May 02, 2024  
2020-21 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2020-21 Graduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Course Offerings


 

Counseling

  
  • PCOU 5305 - Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling


    Credit(s): 3

    An overview of the profession including philosophy and professional identity, accreditation standards and professional organizations, certification and licensure requirements, and ethical and legal issues related to rehabilitation and counseling practice. Exploration of the process and practice of rehabilitation counseling involving intake, individual assessment, and case management, including utilization of client and community resources, implementation and follow-up is included. 
  
  • PCOU 5307 - Vocational Evaluation and Job Placement of Persons with Disabilities


    Credit(s): 3

    In-depth exploration of services offered by rehabilitation facilities in working with people with disabilities. Knowledge and skills will be developed in vocational evaluation, work adjustment and job placement, including administration and interpretation of assessments and report writing skills.
  
  • PCOU 5310 - Survey of Abnormalities


    Credit(s): 3

    An introduction to the psychological, biological and social theories related to the develpment and diagnosis of psychopathology, including use of the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
  
  • PCOU 5320 - Professional Orientation in Counseling


    Credit(s): 3

    An overview of the counseling profession, including specialty areas, legal and ethical responsibilities, certification and licensure requirements, and the importance of professional identity.
  
  • PCOU 5321 - Seminar: Alcohol and Drug Abuse


    Credit(s): 3

    A survey of the medical, psycho-social and legal aspects of alcohol and drug abuse.
  
  • PCOU 5322 - Family Counseling


    Credit(s): 3

    A survey of selected family counseling theories and techniques.
  
  • PCOU 5323 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling


    Credit(s): 3

    Orientation to ethical standards and research relevant to ethical behavior of counselors in rehabilitation, mental health and school settings.
  
  • PCOU 5324 - The School Counselor


    Credit(s): 3

    A general survey on the role and responsibility of the school counselor K-12.
  
  • PCOU 5325 - Career Development and Counseling


    Credit(s): 3

    Career development theories and use of occupational and educational information in counseling.
  
  • PCOU 5326 - Medical Orientation to Counseling


    Credit(s): 3

    A study of physical disabilities and their relationship to vocational counseling and rehabilitation.
  
  • PCOU 5327 - Couples Therapy


    Credit(s): 3

    An in-depth study of the methods and strategies of the major models of couple’s therapy.
  
  • PCOU 5328 - Group Counseling


    Credit(s): 3

    Application of group techniques and processes in counseling.
  
  • PCOU 5329 - Child and Adolescent Therapy


    Credit(s): 3

    Specialized training in the techniques and strategies in child and adolescent therapy.
  
  • PCOU 5330 - Crisis Counseling


    Credit(s): 3

    This course will provide an overview of roles and responsibilities of human service professionals in crisis intervention. Volunteerism, assessment and case management for crisis situations in educational, community agency, medical, emergency management and human resources will be examined.
  
  • PCOU 5331 - Theories of Counseling


    Credit(s): 3

    A survey of individual and systems counseling theories.
  
  • PCOU 5333 - Counseling Skills and Techniques


    Credit(s): 3

    Application of individual counseling skills to build client rapport and move clients toward change. Grade of B or better to continue in program.
    Repeated: May repeat one time.
  
  • PCOU 5334 - School Counseling Programs


    Credit(s): 3

    An in-depth study on the role and responsibilities of the professional school counselor will be provided. The course is designed to provide students with practical experience in needs assessment, program development and implementation, and program evaluation. Students will understand the role of the school counselor as an educational leader and advocate for social justice in the school setting.
  
  • PCOU 5335 - Multicultural Counseling


    Credit(s): 3

    Counseling culturally different clients.
  
  • PCOU 5339 - Professional Counseling Practices


    Credit(s): 3

    A review of professional counseling practice, including delivery systems and treatment paradigms, records management, emergency procedures and multidisciplinary collaboration among mental health professionals. A review of current licensure requirements and business/family law is included.
  
  • PCOU 5340 - Special Studies in Counseling


    Credit(s): 3

    A study of current topics in counseling.
    Repeated: May be repeated for credit when topic changes.
  
