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Ed.S. Coursework
Ph.D. Coursework
Example Coursework Sequence for Ed.S. Program of Study
The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) program requires approximately 72 credit hours and entails a three-year course of study. The first two years consist of full-time coursework and school-based practica experiences. During the third year, students will complete a one year internship in a school setting. Students must also pass a written comprehensive examination at the end of their second year on campus.
Ed.S. students typically complete paid internships in public school district. NASP requires a 1,200 hour internship, with at least 600 hours completed in a school setting.
The following is an example of program coursework that may be subject to change. Your program advisor will consult with you before each semester in regards to courses.
Year 1 |
Course ID |
Course Title |
Credits |
Practicum |
| |
PSYX
587 |
Practicum – CO-TEACH |
3 |
60 |
Fall |
PSYX
580 |
Professional School Psychology |
3 |
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PSYX
525 |
Psychological Evaluation |
3 |
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PSYX
524 |
Tests and Measurement |
3 |
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PSYX
520 |
Advanced Statistics |
3 |
|
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PSYX
510 |
Trends |
1 |
|
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16 |
|
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PSYX
587 |
Practicum (Ed Assessment) |
3 |
120 |
Spring |
PSYX
583 |
Academic Assessment and Intervention |
3 |
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PSYX
536 |
Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychopathology |
3 |
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C&I
520 |
Research Design** |
3 |
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COUN
520 |
Group Counseling |
3 |
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15 |
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Summer |
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Can take in summer to reduce semester load |
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C&I 514***
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Education Across Cultures |
3 |
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C&I
518 |
Inclusion and Collaboration (elective*) |
3 |
|
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C&I
453 |
Intro to SPED Law and Policy (MUST take course during the summer) |
3 |
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| Year 2 |
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PSYX
587 |
Practicum – SPSY |
3 |
180 |
Fall |
PSYX
582 |
Behavioral Assessment and Intervention |
3 |
|
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PSYX
531 |
Child Interventions |
3 |
|
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C&I
453 |
SpEd Law and Policy |
3 |
|
| |
PSYX
530 |
Clinical Interviewing |
3 |
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15 |
|
| |
PSYX
587
2 sections |
Practicum-SPSY |
3 |
180 |
Spring |
C&I
514 |
History of Education** |
3 |
|
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PSYX
540 |
Advanced Developmental |
3 |
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PSYX
580 |
Consultation |
3 |
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12*** |
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| Summer |
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Can take in summer to reduce semester load |
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History of Education |
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Intro to SPED Law and Policy |
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C&I
514*** |
Education Across Cultures |
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| Year 3 |
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PSYX
588 |
INTERNSHIP |
12 (6 per semester)
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*Electives do not substitute for any core classes – these are “extra”
** These courses are also offered during some summer some summer sessions and can be taken then to lighten your regular semester load. Please check with the course catalog and/or the C&I office to confirm the summer offerings.
***Please note that for students entering in the fall of an even year, C&I 514 will need to be taken during one of the summer sessions as it is not offered during the spring of your second year. Occasionally, options for equivalent classes that cover our multicultural perspective emphasis are offered and can be taken.
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Example of Coursework Sequence for Ph.D. Program
The Ph.D. program in School Psychology is a five-year course of study. The aim of the program is to produce the next generation of leading academic scholars and professionals. Graduates of the doctoral program will be trained as proactive agents of change by advancing the field through research, practice, and service. Ph.D. school psychologists advocate for effective services and assist in educating policy makers about evidence-based practices .The goal is advocating positive academic, social, and behavioral outcomes for children, families and communities. While the Ed.S. program primarily prepares students to work in the schools, the Ph.D. degree prepares psychologists to work in a variety of professional settings like public and private schools, colleges and universities, pediatric clinics and hospitals, and public agencies.
Program objectives are divided into two types: knowledge competencies and performance competencies. Knowledge competencies will be evaluated through coursework performance evaluations (e.g. exams, projects), a Masters Thesis, passing a written comprehensive examination, and a Dissertation. Performance competencies will be evaluated through research activities and various school and clinic-based fieldwork.
Ph.D. students are required to do an APA internship, unless an exception is made via the program. The internship must be at least 1,600 hours. APPIC provides a directory of all registered internships.
http://www.appic.org/
The following is an example of program coursework that may be subject to change. Your program advisor will counsel you before each semester in regards to courses.
