SPY-600 Prof Issues & Ethics /School Psychology (3 credits)
This course will introduce students to the history and systems of school psychology, ethical and legal issues in school psychology, and different models of school psychology practice over time and across settings.
SPY-601 Orient to School Psychology (0 credits)
Orientation for School Psychology program
SPY-615 Charctst of Lrnrs W/Disablts (3 credits)
Students receive training on the special education evaluation process and the role of the school psychologist therein. Building on this information, and in conjunction with foundational assessment information gained in the previous semester during SPY-630 (Course 1 for this element), students begin the application of these skills as they learn about and explore characteristics of specific disabilities, with a particular emphasis on learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, other health impairments, emotional/behavioral disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders. The developmental manifestations of the various disabilities are viewed and analyzed in relation to the development of a typical learner ranging from middle childhood through adolescence. Students look at the causes and etiologies of various disabilities, the impact of cultural and environmental milieu on the student and family, and evidence-based interventions to support student outcomes. Mastery of content is demonstrated through various case conceptualizations and report submissions.
SPY-620 Prac: SPY With Multilingual Students (3 credits)
In this course, school psychology graduate students will learn frameworks of English language acquisition and development for students who speak languages other than English in their homes. Students will apply this theoretical understanding to the development and modification of school psychology services that meet the needs of ELLs. They will connect and apply these linguistic and methodological principles of bilingual and multilingual education to various contexts for school psychology practice - foundations of service delivery (NASP Domains 8,9,10), student-facing direct services (NASP Domains 3,4), system-level services (NASP 5,6,7), and cross-context practices (Data-Based Decision Making, NASP 1; Consultation and Collaboration, NASP 2). If this course is taken concurrently with a practicum, artifacts showing school psychology work with students and families in the practicum setting will also be included as evidence of outcomes.
SPY-630 Culturally Respon Intellectual Assessmnt (3 credits)
Students will learn to administer intellectual assessment tools such as the WISC-5, SB-V, and DAS-II, interpret results and write corresponding reports. Students will understand how to assess children in a culturally sensitive manner with attention given to nonverbal assessment tools and concepts such as dynamic assessment.
SPY-635 Appld Rsrch & Evid-Based Prct (3 credits)
This advanced research, assessment, and intervention course is in direct alignment with NASP Domain #9 Research and Evidence-based Practice. Through learning experiences in the course and associated practicum field placement experience, students will expand their knowledge base related to child developmental patterns to explore advanced assessment techniques that will aid in the design and implementation of academic, behavior, and mental health evidence-based interventions for students with various disabilities, such as learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disabilities, autism or intellectual disabilities. Students will demonstrate their ability to use varied data collection and analysis techniques to inform intervention. The scientist practitioner model will be emphasized and activities will be introduced that allow students to demonstrate their ability to apply research, assessment, and intervention practices at the individual and systems level. Students will apply an analytical and systematic approach to collecting and analyzing data and using this information to choose interventions and evaluate program effectiveness.
Prerequisite(s): , ,
SPY-640 Counseling Multilingual and Multicultura (3 credits)
Students will be taught to reflect on and value contributions from diverse groups and to recognize cultural influences on their own beliefs, values, and behaviors. Socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic and political marginalization of disadvantaged groups will also be discussed in relation to clinical practice. The course will focus on helping students to: develop sensitivity to cultural and sub-cultural differences; understand barriers that exist in cross-cultural counseling; understand the processes of cultural accommodation and assimilation, and cultural identity formation; and, understand the implications that bilingualism has for the counseling process. An additional focus of the course will be on helping bilingual students adjust to the educational programs that are being offered in the school and community settings. Discussion will also include helping other professionals recognize and develop skills for cross cultural counseling as well as recognizing behavioral and emotional impacts on learning. Students will begin to examine cultural considerations and differential diagnosis via practice-based evidence, evidence-based practice, and peer and supervisor consultation.
SPY-645 Behav, Soc, Emot Assmnt &inter (3 credits)
Students will learn multi-method, multi-modal assessment for behavioral, social and emotional issues for children, youth and families, including interpreting results and report writing to inform intervention and classroom strategies.
SPY-647 Prevent & Crisis Intervention in Schools (3 credits)
Students will examine the prevention and intervention models considered most effective and useful in the school setting and gain an in-depth understanding of crisis prevention and response models. Emphasis on a prevention and crisis application to child-centered issues such as abuse, divorce, family violence, loss, school-based violence, and suicide. The course will describe the impact of trauma and use of trauma-informed treatment models in schools.
SPY-648 Academic Assessmnt & Progress Monitoring (3 credits)
This course will teach students to administer standardized academic or achievement and developmental tests including the WJ-IV, WIAT III, and BDI-2 and connect assessment to inform academic-based interventions. Students will be introduced to progress monitoring tools, processes and methods to engage in data-based decision making.