  • PCOU 5341 - Seminar in Counseling Research


    Credit(s): 3

    A survey of the methods and tools of research in counseling. Emphasis on the practical application of basic concepts in producing and consuming research relevant to current counseling issues.
  
  • PCOU 5342 - Psychosocial Aspects of Counseling People with Disabilities


    Credit(s): 3

    Reviews the psychological and social aspects of individuals and family responses to disability and chronic illness, including research on the adjustment process and on the relationship of psychophysiological and social variables to the acquisition and maintenance of health and illness/disability. A survey of important models for working with interactions within families and systems that affect the rehabilitation process.
  
  • PCOU 5344 - Research and Program Evaluation


    Credit(s): 3

    History, philosophy, purpose and functions of student affairs in varied higher education settings. Student affairs services, issues, problems and models for designing, implementing, managing and evaluating student affairs programs.
  
  • PCOU 5356 - Professional Development Seminar


    Credit(s): 3

    This course examines various aspects related to professional development and career issues. Students will be able to identify and examine salient issues they will face as new professionals, as well as understand the issues college students face when it comes to selecting careers and job placement.
  
  • PCOU 5359 - Assessment in Counseling


    Credit(s): 3

    An overview of the characteristics, ethical selection and use, and administration and interpretation of psychological, vocational, and educational tests as a counseling professional.
  
  • PCOU 5385 - Lifespan Development


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an overview of theory and current research concerning the growth and development of individuals during the lifespan. The major intent of the course is to relate theory and research to present concerns of those who work in the helping professions. Theoretical models related to the cognitive, physiological, psychological and social development of humans throughout the lifespan are applied to present-day situations.
  
  • PCOU 5390 - Supervision in School Counseling


    Credit(s): 1

    Providing supervision of school counselors who are on probationary certificates.
  
  • PCOU 5391 - Mental Health Psychopathology


    Credit(s): 3

    Exploration of case conceptualization, assessment and treatment planning. Knowledge of psychiatric diagnostic criteria, evidence-based treatments and basic psychopharmacology is included.
    Prerequisite(s): PCOU 5310   or concurrent enrollment
  
  • PCOU 5392 - Rehabilitation of Persons with Disability


    Credit(s): 3

    An in-depth study of the process of rehabilitation with special emphasis on the case management and service provision to individuals with severe and multiple disabilities.
  
  • PCOU 5393 - Pre-Practicum


    Credit(s): 3

    Participation in critiquing interviewing/counseling skills and supervising skill development.
  
  • PCOU 5394 - Practicum in Counseling


    Credit(s): 3

    A supervised experience providing counseling with actual clients and requiring a minimum of 100 clock hours in counseling-related activities, including a minimum of 40 direct client contact hours.
    Note: This course is taken in the final few semesters of the program. Repeated: May be repeated once for an additional three hours credit.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy and program approval required
  
  • PCOU 5395 - Internship in Counseling


    Credit(s): 3-6

    A supervised field placement in a mental health, rehabilitation or school setting requiring a minimum of 600 clock hours in counseling-related activities, including a minimum of 240 direct client contact hours. (Pass-Fail)
    Prerequisite(s): PCOU 5394   and program approval

Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECED 5175 - Special Problems: Independent Study


    Credit(s): 1-6

    Individual study of a selected topic under the direction of a faculty member. Conferences between the student and faculty member are required during the semester. Approval from the faculty member directing the study and the department chair are required.
  
  • ECED 5178 - Special Topics


    Credit(s): 1-6

    An in-depth study of a selected topic in a given field or discipline.
    Repeated: May be repeated with different titles but only offered three times with the same title.
  
  • ECED 5300 - Foundations of Early Childhood


    Credit(s): 3

    Examines past/present theories influencing early childhood education, the constructivist approach, professionalism and ethical conduct.
  
  • ECED 5305 - Child Development Birth Through Age 8


    Credit(s): 3

    Comprehensive investigation and analysis of child development, highlighting cognitive development for ages birth through age 8. Emphasis on effective practices in meeting social, emotional and physical developmental needs of young children. Course content is enriched through experiences in the field.
  
