology (3) | ||||
Social Basis of Human Behavior (6) |
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CPsy 471 |
Diversity & Multicultural Perspectives (3) [Required] |
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| Educ 473 | Social Basis of Human Behavior (3) | ||||
History & Systems of Psychology (3) |
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Psy 315 |
History & Systems of Modern Psychology (3) |
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(May be waived if student has taken an equivalent course as undergraduate) |
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| Research Core (18 hours) | ||||||
Required courses: |
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Educ 410 |
Univariate Statistical Models (3) |
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Educ 411 |
Multivariate Statistical Models (3) |
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Educ 461 |
Single-Subject Research Design (3) |
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SchP 406 |
Research Methods & Design (3) |
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SchP 429 |
Dissertation Proposal Seminar (3) |
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Educ 486 |
Doctoral Qualifying Research Project (up to 3) |
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| Electives: | ||||||
Educ 409 |
Analysis of Experimental Data (3) |
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Educ 460 |
Program Evaluation (3) |
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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) |
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Educ 412 |
Advanced Applications of Psychometric Principles (3) |
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SchP 402 |
Applied Behavior Analysis (3) |
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| SchP 404 | Historical and Contemporary Issues in School Psychology (3) |
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SchP 412 |
Consultation Procedures (2) |
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SchP 422 |
Assessment of Intelligence (3) |
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SchP 423 |
Behavioral Assessment (3) |
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SchP 425 |
Assessment & Intervention in Ed Consultation (3) |
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SchP 426 |
Advanced School and Family Interventions (3) |
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SchP 428 |
Advanced Child & Adolescent Psychopathology (3) |
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SchP 431 |
Practicum in Consultation Procedures (1) |
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SchP 432 |
Practicum in Assessment of Intelligence (1) |
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SchP 433 |
Practicum in Behavioral Assessment (1) |
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SchP 407 |
Crisis Intervention (3) |
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| SchP 435 |
Practicum in Assessment & Intervention in Educational Consultation (1) |
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SchP 442 |
Doctoral Practicum in School Psychology (4) |
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SchP 444 |
Doctoral Internship (2) |
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Students At-Risk or With Disabilities Subspecialization (18 Hours) |
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or |
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Pediatric/Health Subspecialization (18 Hours) |
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or |
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Pediatric School Psychology Endorsement (26 Hours) |
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Dissertation (hours as necessary) |
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Total Hours: 99 hours (107 hours if student choses the Pediatric School Psychology endorsement) |
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| Students At-Risk or With Disabilities Subspecialization (18 Hours) | |||||
EdL 470 |
Special Education Law (3) |
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Doctoral Seminars in Special Education or School Psychology (6 hours) |
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(NOTE: These seminars are in addition to those listed under doctoral core. Students take a total of 6 hours.) |
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Special Education Electives (3) |
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SpEd 418 |
Life Skills and Transition Strategies (3) | ||||
SpEd 419 |
Academic and Curricular Strategies (3) |
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SpEd 428 |
Positive Behavioral Support (3) |
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SpEd 452 |
Assessment and Planning with Individuals with Disabilities (3) |
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SpEd 465 |
Advanced Methods for nclusion (3) |
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Others by advisor approval |
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Counseling Psychology Electives (6) |
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CPsy 439 |
Theory and Practice of Group Counseling (3) |
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CPsy 440 |
Intro to Family Counseling (3) |
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CPsy 442 |
Counseling & Therapeutic Approaches (3) |
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CPsy 445 |
Elementary School Guidance (3) |
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CPsy 460 |
Theories of Psychological Counseling (3) |
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CPsy 462 |
Assessment of Personality (3) |
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CPsy 480 |
Practicum (3) |
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Others by advisor approval |
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| Pediatric/Health Subspecialization (18 Hours) | |||||
SchP 438 |
Health/Pediatric Psychology (3) [Required] |
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SchP 439 |
Comprehensive School Health Programs (3) [Required] |
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BioS 415 |
Neuropharmacology (3) [Required] |
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Note: Practicum requires 480 clock hours in pediatric setting |
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Counseling Psychology and Special Education Electives (9 hours) |
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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. |
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Counseling Psychology Electives: |
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CPsy 439 |
Theory and Practice of Group Counseling (3) |
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CPsy 440 |
Intro to Family Counseling (3) |
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CPsy 442 |
Counseling & Therapeutic Approaches (3) |
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CPsy 445 |
Elementary School Guidance (3) |
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CPsy 460 |
Theories of Psychological Counseling (3) |
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CPsy 462 |
Assessment of Personality (3) |
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CPsy 480 |
Practicum (3) |
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Others by advisor approval |
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Special Education Electives: |
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Psy 352 |
Emotional & Behavior Disorders of Children (3) |
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SpEd 332 |
Education of Individuals with Special Needs (3) |
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SpEd 333 |
Physical Handicaps and Developmental Disabilities (3) |
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SpEd 339 |
Learning Disabilities (3) |
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SpEd 418 |
Life Skills and Transition Strategies (3) |
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SpEd 419 |
Academic and Curricular Strategies (3) |
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SpEd 428 |
Positive Behavioral Support (3) |
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SpEd 452 |
Assessment and Planning with Individuals with Disabilities (3) |
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SpEd 465 |
Adavnced Methods for Inclusion (3) |
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SchP 429 |
Specialized Practicum in SchP (up to 6) |
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SpEd 490 |
Doctoral Seminar in Special Education (up to 6) |
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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. |
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SchP 438 |
Health/Pediatric Psychology (3) |
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SchP 439 |
Comprehensive School Health Programs (3) |
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SchP 440 |
Doctoral Seminar in School Psychology: Applications of Pediatric School Psychology (6) |
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BioS 415 |
Neuropharmacology (3) |
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CPsy 476 |
Advanced Multicultural Issues (3) |
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Psy 481 |
Advanced Seminar in Child Development (3) |
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CPsy 440 |
Family Counseling (3) |
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SpEd 419 |
Academic and Curricular Strategies for Individuals with Disabilities (3) |
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SchP 442 |
Practicum in School Psychology- Health Care Setting (2) |
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A total of 3 credits of research practicum taken as any combination of the following course listings. |
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SchP 434 |
Applied Research Practicum |
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| Educ 486 | Doctoral Qualifying Research Project | ||||
| and /or |
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| SchP 495 | Independent Study in School Psychology | ||||