Graduate Catalog 2022-2023

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 time

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