  • ECED 5310 - Early Childhood Play/Learning Environments


    Credit(s): 3

    Thorough examination of the functions and stages of play, indoor and outdoor learning environments, learning styles, classroom organization and room arrangement in the early childhood setting. Learning theories as a framework for understanding the cognitive, psychosocial and physical benefits of play and how environments can be effectively used in the early childhood setting. Course content is enriched through experiences in the field.
  
  • ECED 5315 - Curriculum in Early Childhood


    Credit(s): 3

    In-depth study of basic principles underlying curriculum construction and innovative instructional practices for children birth to age 8 with an emphasis on state and national standards. An examination of program models is included.
  
  • ECED 5320 - Language and Literacy in ECH


    Credit(s): 3

    A broad study of language processes of young children with emphasis on guidance and interaction strategies that foster language development in native and second languages, as well as language and early literacy connections. Course includes issues, theories and content related to early literacy, assessment and instruction. Content is enriched through experiences in the field.
  
  • ECED 5325 - Assessment in Early Childhood


    Credit(s): 3

    Rigorous study of developmentally appropriate assessments, including standardized and authentic assessments in formal and informal contexts for the early childhood environment. Focus is on best practices and technical aspects of classroom assessments. Content is enriched through experiences in the field.
  
  • ECED 5330 - ECH Classroom Management/Interaction


    Credit(s): 3

    Examination of a variety of classroom management theories for the early childhood setting. Course develops a broad understanding of classroom routines, transitions and schedules and their implementation in early childhood settings. Course content is enriched through experiences in the field.
  
  • ECED 5335 - Math and Science in ECH


    Credit(s): 3

    A critical inspection of teaching principles and learning in mathematics and science as related to young children birth through age 8. Study includes developmentally appropriate learning processes, learning objectives, and the scope and sequence of mathematics and science development. Course content is enriched through experiences in the field.
  
  • ECED 5340 - ECH Creativity and Social Learning


    Credit(s): 3

    Thorough study of creativity and social learning development related to young children birth through age 8, developmentally appropriate learning processes, and the scope and sequence of creative and social learning instruction. Study includes anti-bias curriculum and cultural diversity. Course content is enriched through experiences in the field.
  
  • ECED 5345 - Leaders and Advocates in ECH


    Credit(s): 3

    Examination and analysis of leadership theories that lead to positive relationships with families and community partners. Studies of social justice and advocacy for children, families and the profession are included. Course content is enriched through experiences in the field.
  
  • ECED 5350 - Introduction to ECH Research


    Credit(s): 3

    Introduction to research terminology and methods. Development of a research project proposal, including comprehensive review of literature of a topic of choice is included. Designed for graduate students with skills to conduct self-directed projects.
  
  • ECED 5355 - Advanced Research in ECH


    Credit(s): 3

    Implementation of an action research project using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method research methodologies and presentation of findings to a larger audience. Course content is enriched through experiences in the field.

Economics

  
  • ECON 5320 - Managerial Economics


    Credit(s): 3

    Application of economic analysis to formulating business decisions drawing upon the theoretical foundations of the concepts of demand, cost, production, profits and competition with special emphasis on case studies.
    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2302
  
  • ECON 5375 - Special Problems


    Credit(s): 3

    Individual instruction in economics according to the needs of individual students.
    Repeated: May be repeated for credit under different topics.

Education Psychology

  
  • SPSY 5133 - Thesis Writing


    Credit(s): 3-9

    Individual study. Permission of major professor required.
    Note: Note: A student must register for SPSY 5332  and/or 590 each semester or summer session until the thesis is completed; however, a student may not register the first time for 590 until the thesis prospectus has been approved.
  
  • SPSY 5175 - Advanced Graduate Studies


    Credit(s): 1-3

    Independent instruction.
    Repeated: May be repeated under different topics: educational psychology topics, counseling topics, special education topics and speech-pathology topics.
  
