School Psychology Courses
Spy 671 Individual Differences in Human Behavior (3)
Emphasis on multiple theoretical perspectives and research in understanding and explaining the bases of individual differences and their effects in a variety of contexts. Relevance of these as a foundation for the practice of professional psychology. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Spy 672 Developmental Neuropsychology (3)
Study of brain-behavior relationships across the developmental lifespan with special emphasis on neurodevelopment. A review of recent concepts, problems, and methods in the field. Issues from neuroanatomy to higher mental processes and rehabilitation. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Spy 673 Social Psychology Foundations in Professional Psychology (3)
Introduction to social psychology theory, concepts, and research with emphasis on social cognition, influence, interpersonal relationships, prosocial behavior, aggression, prejudice, and group dynamics. Relevance of these concepts as a foundation for the practice of professional psychology. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Spy 687 Institute (1-9)
A special course, not part of the pattern of regular offerings, designed to meet non-recurring needs.
Spy 690 Introduction to School Psychology (3)
Introduction to school psychology, including a historical overview of the field, ethical and legal issues, and current roles and functions of school psychologists. Prerequisite: First-year students enrolled in school psychology program or consent of instructor.
Spy 780 Psychoeducational Assessment I: Intellectual (4)
Introduction to the nature of human intelligence/cognitive abilities, its measurement, test bias, and the assessment of individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, evaluation of information obtained during the assessment process through empirically-based, psychometrically defensible methods. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Spy 781 Psychoeducational Assessment II: Educational (3)
Assumptions, purposes, and issues regarding the ethical and legal uses of assessment techniques; assessment of academic functioning using multiple techniques with diverse learners; interpretation, integration, and communication of data for diagnosis and planning interventions. Prerequisite: Spy 780 or consent of instructor.
Spy 782 Psychoeducational Assessment III: Behavioral and Social-Emotional (3)
Introduction to the theory, research, and application of methods for assessing social, emotional, and behavioral functioning of children and adolescents. Experience administering, scoring, and interpreting assessment results, and writing reports in an ethical manner. Prerequisite: Spy 780, Spy 781, or consent of instructor.
Spy 784 ( E Psy 784) School Crisis Preparedness and Intervention (3)
Overview of school crisis prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery, with a focus on crisis plans, multidisciplinary crisis teams, and rationale and procedures for psychological triage and indirect and direct interventions to increase adaptive coping. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Spy 785 Psychoeducational Intervention I: Behavioral Consultation and Intervention (3)
Introduction to behavioral consultation and intervention with children and adolescents, with an emphasis on school settings. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Spy 786 (E Psy 786) Instructional Consultation and Intervention (3)
Overview of instructional consultation theory, research, and practice in the use of data-based decision making for the selection, design, implementation, and evaluation of empirically-based comprehensive instructional consultation and academic interventions. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Spy 787 Psychoeducational Intervention III: Psychotherapy (3)
Overview of theory, practice, and research on individual and group psychotherapeutic interventions with children and adolescents across legal, ethical, developmental, and cultural contexts. Emphasis on the use and evaluation of evidence-based interventions. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Spy 788 Psychoeducational Intervention IV: Prevention and Health Promotion (3)
Introduction to population-based mental and physical health promotion and the prevention of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional problems in schools through organizational consultation and intervention. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
Spy 789 Developmental Psychopathology (3)
Introduction to child and adolescent psychopathology, including diagnostic systems and evidence-based assessment and intervention practices, with a particular emphasis on their use in schools. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Spy 790 Field Experience I: Practicum in School Psychology (3)
Initial supervised experiences in the principles, ethical and legal practices, and applications of school psychology in conducting comprehensive assessments, consultation, counseling, and integrated report writing with actual children and youth, two days per week in public schools. Interns also participate in regularly scheduled didactic training. Prerequisites: Spy 780, Spy 781 and concurrent enrollment in Spy 785, 786, 787, 788, or consent of instructor.
Spy 798 Seminar in Selected Topics in School Psychology (1-6)
Provides intensive study of selected theoretical and professional issues in school psychology. Specific topics to be announced at time of offering. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Spy 799 Research Issues in School Psychology (3)
Advanced examination of current research areas and methodologies, including research ethics, in school psychology. Experience in developing and evaluating research studies. Prerequisite: Psy 750 or equivalent; consent of instructor.
Spy 887 Institute in Education (1-9)
A special course, not part of the pattern of regular offerings, designed to meet non-recurring needs.
Spy 890 Field Experience I: Psych-Educational/Clinical (2-6)
Supervised experience in aspects of school psychological services. Divisional permission.
Spy 894 CAS Internship in School Psychology (3)
Culminating supervised internship experiences in public schools for CAS students in the principles, ethical and legal practices, and applications of school psychology in addressing the needs of children, youth, families, and staff. Interns also participate in regularly scheduled didactic training. Prerequisites: Spy 780, 781, 782, 785, 786, 787, 788, 790, or consent of instructor.
Spy 895 Field Experience II: School (PsyD) (3)
Initial supervised experiences in public schools, 3 days a week, in the principles, ethical and legal practices, and applications of school psychology in addressing the needs of children, youth, families, and staff. Prerequisites: Spy 780, 781, 782, 785, 786, 787, 788, 790, or consent of instructor.
Spy 896 Field Experience III: Advanced Field School or Agency (3-12)
Advanced, supervised experiences in an approved public school or agency for PsyD students; refinement of previously learned skills; development of more specialized skills to address the needs of children, youth, families, and staff using ethical and legal practices. Under joint supervision of a university faculty member and on-site certified or licensed psychologists. Trainees also participate in regularly scheduled didactic training. Course grading is Load Only and does not earn credit. Prerequisites: Spy 780, 781, 782, 785, 786, 787, 788, 790, 895, and consent of instructor.
Spy 898 Internship (Psy.D.) (1-12)
Supervised experience in an approved setting. Course grading is Load Only and does not earn credit.
Spy 899 Professional Dissertation (1)
Required of all candidates completing the Psy.D. Registration for this course is limited to doctoral students who have been admitted to candidacy. Course grading is Load Only and does not earn credit.
