Psychology

Course Code	PSY 650  Credits 2
Title	Working with Families & Communities
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	This course will focus on knowledge and skills needed to facilitate family/school/community partnerships to enhance academic and social–behavioral outcomes for children and adolescents, including unique needs of special needs populations. Topics will include family structures, families in diverse communities, community resources, school/family partnerships, and family-oriented intervention strategies. Focus on families of preK-12 children with special needs and families in under-served communities.

Course Code	PSY 690  Credits 1-4
Title	Topics in Psychology
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Topical seminar in Psychology; may be repeated when the topic changes.

Course Code	PSY 695  Credits 1-4
Title	Portfolio (Plan B)
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Culmination portfolio for capstone projects.

Course Code	PSY 696  Credits 1-2
Title	Project/Action Research (Plan B)
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	A non-thesis capstone research project. Two credits total required for the degree.

Course Code	PSY 697  Credits 1-4
Title	Independent Study
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Selected readings and/or research for individual students under faculty supervision.

Course Code	PSY 698  Credits 1
Title	Continuing Registration
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Continuing enrollment in graduate studies. This option is to be used for registration after completion of all course requirements, including thesis or capstone project; required during the semester of the oral defense examination. May not be used to fulfill degree credit requirements or financial aid minimum requirements.

Course Code	PSY 699  Credits 1-3
Title	Thesis (Plan A)
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Research and writing of the master's thesis under the supervision of the faculty chair and the thesis committee. Three credits total required for Master's degree.

Course Code	PSY 701  Credits 2
Title	Issues in the Practice of School Psychology
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Seminar to discuss relevant issues in school psychology. Includes discussion of ethical, multicultural, and professional practice issues, as well as other specific topics relevant to students' concurrent internship. Also includes opportunities for discussion of internship experiences.

Course Code	PSY 723  Credits 3
Title	Assessment/Intervention III: Early Childhood Handicaps
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	This course focuses on theories and processes of psychological and educational assessment and intervention with infants and young children.

Course Code	PSY 724  Credits 4
Title	Social, Emotional and Behavioral Health
Prerequisite	COUN 520, PSY 517 and PSY 622
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	This course will expand on skills and concepts of assessment and intervention learned in previous courses. It will focus on data-based decision making and evidence–based practices to address social emotional and behavioral issues for PreK-12 students at the individual, group, and systems levels within a multi-tiered systems of support framework. Factors impacting effective and equitable outcomes for all students will be addressed. Students must be concurrently enrolled in PSY 744 Practicum III. Prerequisite: PSY 622

Course Code	PSY 728  Credits 2
Title	Systems Intervention
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	A seminar for advanced graduate students in school psychology. Systems level and organizational interventions will be the focus of study. Topics include organizational development, primary intervention, child advocacy, consultation, and intervention for classes of children.

Course Code	PSY 744  Credits 1
Title	Practicum in School Psychology III
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	On-site exposure to the practice of school psychological services and supervised experience in applying principles and techniques learned in Assessment/Intervention IV. 100 clock hours.

Course Code	PSY 752  Credits 3
Title	Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	This course focuses on factors of diversity impacting educators, students and families in order to provide equity and inclusion for all students in our educational system. Participants will examine access and equity in the contexts of culture, ethnicity, race, ability, religion, and gender. Participants will also explore aspects of diversity as potential assets in creating productive educational environments. Students will develop advocacy skills to work toward systemic equity and inclusion.

Course Code	PSY 769  Credits 1-3
Title	Internship in School Psychology
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Supervised experience as a school psychology intern in an approved setting for one year full time (at least 33 hours per week) or two years half time ( at least 17 hours per week). A minimum of 1200 hours total. One credit is available for each 200 clock hours of internship. Must be repeated to a total of six credits for the Specialist degree.

Course Code	PSY 795  Credits 1-2
Title	Specialist Portfolio in School Psychology
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Portfolio and orals documenting completion of School Psychology Program goals and requirements. Two credits required for the Specialist degree.

Course Code	PSY 797  Credits 1-3
Title	Independent Study
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Individual topical studies of special interest. Course may be repeated.

Course Code	PSY 798  Credits 1-3
Title	Continuing Registration
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Continuing enrollment in graduate studies. This option is to be used for registration after completion of all course requirements or when not other wise actively enrolled. Student not otherwise enrolled at the time they sit for the oral exam must enroll in Psy 698 (Master's) or Psy 798 (Specialist). This course may not be used to meet any program or graduation requirements.