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Graduate Program in School Psychology
An overview of what you need to achieve a specialist degree
(Ed.S.) in School Psychology.
What is School Psychology?
School psychologists are trained in education, mental health, child development and learning theory. They are problem solvers who, working with others, assist in changing environments, attitudes and systems to help children use their strengths to succeed in academic learning, social skills, and citizenship. School psychologists coordinate and evaluate the needs unique to individuals with special learning and behavior problems. They promote research-based psychological theory to assist in curriculum, instruction and school reform. This is performed through team problem solving, consultation, interventions, assessment, referral and case management.
School Psychology Training at APSU
The specialist degree (Ed.S.) in school psychology is designed to prepare professionals to work as licensed school psychologists. Applicants admitted to the program will receive a Master's degree upon completion of 35 hours of coursework. Additional coursework will lead to the Ed.S. degree and licensure as a school psychologist. Students who are willing to enroll in summer terms can complete the program in three years.
Admissions Requirements
Students are required to have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00, minimum scores of 400 on both the verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE, and two letters of recommendation. Students who meet admissions requirements may be admitted up to one month prior to the start of classes on a space-available basis.
The Psychology Department
The psychology department consists of 11 full faculty members with a diverse range of research and teaching interests. Faculty from the Department of Education also teach several courses required for completion of the Ed.S. The department strongly supports exceptional teaching and involvement of students in research projects. Opportunities for graduate assistantships are available both within the department and in departments across campus.
Employment Prospects
The American Psychological Association cited a shortage of school psychologists in the year 2000. An increased public awareness that mental health is important has led to an increased demand for school psychologists. Employment prospects remain optimal for school psychologists.
Program Requirements
PSY 5080 Advanced Abnormal
PSY 5110 Lifespan Development
PSY 5000 Research Methods
PSY 6020 Ethics in Psychology
PSY 5200 Assessment of Intelligence
PSY 5201 Assessment of Intelligence Practicum
PSY 5220 Assessment of Personality
PSY 5221 Assessment of Personality Practicum
PSY 5260 Psychological Consultation: Theory and Practice
PSY 5240 Treatment Planning and Intervention
PSY 5450 Intro to School Psychology
PSY 5440 Diversity Issues in Counseling
PSY 5400 Theories in Counseling
Master's Degree conferred upon completion of the above requirements.
EDUC 6500 Curriculum Improvement and Construction
EDUC 6800 Seminar on Teacher Effectiveness Or
PSY 5140 Advanced Educational Psychology
EDUC 5612 Computer for School Administrators Or
EDUC 5611 Education Computer Applications
SPED 5550 Trends and Issues in Special Education Or
SPED 5750 Classroom Management Or
PSY 5320 Learning and Behavior Disorders
EDUC 6050 Seminar on Research Or
PSY 5130 Statistics and Data Analysis
PSY 5410 Counseling Techniques
PSY 5411 Counseling Techniques Practicum
PSY 5630 School Psychology Practicum
PSY 6700 Internship in School Psychology
EDUC 6990 Field Study
Learn more about the School Psychology Program
and Graduate School . . .
Graduate School
For general information about Graduate School including financial aid, and graduate assistantships you may visit the website at
www.apsu.edu/cogs.
APSU Psychology Department
You may contact the school psychology faculty below for more information.
Maureen McCarthy, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Psychology Department
Clarksville, TN 37044
(931)221-7233
E-mail: mccarthym@apsu.edu
School Psychology Organizations and Resources
National Association of School Psychologists
4340 East West Highway
Suite 402
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.naspweb.org
American Psychological Association
Division 16
Colette Ingraham
Counseling And School Psychology
North Education Room 179
College of Education
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1179
(619) 594-6605
www.indiana.edu/~div16/index.html
TN Assoc. of School Psychologists
Rhonda Ross, President
337 Fairview
P. O. Box 316
Dover, TN 37058
rhondaross@midsouth.net
www.go.to/taspweb/
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