Department of School Psychology
Chair: David Hulac, Ph.D.
Location: McKee 248
Telephone: 970.351.2731
Website: www.unco.edu/cebs/school-psychology/
School Psychology Faculty: Jacqueline Anderson, Ph.D.; Michelle S. Athanasiou, Ph.D.; Robyn S. Hess, Ph.D.; David M. Hulac, Ph.D.
The Department of School Psychology is housed within the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and offers graduate training at two levels.
Course(s) Offered (Prefix):
Program(s) Offered:
- Master's Degree
- Educational Specialist Degrees
- Doctoral Degree
As such, the aim of these programs is to develop health service providers in the practice area of school psychology who are able to apply psychological and educational principles to improve the lives of children and families across home, school, and community contexts. Attention is directed toward the development of skills in the assessment of the intellectual, emotional, and social development of children and adolescents; planning and implementing direct academic and social/emotional interventions with a focus on evidence-based and culturally sensitive practice; and providing individual and systems consultation within schools and the larger community. Foundational aspects of psychological practice, including human learning, development, working with diverse populations, research, relevant law, ethical principles and professional practice provide a basis upon which skills in assessment and intervention are built. Students who successfully complete either the Ed.S. or Ph.D. are eligible for state licensure and national certification. Ph.D. graduates are eligible to pursue licensure as psychologists.