Apr 02, 2025

2013-2014 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2013)

2013-2014 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2013) ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.

Psychology - EdS

School Psychology, NASP-approved

USU’s nationally approved program in school psychology emphasizes child development issues, assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral disorders, and consultation activities appropriate to school settings. The program is approved by the Utah State Office of Education for licensure of school psychologists. Students are required to complete a research thesis (Graduate School Plan A option).

Absolute undergraduate course prerequisites for admission to the EdS specialization in School Psychology are as follows: (1) Abnormal Psychology, and (2) Theories/Research in Personality.

The following courses are required:

PSY 6150 - Evidence-Based Practice I: Children and Adolescents 2
PSY 6290 - Diversity Issues in Treatment and Assessment 3
PSY 6310 - Intellectual Assessment 3
PSY 6320 - Objective Assessment of Personality and Affect 3
PSY 6600 - Research Design and Analysis I 3
PSY 6350 - Introduction to Theories of Intervention in Psychology 3
PSY 6360 - Introduction to the Practice of Professional Psychology 3
PSY 6380 - Practicum in School Psychology 3 (Students must earn 3 credits during each of two semesters.) (6 credits required)
PSY 6410 - Psychoeducational Assessment 3
PSY 6450 - Introduction to School Psychology 1
PSY 6530 - Developmental Psychology 3
PSY 6570 - Introduction to Educational and Psychological Research 3
PSY 6630 - Supervision and Consultation in Psychological and Educational Settings 3
PSY 6660 - Cognition and Instruction 3
PSY 6810 - Seminar 1-3 Advanced Academic and Behavioral Interventions (3 credits required)
PSY 6810 - Seminar 1-3 Theory and Practice in School Psychology (2 credits maximum)
PSY 6810 - Seminar
1-3 Parent Training (7 credits required)
PSY 6950 - Internship in School Psychology 1-3 (Students must earn 3 credits during each of two consecutive semesters.)(6 credits required)
PSY 6970 - Thesis 1-6 (6 credits required)
PSY 7250 - Professional Ethics and Standards 1-3 (3 credits required)
PSY 7270 - Lifespan Psychopathology 3
PSY 7820 - Neuropsychology: Principles and Assessment 2 or 4 (2 credits required)