School Psychology

Program Overview

Degree Requirements for Master of Science in Education

Required Courses, 34 credits:

• SPSY 622 School Behavior Assessment & Intervention, 3 credits
• SPSY 651 Diversity, Social and Cultural Issues, 3 credits
• SPSY 701 Introduction to School Psychology, 3 credits
• SPSY 744 Academic Assessment & Intervention, 3 credits
• SPSY 745 Cognitive Assessment, 3 credits
• SPSY 747 Mental Health Classification, Assessment & Intervention, 3 credits
• SPSY 752 Advanced School Interventions, 3 credits
• SPSY 770 Pre-practicum in School Psychology, 1 credit (.5 credits in Fall; .5 credits in Spring)
• SPSY 795 Research & Program Evaluation, 3 credits
• SPED 530 The Exceptional Child, 3 credits
• COUN 732 Group Counseling, 3 credits
• COUN 789 Special Topics: Micro Skills in Counseling, 2 credits

Degree Requirements for Education Specialist

Required Courses, 32 credits:

SPSY 722 School Safety & Crisis Response, 3 credits
SPSY 712 Early Childhood Assessment & Intervention, 3 credits
SPSY 740 Legal and Ethical Issues in School Psychology, 3 credits
SPSY 742 School-Based Advocacy & Public Policy, 1 credits
SPSY 769 School Consultation & Collaboration, 3 credits
SPSY 771 Practicum I: Comprehensive School Psychology Practice, 4 credits
SPSY 772 Practicum II: Comprehensive School Psychology Practice, 4 credits
SPSY 775 Internship in School Psychology I, 5 credits
SPSY 776 Internship in School Psychology II, 5 credits
SPSY 798 Independent Research, 1 credit

Candidates are eligible for full licensure upon completion of the 34-credit Master of Science in Education (M.S.E.) degree and the 32-credit Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree, for a total of 66 graduate credits.