  • SPSY 5301 - Learning and Cognitive Development


    Credit(s): 3

    Study of the basic processes of learning that determine student learning and cognition with emphasis on applications to the instruction or treatment of students with disabilities.
  
  • SPSY 5302 - Applied Behavior Analysis


    Credit(s): 3

    Functional assessment and data-based treatment for students with disabilities.
    Prerequisite(s): SPSY 5301  
  
  • SPSY 5303 - Individual Case Consultation


    Credit(s): 3

    Techniques of individual case consultation in school psychology. Includes consultation with parents, teachers, administrators and other mental health or educational professionals.
  
  • SPSY 5311 - Psychoeducational Assessment


    Credit(s): 3

    The administration and interpretation of tests designed to measure achievement, adaptive and maladaptive behavior, and social/emotional behavior for use in educational planning and interventions with disabled students.
  
  • SPSY 5312 - Individual Intelligence Testing


    Credit(s): 3

    The administration and interpretation of intelligence tests, report writing, selection and interpretation of assessment batteries, including measures of social/emotional behavior.
  
  • SPSY 5313 - Tests and Measurements


    Credit(s): 3

    An in-depth look at the characteristics, use, administration and interpretation of educational, vocational and psychological tests. Emphasis is placed on determining reliability and validity of tests.
  
  • SPSY 5314 - Human Neuroscience


    Credit(s): 3

    Course includes the study of structure and function of the human nervous system, including an introduction to issues of development and neural dysfunction that can interfere with behavior.
  
  • SPSY 5331 - Research Methods


    Credit(s): 3

    Advanced study of research procedures.
  
  • SPSY 5332 - Thesis Research


    Credit(s): 3

    Individual study.
    Note: Note: A student must register for 589 and/or SPSY 5133  each semester or summer session until the thesis is completed; however, a student may not register the first time for SPSY 5133  until the thesis prospectus has been approved.
  
  • SPSY 5341 - School Psychology


    Credit(s): 3

    Advanced study of consultation, assessments and intervention strategies in the school system. Preparation for national certification as a school psychologist.
  
  • SPSY 5342 - Ethics in School Psychology


    Credit(s): 3

    This graduate (master’s level) course is a survey of ethical, legal and professional issues facing school psychologists. It is designed to teach a process of ethical decision-making and to increase awareness of the complexities in practice of beginning practicioners.
  
  • SPSY 5343 - Social Basis of Behavior and Personality


    Credit(s): 3

    This course examines the effects of the social environment and cultural influences on individual behavior and the development of personality.
  
  • SPSY 5344 - Advanced Human Growth and Development


    Credit(s): 3

    A study of current research related to emotional, social and mental development.
  
  • SPSY 5351 - Practicum in Diagnostic Evaluation


    Credit(s): 3

    Supervised experience in administration and interpretation of various psycho-educational instruments resulting in written diagnostic evaluation reports or supervised practicum experience providing instruction to children with disabilities.
  
  • SPSY 5352 - Internship School/Psychology


    Credit(s): 3

    A post-practicum field placement requiring supervised exposure to best practices in school settings.
  
  • SPSY 6138 - Dissertation


    Credit(s): 1-3

    A doctoral dissertation is required for partial fulfillment of the degree. This reflects an original, scholarly contribution to the research literature relevant to school psychology and child and family issues. Students will work closely with the chair of their supervisory committee to formulate dissertation ideas. Students will register for this course a minimum of three times.
  
  • SPSY 6154 - Internship


    Credit(s): 1-6

    A post-practicum field placement requiring a minimum of 1,500 to 2,000 hours of supervised exposure to best practices in school setting.
  
  • SPSY 6175 - Special Problems


    Credit(s): 1-6

    This course includes an in-depth analysis of selected developments in psychology. It is offered to advanced students who wish to study individual problems in psychological, technological, neurological, social or philosophical foundations of school psychology and/or counseling strategies under faculty member guidance.
    Repeated: May be repeated under different topics.
  
