Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

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 628 Applied Behavior Analysis

Overview of concepts and principles related to applied behavior analysis, including application of behavioral principles with children and adolescents in school and home settings.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Level Restriction

Include GR

SPSY 629 Single-Case Research Methods

Provides conceptual and practical knowledge and skills in the design, implementation, and interpretation of single case experimental designs. Application to education stressed.  

3

Prerequisites

SPSY 628 with a minimum grade of C

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Level Restriction

Include GR

SPSY 630 Functional Behavioral Assessment

This course covers understanding and use of functional behavioral assessment, functional assessment of academics, and functional analysis procedures. Addresses selecting and prioritizing target behaviors, and developing behavior intervention plans to support youth in home and school settings.

3

Prerequisites

SPSY 628 with a minimum grade of C

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

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 Adolescents

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. 

3

Prerequisites

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

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Assessment Fee Required

SPSY 654 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for School Psychological Practices

This course is designed to introduce students to some of the cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic variables that influence service delivery in school psychology. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of cultural and ethnic differences among individuals, groups, and families. Students will be equipped to advocate for and implement socially just practices within their professional work.

3

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Level Restriction

Include GR

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 Psychopathology in Schools and Clinical Settings

This course is designed to introduce contemporary developmental and diagnostic frameworks for understanding mental disorders, particularly for childhood and adolescence. The course will review the theoretical and empirical bases for psychopathology.

3

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

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

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)

Offered

Generally offered Fall, Spring, and/or Summer Annually

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 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 646 or SPSY 647 with a minimal grade of C) and (SPSY 644 and SPSY 779 with a minimum grade of C)

Offered

Generally offered Fall, Spring, and/or Summer Annually

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