Graduate Catalog 2021-2022

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Department of School Psychology

SPSY 508 Workshop

A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline.
1- 3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

SPSY 513 Professional Renewal

Update skills and knowledge of professionals in the discipline. Goals and objectives will be specifically directed at individual professional enhancement rather than the acquisition of general discipline knowledge of methodologies.
1- 3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

SPSY 618 Practicum in Child, Adolescent, and Family Interventions

Supervised experience providing interventions to children, adolescents, and their families; includes counseling and play techniques, review of digital recordings, group and individual supervision, and course seminars. S/U graded.
5

Prerequisites

(APCE 607 or APCE 707 with a minimum grade of C)

Special Notes

Consent of instructor required

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 10 credit hours

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

SPSY 622 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1- 3

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

SPSY 625 Applied Developmental Science

Addresses the dynamic nature of individual and family functioning and the interaction of biology and environments. Emphasis on integration of theory and research in developing programs that foster healthy development.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

SPSY 627 Philosophical Underpinnings of Applied Behavior Analysis

Topics include the philosophical assumptions underlying the science of ABA, descriptions and explanations of behavior, the experimental analysis of behavior, and professional practice guided by the science of behavior analysis.
2

Level Restriction

Include GR

SPSY 628 Concepts and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis

Concepts within the field of applied behavior analysis are covered. Respondent and operant conditioning, including response class, antecedents, consequences, stimulus control, motivating operations, contingencies, functional relationships, and extinction are addressed.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

SPSY 629 Measurement and Experimental Design in Applied Behavior Analysis

This course covers assessment of behavior, including all dimensions of behavior and structured observation. Single-case research methods, including reversal, multiple baseline, changing criterion, alternating treatment, and multielement designs are covered.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

SPSY 631 Applied Behavior Analysis II

This course covers individual and systematic behavioral interventions, including antecedent interventions, contingency contracting, group contingencies, consequence-based strategies, and token economies.
4

Prerequisites

SPSY 628 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

Include GR

SPSY 640 School-Based Psychological Consultation

Addresses the practice of psychological consultation with school personnel and families. Includes coverage of major consultation theories, school culture, and how consultation is applied to service delivery systems in schools.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include School Psychology Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

SPSY 644 Assessment I: Cognitive and Academic Functioning

Supervised experience using a problem-solving approach to assess, plan, and monitor child, adolescent, and adult functioning in the areas of cognitive processing and academic achievement in school and community settings.
5

Prerequisites

Concurrent Prerequisite SPSY 670 with a minimum grade of C

Major/Minor Restriction

Include School Psychology Major(s)

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Assessment Fee Required

SPSY 646 Assessment II: Socio-Emotional and Behavioral Functioning

Application of major strategies and techniques for behavior and personality assessment of children (K-12) and young adults, with an emphasis on integrating behavioral, cognitive and academic assessment results for effective intervention.
3

Prerequisites

SPSY 644 with a minimum grade of C

Special Notes

Consent of instructor required. 

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Assessment Fee Required

SPSY 647 Assessment and Intervention for Social and Emotional Problems in Children and Adults

Understand and implement techniques for assessing social and behavioral functioning in children and adolescents for the purpose of designing effective interventions in home and school settings. 
5

Prerequisites

(SPSY 644 and SPSY 670 with a minimum grade of C)

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Assessment Fee Required

SPSY 655 Family, School, and Community Contexts

This course provides an advanced understanding of theory, research, and interventions, as applied to individuals, families, schools, and social systems.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

SPSY 656 Systems-Based Behavioral Health

This course prepares students to design and implement programs that promote children's mental health, academic success, and social competence. Students will become familiar with implementation science, systems theory, and models of service delivery.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

SPSY 663 Seminar in Research and Professional Practice

Build research skills and knowledge serving under the mentorship (research apprentice) of a faculty member. Must complete three credit hours over three semesters.
1

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 3 times

SPSY 667 Intervening with Trauma and Crisis in the Schools

Examination of theories of trauma and crisis for use in school settings. Emphasis is given to developing systems that support individuals who have experienced trauma and on strategies for preventing, responding to, and recovering from crisis.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

