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Students are evaluated on the acquisition and use of knowledge in 11 specific domains throughout the 3 years of training. These are set forth by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Training Guidelines under Standard II: Domains of School Psychology Training and Practice. These performance standards are intended to assure that training outcomes are consistent with national standards, and that program candidates/graduates are able to provide effective school psychological services that positively impact children, youth, families, and other consumers. The 11 knowledge domains are:
- Data-based decision-making and accountability
- Consultation and collaboration
- Effective instruction and development of cognitive/academic skills
- Socialization and development of life skills
- Student diversity in development and learning
- School and systems organization, policy development and climate
- Prevention, crisis intervention, and mental health
- Home/school/community collaboration
- Research and program evaluation
- School psychology practice and development
- Information technology
The following is a list of the mechanisms for student evaluation in addition to evaluations in respect to specific coursework. Benchmarks to be attained at specific stages in the program are noted.
Student Evaluations and Benchmarks
Ph.D. Training Program in School Psychology
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Year 1 |
Evaluations:
Practicum/Professional Development Portfolio
(2) Semester self-evaluation
(1) Semester onsite course practicum supervisor evaluations
1st Semester advisor evaluation
2nd Semester SPSY Committee evaluation
SPSY Training Competencies check list
Masters Thesis Proposal
Benchmarks: Masters thesis approval |
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Year 2 |
Evaluations:
Practicum/Professional Development Portfolio
(2) Semester self-evaluation
(2) Semester practicum SPSY supervisor evaluation
1st Semester advisor evaluation
2nd Semester SPSY Committee evaluation
SPSY Training Competencies check list
Masters Thesis Defense
Benchmarks:
Masters in Psychology |
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Year 3 |
Evaluations:
Practicum/Professional Development Portfolio
(2) Semester self-evaluation
(1) semester onsite course practicum supervisor evaluations
(1) semester clinical practicum supervisor evaluation
1st Semester advisor evaluation
2nd Semester SPSY Committee evaluation
SPSY Training Competencies check list
Written Exam (March of 3rd year)
*Oral Exam: Dissertation Prospectus (end spring)
Benchmarks:
Class 6 License, State of Montana
NCSP License
Advanced to Ph.D. Candidacy
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Year 4 |
Evaluations:
*Oral Exam: Dissertation Prospectus (fall)
Dissertation data collection
(2) Semester self-evaluation
1st Semester advisor evaluation
2nd Semester SPSY Committee evaluation
Benchmarks:
Dissertation data collected
Dissertation draft submitted to advisor
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Year 5 |
Evaluations:
Professional Development and Internship Portfolio
(2) Semester internship site supervisor evaluation
(2) Semester UM internship supervisor evaluation
(2) Semester self-evaluation
NCSP Exam
Present/Defend Dissertation to Committee
Benchmarks:
Completion of Internship
Ph.D. Psychology, Specialty School Psychology
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*Oral Exam is presentation of the Dissertation prospectus and can be accomplished either at the end of the spring semester of the 3rd year or in the fall semester of the 4th year.
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