APSY723
Individual Psych. Assessment II
(3)
APSY724
Psychoeducational Assessment
of Beh. and Dev. Disabilities (3)
APSY725
Practicum in School Psychology
(3)
APSY727
Psychoeducational
Counseling and Interviewing (3)
APSY790
Seminar in School Psychology
(3)
APSY795
Internship in School Psychology
(18)
EDUC781
Statistical Methods in Education
(3)
EDUC783
Philosophical Foundations in
Education (3)
EDUC788
Research in Education (3)
SPED525
Collaborative Consultation in
Ed. (3)
SPED710
Seminar in Exceptionalities (3)
SPED730
Analysis of Special Ed.
Curricula (3)
SPED750
Seminar in Behavior Disorders
(3)
SPED780
Learning Disabilities (3)
COUN740 Individual Dev. Through
Adolescence (3)
School Psychology Courses
APSY615
INTRODUCTION TO
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
This course offers an introductory overview of
the roles and functions of the school psychol-
ogist. The historical and legal foundations of
the field as well as contemporary demograph-
ics and issues of professional identity are
reviewed in detail.
APSY628
BEHAVIOR
MODIFICATION IN
EDUCATION
3 sem. hrs.
This course presents the historical develop-
ment, rationale and procedure guidelines for
the applying behavior modification in the
schools. It emphasizes problem areas most
inimical to the teaching-learning process.
APSY720
LEARNING THEORIES
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines classic and contempo-
rary theories of learning, particularly in regard
to the learning and behavior of children. It
explores the research base of the major theo-
retical models and examines the implications
of those models for the education and treat-
ment of children.
APSY721
CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND
BIOLOGICAL BASES OF
PERSONALITY
DEVELOPMENT
3 sem. hrs.
This course reviews theories on how social
and cultural factors influence personality
development in children and adolescents.
Additionally, drugs commonly prescribed to
school-age children are reviewed. Information
on intended effects, side-effects, and monitor-
ing procedures of these medications are dis-
cussed in-depth.
APSY722
INDIVIDUAL
PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSESSMENT I
3 sem. hrs.
This course develops competence in adminis-
tering, scoring, and interpreting an intellectu-
al/achievement assessment system and the use
of informal assessment to include curriculum-
based measurement and curriculum-based
assessment. The statistical and psychometric
underpinnings of the instruments are exam-
ined. The course emphasizes practical applica-
tion of the results in school settings including
report writing, definitional guidelines,
progress monitoring, program evaluation, and
legal provisions. Closed to non majors.
APSY723
INDIVIDUAL
PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSESSMENT II 3 sem. hrs.
This course develops competencies in admin-
istering, scoring, and interpreting a variety of
norm-referenced and informal psychological
and educational assessment instruments. Inte-
grating data from the Weschler Scales into
psychoeducational reports is central. Test con-
struction theory is emphasized. Alternatives to
classic psychometric theory and emerging
trends are discussed. Guidelines for ethically
sound and culturally fair testing are reviewed
in detail. Prerequisite: APSY722.
APSY724
PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL
ASSESSMENT OF
BEHAVIORAL AND
DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES
3 sem. hrs.
This course presents an overview of individual
psychoeducational instruments commonly
used in school settings. These include behav-
ior rating scales, observation systems, meas-
ures of adaptive behavior, interview proce-
dures, and some projective techniques. Stu-
dents will develop skills for the administration
and interpretation of these techniques as well
as incorporation of obtained information into
written reports.
APSY725
CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
This course provides advanced school psy-
chology students with supervised practical
experiences in schools and other educational
or mental health settings. Students are oriented
to the educational process and are given
opportunities to practice assessment and inter-
vention skills. Prerequisite: APSY722 or per-
mission of instructor.
APSY727
PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL
COUNSELING AND
INTERVIEWING 3 sem. hrs.
This course introduces the student to psychoe-
ducational counseling and interviewing in the
schools. Emphasis is on collecting and incor-
porating interview data into psychoeducation-
al reports and linking assessment data to psy-
choeducational interventions. Readings, dis-
cussion and role play are used to assist the stu-
dent explore her/his personal views of human
nature and diversity.
APSY790
SEMINAR IN SCHOOL
PSYCHOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
This course focuses on current issues and
problems graduate students face during the
internship and the early years of their school
practice. It includes legal and ethical issues.
Consultation and collaboration in educational
settings, common professional problems, and
the organization of psychological services in
school settings. Prerequisite: permission of
instructor.
APSY794
SEMINAR IN BEHAVIOR
MODIFICATION 3 sem. hrs.
This advanced course teaches how to apply
behavior modification techniques in a various
natural and institutional settings. It emphasizes
current research in behavior modification
including its use in schools, residential facili-
ties, counseling centers, and industry. Prereq-
uisite: APSY628 or permission of instructor.
APSY795
INTERNSHIP IN SCHOOL
PSYCHOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
This internship in school psychology provides
advanced school psychology students with
opportunities for supervised experiences
delivering a broad range of school psycholog-
ical services. Services include but are not lim-
ited to assessment and direct and indirect inter-
vention design and implementation. Interns
work with children across developmental lev-
els from varied backgrounds who experience
educational and behavioral difficulties. Pre-
requisite: APSY725 or permission of instruc-
tor.
APSY796
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
AND VIOLENCE
PREVENTION IN
SCHOOLS
3 sem. hrs.
This course develops an understanding of
techniques and issues related to preventing
and managing crises situations in schools. It
trains students in non-violent interventions for
handling aggressive and disruptive school-age
individuals. This course is the third and final
course in the sequence of courses for the
Behavior Management Specialist Certificate.
Prerequisites: SPED628 and APSY or permis-
sion of instructor.
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