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School Psychology Certification Requirements

The * indicates the courses for the M.Ed. in Educational Psychology degree.

The remaining courses will apply to the Ed.S. in School Psychology degree. Students must be accepted into the Ed.S. degree before enrolling in the Ed.S. courses.

Psychological Foundations 15 SH

*EPS500B Human Development with a Focus on Elementary and Middle School Aged Children 2
*EPS503 Neuropsychology of Behavior and Learning 2
*EPS507 Abnormal Psychology 3
*EPS517 Theory and Research in Social Psychology and Personality 3
*EPS541 Cognition and Instruction 2
EPD647 Advanced Human Development 3

 

Educational Foundations 7-8 SH

*FND504 History and Philosophy of Education 2
*FND505 Perspectives on Contemporary Issues in Education 2
SPE500 Introduction to Exceptional Children and Adolescents/Special Education 3
  Methods Course 2-3

 

Interventions/Problem-Solving 19 SH

EPS520 Theories and Practices of Guidance and Counseling 3
*EPS530 Diagnostic Testing/Individual Educational Assessment 3
EPS531 Assessment of Personality 3
*EPS532 Assessment of Cognitive Abilities 3
*EPS535 Assessment of Infants and Preschool Children/School Psychology 3
*EPS539 Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention in Schools 2
EPS561 Theory and Practice of School-Based Consultation 2-3

 

Statistics and Research Methodologies 8 SH

*ESR506 Graduate Research: Interpretive/Critical 2
*ESR507 Graduate Research: Empirical/Quantitative 2
EPS599 Thesis in Educational Psychology 4

 

Professional School Psychology, Practica, and Internship 19 SH

*EPS540 Introductory Seminar in School Psychology 2
EPS593 Legal and Professional Issues in School Psychology 2
*EPS562A, B, C Practicum in School Psychology I: Reflective Observation of School Practices (1 semester hour each) 3
EPS562D,E,F. School Psychology Practicum II: Integrating Clinical and Research Practices (2 semester hours each) 6
EPS590 Internship in School Psychology 6