Begin program in EVEN* numbered year:
Semester |
Course ID |
Course Title |
Credits |
Practicum Hours |
Year 1 |
Fall |
PSYX 525
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Psychological Evaluation
|
3 |
|
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PSYX 580 |
Principles and Practices of Professional School Psychology |
3 |
|
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PSYCH 524
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Tests & Measurements
|
3 |
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PSYX 520
|
Advanced Psychological Statistics I
|
3 |
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PSYX 510
|
Trends in Research
|
1 |
|
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C&I
453
|
SpEd Law & Policy |
3 |
|
|
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|
16 |
|
| |
PSYX
587 |
School Psychology Methods (Practicum) |
3 |
180 |
Spring |
PSYX 521
|
Advanced Psychological Statistics II
|
3 |
|
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PSYX 583
|
Educational Assessment and Intervention
|
3 |
|
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PSYX 523
|
Research Design
|
3 |
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PSYX 536
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Advanced Child/Adolescent Exceptionalities
|
3 |
|
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|
15 |
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Year 2 180 |
|
PSYX
587 |
School Psychology Methods
(Practicum) |
3 |
180 |
Fall |
PSYX 597
|
MA Project Data Collection
|
1-3 |
|
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PSYX 587
|
School Psychology Methods (Practicum)
|
3 |
|
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PSYX 582
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Behavioral Assessment and Intervention
|
3 |
|
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PSYX
530
|
Interviewing and Case Histories |
3 |
|
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PSYX
522 |
Multivariate Statistics |
3 |
|
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PSYX
595 |
Child Interventions |
3 |
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16-18 |
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| |
PSYX 587 |
School Psychology Methods (Practicum) |
3 |
180 |
Spring EVEN |
PSYX 680
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Consultation
|
3 |
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PSYX
630 |
Ethics and Professional Issues |
3 |
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PSYX 597
|
MA Project Defense
|
3 |
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PSYX
595 |
Psych Eval of Children (Personality) |
3 |
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PSYX
534 |
Sit in/Observe Clinical Methods |
0 |
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15 |
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End Year 2 |
1) MA Completed AFTER THESIS Defense; (2) Apply for MT. Class 5 License |
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Year 3 |
Fall |
PSYX 587
|
School Psychology Methods (Practicum)
|
3 |
180 |
|
PSYX 631
OR C&I
514
|
Multicultural Issues in Practice OR Education Across Cultures
|
3 |
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COUN 520
|
Group Interventions
|
3 |
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CORE
|
CORE/ELECTIVE
|
3 |
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Have MA Project Defended |
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9-12 |
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| |
PSYX 587/534 |
Applied Clinical Methods (Practicum-either school or clinical) |
3 |
180 |
Spring |
PSYX 631
|
Seminar: Clinical Interventions
|
3 |
|
| |
PSYX
584 |
Group and Crisis Intervention |
3 |
|
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PSYX 540
|
Advanced Developmental
|
3 |
|
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PSYX 699
|
Dissertation Prospectus
|
3 |
|
|
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|
15 |
89-91 |
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End Year 3 |
(1) Pass Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam; (2) Advance to Candidacy |
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Year 4 |
| |
PSYX 534 |
Applied Clinical Methods |
3 |
60 |
| |
CORE |
CORE/ELECTIVE |
3 |
|
Fall |
CORE
|
CORE/ELECTIVE
|
3 |
|
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PSYX 699
|
Dissertation Research
|
3 |
|
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PSYX
512 |
(Optional) Clinical Field Experience |
|
|
| |
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|
12 |
|
| |
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(1) Apply for APPIC Internship |
|
|
| |
PSYX 634 |
Advanced Applied Clinical Methods
(Practicum)
|
3 |
60 |
Spring |
PSYX 699
|
Dissertation Defense
|
3 |
|
| |
PSYX 631 |
Seminar: Clinical Interventions
|
3 |
|
| |
CORE |
CORE/ELECTIVE
|
3 |
|
| |
PSYX
512 |
(Optional) Clinical Field Experience |
|
|
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12 |
|
| |
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(1) NCSP Exam; (2) Dissertation Defense |
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CUMULATIVE TOTALS |
110- 112 |
1020 |
Year 5 |
Fall |
PSYX 588 |
Internship in School Psychology |
1 |
800 |
Spring |
PSYX 588 |
Internship in School Psychology |
1 |
800 |
| |
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End Year 5: Awarded Ph.D. upon successful completion of all program coursework, internship and requirements |
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TOTALS |
112 |
1600 |
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Electives Take at Least 2 of 5 |
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PSYX 532 Advanced Psychopathology
PSYX 560 Advanced Learning
PSYX 565 Advanced Cognition
PSYX 551 Advanced Personality
PSYX 526 Advanced Personality Assessment (PSYX532-PreReq)
COUN 595 Faculty Roles Alternative Paradigm (Check availability)
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CORE Requirements
PSYX 571 Advanced Physiological Psychology
PSYX 550 Advanced Social Psychology
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***Please note that at least ONE (1) of your CORE/Elective slots is optional.
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