2016-2017 Graduate Catalog

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2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

School Psychology, MA (0826.02)

Requirements for the MA in School Psychology

Required Core Courses:

PSY 602 - Pro-seminar in Personality and Social Psychology 3 Credits
PSY 603 - Experimental Research Methods in Cognition 3 Credits
PSY 605 - Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology: Advanced Concepts 3 Credits
PSY 607 - Professional Issues and Legal Requirements 3 Credits
PSY 622 - Advanced Lifespan Development 3 Credits

Total: 15 Credits

Required School Psychology Courses:

PSY 611 - Physiological Bases of Behavior 3 Credits
PSY 613 - Psychopathology 3 Credits
PSY 614 - Counseling Theory and Practice 3 Credits
PSY 615 - Basic Interviewing and Counseling Practices 3 Credits
PSY 616 - The Psychology of Exceptional Individuals 3 Credits
PSY 620 - Dynamics of Group Processes 3 Credits
PSY 627 - Behavioral Assessment and Intervention 3 Credits
PSY 634 - Cognition and Learning 3 Credits
PSY 636 - Intellectual Assessment 3 Credits *
PSY 637 - Intellectual and Educational Assessment 3 Credits *
PSY 638 - Personality Assessment 3 Credits
PSY 650 - Practicum in School Psychology 1 Credits
PSY 652 - School Consultation 3 Credits
PSY 665 - Contemporary Issues in School Psychology 3 Credits
PSY 667 - Internship in School Psychology 1 3 Credits
PSY 668 - Internship in School Psychology 2 3 Credits

Total: 46 Credits

* School Psychology students must pass PSY 636 and PSY 637 with a grade of B or better in order to be eligible for placement in internships.

Required Thesis or Literature Review Seminar:

A minimum of 30 credits must be completed before departmental permission is granted to choose one of the following:

PSY 681 - Thesis Supervision 3 Credits or
PSY 683 - Literature Review Paper Seminar 3 Credits

Total: 3 Credits

Total credits for the MA in School Psychology: 64 Credits