  • SPSY 6178 - Special Topics in School Psychology


    Credit(s): 1-6

    An in-depth study of a selected special topic in school psychology. Regularly scheduled conferences between the student and faculty member are required during the semester. Approval from the faculty member directing the study and the department chair or school director is required.
    Repeated: May be repeated with different titles.
  
  • SPSY 6301 - Learning and Cognitive Development


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is the post-B.A., doctoral-level version of SPSY 5301. This course is the study of basic processes that determine student learning and cognition with emphasis on applications to the instruction and treatment of learners with disabilities. The course focuses on the basic empirically derived principles of learning and directly relates to the National Association of School Psychologists requirements. In addition, the course reflects the James I. Perkins College of Education’s conceptual framework.
    Repeated: No
  
  • SPSY 6303 - Individual Case Consultation


    Credit(s): 3

    This is the post-B.A., doctoral-level version of SPSY 5303. The course teaches techniques of individual case consultation in educational settings. The primary focus of the course is on individual case consultation and specifically, consultative services to teachers, parents, administrators and allied mental health workers as well as other ancillary professionals for whom one-to-one consultation would be beneficial as well as team collaboration on an individual case.
    Repeated: No
  
  • SPSY 6304 - Verbal Behavior


    Credit(s): 3

    A functional/analytic account of elementary language relations and complex private cognitive behaviors and emotional events that include thinking, verbal psychopathologic processes, anxiety, rule formation and perspective taking. Course concepts apply to educational, psychotherapeutic and social interventions.
  
  • SPSY 6305 - Severe Developmental Disabilities and Autism


    Credit(s): 3

    Etiology, research, characteristics, assessment and program components related to children and youth with severe developmental disabilities and autism. Study of methods for designing and providing appropriate educational interventions.
  
  • SPSY 6306 - Applied Behavior Analysis


    Credit(s): 3

    Functional assessment and data-based treatment for students with disabilities. Special emphasis will be placed on derived stimulus relations.
  
  • SPSY 6307 - Behavioral Ethics


    Credit(s): 3

    This specialized course is a survey of ethical, legal and professional issues facing behavior analysts in the field. Further, these ethical guidelines will be cross-referenced with those of psychologists. It is designed to teach a process of ethical decision-making and to increase awareness of the complexities in practice of beginning practitioners.
  
  • SPSY 6311 - Psychoeducational Assessment


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is the post-B.A., doctoral-level version of SPSY 5311. The purpose of this course is to teach the administration, scoring, interpretation and use of measures of cognitive ability as well as achievement. Students will be immersed in the learning of interviewing, performing observations and functional behavioral assessments. Students will receive direct instruction and some supervised practice with measures of cognitive functioning as well as measures of academic achievement.

    These three measures of cognitive functioning will be the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition, (WISC-V) (seven kits total),  the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition, (WAIS-IV) (four kits total) and the Differential Ability Scale (DAS) Cognitive Scale/Mullen Scales of Early learning (one kit total). (The WISC-III also will be reviewed along with the WISC-V).

    The two measures of achievement will be the  Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement, Fourth Edition, (WJ ACH-IV) (six kits total) and the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Third Edition, (WIAT-III) (five kits total). In addition, students will learn the basics of assessment, such as interviewing and collecting assessment data.
    Repeated: No

  
  • SPSY 6312 - Individual Intelligence Testing


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is the doctoral-level version of SPSY 5312. The purpose of this course is to teach the administration, scoring, interpretation and use of measures of cognitive ability as well as achievement. Students will receive direct instruction and supervised practice with measures of cognitive functioning as well as measures of academic achievement.

    Cognitive functioning measures will include but not be limited to the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition, (WISC-V) (five kits total), the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition, (WAIS-IV) (four kits total), and the Differential Ability Scale (DAS) Cognitive Scale/Mullen Scales of Early learning (one kit total).

    The two measures of achievement will be the third edition of the Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement, Fourth Edition, (WJ ACH-IV) (three kits total) and the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Third Edition, (WIAT-III) (five kits total). This course also will be infused with social/behavioral measures, such as the Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC-III).