SPSY 670 Principles of Psychometrics and Assessment

Understanding psychological testing through an overview of measurement principles, the psychological assessment process, data management, test construction and development and use of test results in individual psychoeducational evaluations and intervention planning.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

SPSY 747 Psychological Aspects of Academic Programming and Intervention

Addresses applied psychological aspects of curriculum, instruction, and learning environment in relation to the development, implementation, and monitoring of academic interventions in the areas of reading, math, and written language.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

SPSY 749 Supervision and Leadership in School Psychology

Seminar and applied practice in providing supervision in assessment, counseling, and/or school-based practice to students who are at the early stages of their preparation as school psychologists.
3

Prerequisites

(SPSY 618 and SPSY 775 and SPSY 779 with a minimum grade of C)

Level Restriction

Include GR

SPSY 758 Advanced Psychopathology

Acquire understanding of developmental and behavioral disorders of childhood through adulthood. Students will develop a thorough knowledge of specific pathologies and conditions through intensive reading, research, or practical experience.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

SPSY 763 Legal and Professional Foundations of School Psychology

Professional issues and problems concerning the school psychologist, including certification and licensure requirements, confidentiality, legal and ethical issues, roles and responsibilities.
4

Program Restrictions

Include School Psychology-PHD and School Psychology-EDS and School Psychology-EDS

Level Restriction

Include GR

SPSY 775 Supervision in School Psychology

Provides an overview of the theories and practice of school psychology supervision. Additionally, under faculty supervision, students participate and apply their skills in in the instruction and supervision of students in testing courses.
3

Prerequisites

SPSY 644 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 1 times or course is repeatable with a maximum of 3 credit hours

SPSY 776 Externship in School Psychology

This course provides students the opportunity to refine their skills (e.g., assessment, counseling) through supervised experience in a hospital, clinic, and/or school setting under the supervision from a licensed psychologist. Must complete a total of 2 credits. S/U graded.
1- 2

Prerequisites

(SPSY 644 and SPSY 646 with a minimum grade of C)

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

SPSY 778 Clinical Neuropsychology Practicum

Supervised practice in administering and interpreting neuropsychological tests and qualitative procedures for children, adolescents, and adults. Emphasizes case conceptualization and intervention development from a neuropsychological perspective.
3

Prerequisites

(APCE 612 or SPSY 618 with a minimum grade of C) and (APCE 678 or SPSY 646 with a minimum grade of C)

Level Restriction

Include GR

SPSY 779 Practicum in School Psychology

Supervised experience in the provision of comprehensive psychological services to children/adolescents within a school setting. Must complete 6 credits over the academic year.
1- 3

Prerequisites

(APCE 607 or APCE 707 with a minimum grade of C) and (SPSY 628 and SPSY 640 and SPSY 747 with a minimum grade of C)

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

SPSY 781 Evaluation of Psychological Services

Learn the theory and practice of psychological program evaluation. Use technology and measurement skills to promote systems change by evaluating the effectiveness of consultation, therapy, guidance, academic interventions, and placement.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

SPSY 789 Internship in School Psychology

Supervised experience in the practice of school psychology with children and adolescents in a school or clinic setting. (See Ph.D./Ed.S. Internship Guidelines for a complete description.)
1-8

Prerequisites

(SPSY 644 and SPSY 647 and SPSY 779 with a minimum grade of C)

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 8 credit hours

Course Fee

Supervision Fee Required

SPSY 797 Doctoral Proposal Research

Required for all doctoral students. Student must earn a maximum of 4 hours of credit in this course in partial fulfillment of requirements for all doctoral degrees, before admission to candidacy. S/U graded.
1- 4

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 4 credit hours

SPSY 799 Doctoral Dissertation

Required of all doctoral candidates. A student must earn a minimum of 12 hours of credit for the dissertation in partial fulfillment of requirements for all doctoral degrees. S/U graded.
1-12

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

SPSY 999 Graduate School Continuous Registration

To permit a graduate student to continue making progress in a degree program. S/U graded.
1

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations