Graduate Catalog 2023-2024

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 5296School Consultation, Collaboration, and Organization

2

PSYC 5297Practicum in School Consulting, Collaboration, and Organization

1

PSYC 6090Psychopathology Throughout the Life Cycle

3

PSYC 6255Cognitive Assessment

2

PSYC 6265Personality Assessment

2

PSYC 6216Psychoeducational Evaluation and Intervention

2

PSYC 6428Practicum in Psychoeducational Evaluation and Intervention

1

PSYC 6285Intervention and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents

2

PSYC 6286Practicum in Intervention and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents

1

PSYC 6290Group Psychotherapy

2

PSYC 6291Practicum in Group Psychotherapy

1

PSYC 6914Practicum in Cognitive Assessment

1

PSYC 6915Practicum in Personality Assessment

1

PSYC 6933Practice I: Personal and Professional Development

1

PSYC 6944Practice II: School Psychology

3

PSYC 6945Practice III: School Psychology

3

PSYC 6946Practice IV: School Psychology

3

SEMI 6970Integration Seminar

3