Respecialization in School Psychology (Professional Certificate)
The purpose of the professional certificate is to offer theoretical and practical teaching for re-specialization in School Psychology for those people who have a master's degree or doctorate in psychology, according to the standards of the certifying organizations in Puerto Rico and the United States. Courses and practical experience expose students to the topics and experiences basic to competent practice in the specialty of school psychology.
The Professional Certificate of Respecialization in School Psychology aims to develop competencies associated with school consulting and evaluation and intervention for the development of the academic, emotional and social skills of children and adolescents.
The student may choose either of the two options, regardless of whether he or she has a Master's or Doctorate degree. Option Number 1 consists of 18 credits and a 1200-hour internship of 6 credits for a total of 22 credits. The option will allow the graduate to meet one of the requirements to aspire to the Certification as a Specialist in School Psychology granted by NASP. The second option consists of 18 credits and a supervised practice of 420 hours for a total of 21 credits. This option will allow you to work in Puerto Rico.
The Metropolitan Campus is authorized to offer this program.
Competencies of the graduate profile
Knowledge
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- the theoretical foundations of psychoeducational, cognitive and personality evaluation processes.
- the conceptual and theoretical bases of different intervention and consulting models specific to school psychology.
Abilities
- Establish psychological and psychoeducational diagnoses in populations of children and adolescents.
- Develop intervention plans for different psychological and psychoeducational conditions.
- Offer consulting and psychoeducational interventions in different components of the school system.
Attitudes
- Appreciate the human and functional diversity in the components of the school system and in the individual learning characteristics in psychological interventions.
Admission requirements
- Possess a Master's or Doctorate in Psychology from an accredited university.
- Present an original negative Criminal Record Certificate issued in the last 30 days by the Puerto Rico Police Department.
- Hold an interview with the Certificate admission committee and be favorably recommended.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RESPECIALIZATION IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY (PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE)
| Core requirements |
16 credits |
| Practice experiences |
5 u 6 credits |
| Total |
21 u 22 credits |
Practice experiences - 5 u 6 credits
Core requirements - 16 credits
| 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 6216 | Psychoeducational Evaluation and Intervention | 2 |
| PSYC 6255 | Cognitive Assessment | 2 |
| PSYC 6285 | Intervention and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents | 2 |
| PSYC 6286 | Practicum in Intervention and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents | 1 |
| PSYC 6428 | Practicum in Psychoeducational Evaluation and Intervention | 1 |
| PSYC 6914 | Practicum in Cognitive Assessment | 1 |
| PSYC 6938 | PRACTICE IN EMOTIONAL AND PERSONALITY PSYCHODIAGNOSIS | 1 |