    This course also will address historical perspectives, psychometric issues, current social/legal controversies, theories and skills related to standardized assessment practices. Issues related to psychological report writing and non-discriminatory assessment will be emphasized.
    Repeated: No

  
  • SPSY 6314 - Human Neuroscience


    Credit(s): 3

    The class is the post-B.A., doctoral-level version of SPSY 5314. Structure and function of the human nervous system, including an introduction to issues of development and neural dysfunction that can interfere with behavior.
    Repeated: No
  
  • SPSY 6315 - Child and Family Assessment


    Credit(s): 3

    Review and practice of standard observational and self-report assessment methods for children and families. Includes laboratory practice.
  
  • SPSY 6316 - Advanced Neuropsychological Assessment


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed to familiarize students with the advanced principles and procedures in experimental research design and data analysis. The course material is directed at traditional group research designs. The course will emphasize reviewing the professional literature, developing and employing research designs, and the sharing of results with peers and colleagues according to a professional (APA VI) format. The course will include competencies and material relating to quantitative and qualitative research.
    Prerequisite(s): SPSY 5314  
  
  • SPSY 6321 - Child and Adolescent Therapy


    Credit(s): 3

    Specialized training in techniques and strategies utilized in child and adolescent therapy.
  
  • SPSY 6322 - Family Therapy


    Credit(s): 3

    In-depth study of the methods and strategies used in working with families based on relevant empirical research.
  
  • SPSY 6323 - Multicultural Considerations in Child and Adolescent Therapy


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an in-depth study of the multicultural considerations in working with children and adolescents based on relevant empirical research. It provides an introduction to human diversity and its impact on counseling practices. Some aspects of diversity to be addressed include culture, ethnicity, lifestyle, socioeconomic status, religion, age, gender, appearance and abilities. Identity development models and the effects of privilege, oppression and acculturation on individuals and groups will be explored. Students will be presented with opportunities to examine their own identities, worldviews and attitudes, and how these may impact the counseling process. Basic multicultural counseling competencies will be presented with a focus on experiential practice of strategies and techniques.
  
  • SPSY 6331 - Quantitative Research Methods


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is the doctoral-level version of EPS 550/SPSY 5331 for post-baccalaureate school psychology students. The course is designed to familiarize students with basic principles and procedures in experimental data analysis. Research methods, emphasizing use of experimental control, and analysis of data for reporting experimental and nonexperimental results in the psychological study of human behavior.
    Repeated: No
  
  • SPSY 6334 - Research Methods


    Credit(s): 3

    Advanced study of research topics, complex experimental designs and statistical methods.
  
  • SPSY 6335 - Multivariate Statistics


    Credit(s): 3

    Advanced study of multivariate statistical methods, including discriminate analysis, repeated measures analysis, priority and ad-hoc procedures. Neural networking procedures will address nonlinear data modeling and identifying complex patterns among diversified data types.
  
  • SPSY 6336 - Single-subject Research Methods


    Credit(s): 3

    Characteristics and implementation of traditional single-subject research designs. This course will provide students with the knowledge to conduct research utilizing single-subject and single-case-study designs with emphasis on causal inference.
  
  • SPSY 6337 - Advanced Single-subject Research Methods


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an advanced study of the issues and procedures inherent to experimental methodology. The literature informing educational psychology consists of many philosophies and methods. However, scientific inquiry has rules, regardless of philosophy. In this course, students will study those rules, evaluate their use in contemporary literature and apply them to their own interests.
  
  • SPSY 6340 - Computer Language in School Psychology


    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides students with structured lessons and step-by-step guidance in computer programming while they learn to develop and deploy applications using object-oriented computer programming. Students will learn to develop and deploy applications using Object Oriented Programming (OOP) in the Visual C# 2008 language. The focus in this course will be on the 2008 version of Visual C#, supplemented with programming techniques from Visual Basic 2008. Each class will include exercises, didactic instruction, Adobe notes, and hands on practice with an emphasis on developing and deploying a wide range of OOP techniques. The course is designed to provide school and behavioral psychologists with the necessary skills to adapt their research agenda to the changing face of behavioral technology and applied human-computer interactive research. The course will show students how to computerize stimulus presentations and a wide range of data collection procedures (e.g., functional behavior assessment and rotation scan procedures). The course will provide details regarding the specific programming routines that can be customized and incorporated into human-computer interactive designs. A major component of the course will provide doctoral students in the school psychology program to conduct research based on stimulus equivalence and relational frame theory.
  
