2014-2015 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Master of Science and Specialist in School Psychology
Requirements for the M.S. and PSY. S. in School Psychology
Students admitted into the graduate program in school psychology must complete 66 semester credit hours over the course of three years, including a full-time, year-long internship. Students meet the requirements for the M.S. degree upon satisfactory completion of 2 years of coursework (6 semesters), and are awarded the Psy.S. degree upon completion of the full year internship. The program accepts one cohort (beginning in the fall semester) each year. Students must enroll full time in the program. The required curriculum:
Semester 1: Fall
- PSY 500 - Introduction to School Psychology Credits: 3
- PSY 510 - Tests and Measurements Credits: 3
- PSY 522 - Applied Behavior Analysis I (ABA): Foundational Principles Credits: 3
- PSY 622 - Educational Assessment Credits: 3
- PSY 644 - Clinical Practicum Credits: 1
Semester 2: Winter
- PSY 524 - Developmental Psychopathology Credits: 3
- PSY 642 - Assessment Practicum Credits: 1
- PSY 644 - Clinical Practicum Credits: 1
- PSY 623 - Intellectual Assessment Credits: 3
- PSY 654 - School-based Intervention and Consultation Credits: 3
- PSY 523 - Applied Behavior Analysis II: Application to Behavior Change Credits: 3
Semester 3: Spring
- EDS 669 - School Finance Credits: 3
- PSY 550 - Research in Applied Settings Credits: 3
Semester 4: Fall
- EDS 638 - Instructional Practices: Learning Disabilities 2 Credits: 3
- PSY 532 - Psychopharmacology Credits: 3
- PSY 624 - Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Credits: 3
- PSY 675 - School Psychology Practicum Credits: 3
Semester 5: Winter
- EDS 640 - Diagnostic-Teaching Clinic Credits: 3
- PSY 527 - Ethics and Diversity in Professional Practice Credits: 3
- PSY 675 - School Psychology Practicum Credits: 3
- PSY 693 - Master's Project Credits: 3
Semester 6: Spring
- PSY 525 - Behavior Analysis Applied to Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disorders Credits: 3
Semester 7: Fall
- PSY 685 - School Psychology Internship Credits: 3