SPY-650 Adv Assess Multiling Learners (3 credits)
This advanced assessment course will provide school psychologists with the knowledge and skills to comprehensively and fairly assess students from a linguistically and culturally diverse background. This course will teach best practices in the administration and interpretation of standardized assessments that are sensitive to the impact of language and culture in order minimize bias in the assessment process. Students will learn to administer standardized assessments in both Spanish and English in order to assess student language proficiency, academic skill levels, intellectual functioning, and behaviors; as well as nonverbal cognitive assessments. Students will learn to conduct informal assessments and interviews with families in order to collect information regarding students' educational and developmental history. Students will be able to use consultation strategies to work through challenging cases particularly as it relates to diverse student populations. Cases will be presented in which students must think through the role of language and culture on child development and special education eligibility. By the end of the course, students will be able to administer a variety of standardized assessments, gather multifaceted data that is sensitive to language and culture, interpret non-verbal and language acquisition assessments, summarize assessment findings in a report, and use the data for decision-making.
SPY-655 Clin Mental Hlth Couns/Chld& Adol (3 credits)
This course focuses on the origin, evaluation, interpretation and application of the major theories within cultural, global, historic, and contemporary contexts. Emphasis will be given to the application of the theories to an array of settings designed to promote prevention and treatment of psychological and social disorders on children, adolescents and families. Students study and evaluate a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches and clinical settings through their own system of values. Students develop critical thinking abilities about complex issues in mental health.
SPY-660 Apply MTSS/Addr Acad&Beh Issues (3 credits)
This course will introduce students to the model, theory and research for the multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) model including response to intervention (RtI) and positive behavioral intervention and supports (PBIS). Students will engage in the progress monitoring process including research, analysis and selection of tools and methods for assessment and intervention to inform data-based decision making practices.
SPY-670 Applied Resrch & Evidence Based Practice (3 credits)
This advanced research, assessment, and intervention course is in direct alignment with NASP Domain #9 Research and Evidence-based Practice. Through learning experiences in the course and associated practicum field placement experience, students will expand their knowledge base related to child developmental patterns to explore advanced assessment techniques that will aid in the design and implementation of academic, behavior, and mental health evidence-based interventions for students with various disabilities, such as learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disabilities, autism or intellectual disabilities. Students will demonstrate their ability to use varied data collection and analysis techniques to inform intervention. The scientist practitioner model will be emphasized and activities will be introduced that allow students to demonstrate their ability to apply research, assessment, and intervention practices at the individual and systems level. Students will apply an analytical and systematic approach to collecting and analyzing data and using this information to choose interventions and evaluate program effectiveness.
SPY-690 Consult & Collabor W/Teachers & Families (3 credits)
Admission to School Psychology program. Students will learn different models of consultation and collaboration to effectively manage professional interactions between families and schools as well as individuals and families and the community in meeting the academic and mental health needs of a diverse student population.
SPY-697 Independent Study (1-4 credits)
Independent Study
SPY-698 Practicum 1: School Psychology (3 credits)
Under supervision by a school psychologist, students will complete at least 300 hours in a school psychology setting where they will apply skills and knowledge they have acquired in the program. Applied skills include data-based decision making, assessment, intervention, consultation, and counseling.
SPY-699 Practicum 2: School Psychology (3 credits)
Under supervision by a school psychologist, students will complete at least 300 hours in a school psychology setting where they will apply skills and knowledge they have acquired in the program. Applied skills include data-based decision making, assessment, intervention, consultation, and counseling.
SPY-700 Internship 1: School Psychology (3 credits)
Under supervision from a licensed school psychologist, students complete 600 hours in an applied school psychology setting where they enact and apply skills and knowledge as a practicing school psychologist.
Prerequisite(s): SPY-699
SPY-720 Internship 2: School Psychology (3 credits)
Under supervision from a licensed school psychologist, students complete 600 hours in an applied school psychology setting where they enact and apply skills and knowledge as a practicing school psychologist.
SPY-725 Supporting Mulitling Stud Seminar (3 credits)
School psychology practitioners will integrate and apply the knowledge and skills they have learned within the domains of assessment, intervention, and consultation with a special focus on culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Course topics will explore the application of best practices in serving multicultural and multilingual students within a school's multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) and best practices in culturally- and linguistically responsive consultation. Students will have the opportunity to discuss best practices in serving multicultural and multilingual students through real life case studies. The course will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge gained in the Multicultural and Multilingual School Psychology Certificate Program by choosing among several culminating activities (i.e., Capstone) such as an analysis of system-level supports for multicultural and multilingual students, an in-depth consultation case study regarding a multilingual student, or developing a school/district improvement plan targeting multicultural and/or multilingual students.
SPY-730 Sem Mulitling Schl Psychologist (3 credits)
This course is designed for school psychologists that are able to deliver services in a language other than English. Students will integrate and apply the knowledge and skills they have learned within the domains of assessment, intervention, and consultation with a special focus on culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Course topics will explore the application of best practices in serving multicultural and multilingual students within a school's multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) and best practices in culturally- and linguistically responsive consultation. Students will have the opportunity to discuss best practices in serving multicultural and multilingual students through real life case studies. The course will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge gained in the Multicultural and Multilingual School Psychology Certificate Program by choosing among several culminating activities (i.e., Capstone) such as an analysis of system-level supports for multicultural and multilingual students, an in-depth consultation case study regarding a multilingual student, or developing a school/district improvement plan targeting multicultural and/or multilingual students. Students' level of professional language proficiency in a language besides English will be assessed by multilingual practitioners.
SPY-731 ACTFL OPI Assessment (0 credits)
Language proficiency assessment