The Graduate Bulletin 2011-2012 solving framework. A variety of assessment techniques are covered including observation, interviewing, rating scales, functional behavior assessment, curriculum-based assessment and basics of parent/teacher consultation. Emphasis on ensuring decisions and interventions are creating positive change for students from a wide variety of socioeconomic, cultural and language backgrounds. Concurrent enrollment in PSY 641 Practicum I. PSY 621L Assessment/Intervention I Lab (0) Assessment/Intervention I: Basic Processes Lab PSY 622 Assessment/Intervention II: Special Populations (4) Includes intellectual assessment and instructional intervention techniques with an emphasis on linking assessment and intervention. Focus on students with mild to moderate disabilities. Written and oral communication skills emphasized. Registration in separate lab required. Concurrent enrollment in PSY 642 Practicum II. PSY 622L Assessment/Intervention II: Special Populations Lab (0) Assessment/Intervention II: Special Populations Lab PSY 633 Statistics/Methods for School Psychologists (2) Examines principles of univariate and non-parametric statistics, including inferential tests, correlations, and regression, as well as critical analysis and interpretation of school psychology relevant research articles. Also includes examination of experimental, quasi-experimental, survey, and descriptive research, focusing on designs, validity, power, effect size, and ethical principles. Prerequisite: One course in statistics. PSY 634 Applied Research for School Psychologists (3) Primary focus on data collection and analysis skills for the practicing school psychologist. Applied research techniques including single subject and small n designs; program evaluation; action research. Ethical issues related to school-based data sets and vulnerable and diverse populations. Writing an applied research proposal. Prerequisite: Psy 633 PSY 633 PSY 635 Research Seminar in School Psychology (1) Seminar in applications and procedures when conducting psychological research. Discussion of current issues in research. Students are expected to be
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Course Descriptions concurrently involved in thesis research. Prerequisite: PSY 634 PSY 634 PSY 641 Practicum in School Psychology I (1) On-site exposure to the practice of school psychological services and supervised experience in applying principles and techniques learned in Assessment/Intervention I. 100 clock hours. PSY 642 Practicum in School Psychology II (1) On-site exposure to the practice of school psychological services and supervised experience in applying principles and techniques learned in Assessment/Intervention II. 100 clock hours. PSY 690 Topics (1-4) Topical seminar in Psychology; may be repeated when the topic changes. PSY 695 Portfolio (Plan B) (1-4) Culmination portfolio for capstone projects. PSY 696 Project/Action Research (Plan B) (1-4) A non-thesis capstone research project. PSY 697 Independent Study (1-4) Selected readings and/or research for individual students under faculty supervision. PSY 698 Continuing Registration (1) 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. PSY 699 Thesis (Plan A) (1-4) Research and writing of the master's thesis under the supervision of the faculty chair and the thesis committee. Maximum 4 credits allowed. PSY 701 Issues in the Practice of School Psychology (2) 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.