  • SPSY 6342 - Ethics in School Psychology


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is the post-baccalaureate, doctoral-level version of SPSY 5342.

    This course provides a survey of ethical, legal and professional issues facing school psychologists. It is designed to teach a process of ethical decision-making and to increase awareness of the complexities in practice of beginning practitioners.
    Repeated: No

  
  • SPSY 6344 - Advanced Human Growth and Development


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is the post-baccalaureate, doctoral-level version of SPSY 5344.

    This course examines current research related to emotional, social and mental development. The major intent of the course is to relate theory and research to present concerns of those who work in the helping professions. Theoretical models related to the cognitive, physiological, psychological and social development of humans throughout the lifespan are applied to present day situations. 
    Repeated: No

  
  • SPSY 6346 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology


    Credit(s): 3

    Comprehensive overview of etiology, identification (e.g., diagnostic nomenclature, DSM), and interventions for the emotional and behavioral disorders of children and adolescents.
  
  • SPSY 6347 - Advanced School Psychology


    Credit(s): 3

    Advanced study of consultation, assessments and intervention strategies in the school system. Preparation for national certification as a school psychologist.
  
  • SPSY 6348 - Professional Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychology


    Credit(s): 3

    Advanced study of professional, legal and ethical issues relating to the practice of school psychology, behavior analysis and counseling.
  
  • SPSY 6349 - History and Systems


    Credit(s): 3

    This course covers the major occurrences and developments in the field of psychology and school psychology and the contributions of important leaders and their systems of thought.
    Prerequisite(s): SPSY 5302  and SPSY 5301  and SPSY 6304  
  
  • SPSY 6351 - School Psychology Practicum


    Credit(s): 3

    Following primary coursework, school psychology candidates initiate assessments, consultations and treatments for students with handicapping conditions, as well as students who are in the pre-referral stages of assessment and treatment, in the general areas of learning problems and emotional/behavioral disorders. During practicum, candidates interact with field-based school psychologists, special educators, educational diagnosticians, and related special education and psychological services personnel. Candidates (practicum students) become directly involved in conducting traditional and functional assessments, taking reliability measures during direct-observation procedures, as well as developing and implementing intervention strategies. Practicum requires candidates receive regular supervision and feedback as they progress through the 200-hour training experience. Case studies and related reports regarding the assessment and treatment of students are reviewed by class cohorts, professors and field supervising psychologists. Class time will be divided between traditional didactic lecture, seminar discussions and face-to-face supervision of individual case studies. Field-based supervisors and program faculty members will conduct face-to-face supervision of individual cases.   
    Repeated: No
  
  • SPSY 6353 - Practicum


    Credit(s): 3-9

    Supervised experience in the assessment and intervention of children and families.
  
  • SPSY 6362 - Instructional Strategies for Exceptional Learners


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is the post-baccalaureate, doctoral-level version of SPSY 5362.

    The course includes methods of evaluation and remediation of sensory and perceptual deficiencies. It is designed to provide knowledge and skills to school personnel in understanding and implementation of scientifically validated instruction procedures with students with disabilities. 
    Repeated: No


Educational Leadership

  
  • EDLE 5154 - Practicum for School Principals


    Credit(s): 1-3

    This course includes from one to three semester hours of individual study. The candidate will participate in real-world leadership and management experiences in the school and community. The internship will be under the guidance of successful, experienced, practicing public school administrators and members of the university staff. 
    Prerequisite(s): EDLE 5399  
  
  • EDLE 5175 - Special Problems


    Credit(s): 1-6

    Individual study of a selected topic under the direction of a faculty member. Conferences between the student and faculty member are required during the semester. Approval from faculty member directing the study and the department chair or school director is required.
 

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