Specialization in School Psychology

Competencies Profile of Graduates

Knowledge

1. Distinguish the theoretical foundations of the psychoeducational, cognitive and personality evaluation processes.
2. Determine the conceptual and theoretical bases of different intervention and consulting models specific to the specialization.

Skills

1. Perform psychological and psychoeducational diagnoses in children and adolescent populations.
2. Design intervention plans for different psychological and psychoeducational conditions.
3. Conduct consulting and psycho-educational interventions to different components of the school system.

Attitudes

1. Value family and cultural backgrounds, as well as individual learning characteristics in psychological interventions.

Requirements for the Specialization in School Psychology - 34 credits

Required Courses

PSYC 5296	School Consultation, Collaboration, and Organization	2
PSYC 5297	Practicum in School Consulting, Collaboration, and Organization	1
PSYC 6090	Psychopathology Throughout the Life Cycle	3
PSYC 6255	Cognitive Assessment	2
PSYC 6265	Personality Assessment	2
PSYC 6216	Psychoeducational Evaluation and Intervention	2
PSYC 6428	Practicum in Psychoeducational Evaluation and Intervention	1
PSYC 6285	Intervention and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents	2
PSYC 6286	Practicum in Intervention and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents	1
PSYC 6290	Group Psychotherapy	2
PSYC 6291	Practicum in Group Psychotherapy	1
PSYC 6914	Practicum in Cognitive Assessment	1
PSYC 6915	Practicum in Personality Assessment	1
PSYC 6933	Practice I: Personal and Professional Development	1
PSYC 6944	Practice II: School Psychology	3
PSYC 6945	Practice III: School Psychology	3
PSYC 6946	Practice IV: School Psychology	3
SEMI 6970	Integration Seminar	3