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Course Sequence
School Psychology (PsyD)

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2018-2019 Academic Year

First Year

Term 1: Summer

SPSY 510	Learning: Theory & Application	*3 Credits*
SPSY 524	Basic Principles in Behavior Analysis	*3 Credits*
TOTAL CREDITS		6

Term 2: Fall

WRIT 100	Writing in Psychology	*0 Credits*
SPSY 501	Professional School Psychology	*2 Credits*
SPSY 512	Psychometrics	*3 Credits*
SPSY 613	Assessment I: Cognitive	*3 Credits*
TOTAL CREDITS		8

Term 3: Winter

SPSY 526	Single Case Experimental Design	*3 Credits*
SPSY 528	Behavior Assessment	*3 Credits*
SPSY 615	Assessment II: Academic	*3 Credits*
TOTAL CREDITS		9

Term 4: Spring

SPSY 507	Exceptional Child	*2 Credits*
SPSY 551	Practicum: Functional Assessment	*1 Credit*
SPSY 618	Assessment III: Behavioral, Social & Emotional	*3 Credits*
SPSY 749	Social Aspects of Behavior	*1 Credit*
SPSY 750	Lifespan Development Theories	*1 Credit*
SPSY 751	Affective Aspects of Behavior	*1 Credit*
TOTAL CREDITS		9

Second Year

Term 1: Summer

SPSY 508	Multicultural Counseling: Methods & Techniques	*3 Credits*
SPSY 527	Ethics, Law & Professional Practice	*3 Credits*
TOTAL CREDITS		6

Term 2: Fall

SPSY 619	Consultation & Collaboration in Educational Settings	*3 Credits*
SPSY 652	Practicum: Applied Law & Ethics	*1 Credit*
SPSY 622	Direct Assessment of Academic Skills	*1 Credit*
SPSY 748	Biological Aspects of Behavior	*1 Credit*
SPSY 771	Integrative Seminar: Cognitive Development	*1 Credit*
SPSY 783	Research Methods	*3 Credits*
TOTAL CREDITS		10

Term 3: Winter

SPSY 617	Academic & Behavioral Intervention	*3 Credits*
SPSY 653	Practicum: School-Wide Practices	*1 Credit*
SPSY 772	Integrative Seminar: Social/Affective	*1 Credit*
SPSY 784	Statistical Analysis	*3 Credits*
TOTAL CREDITS		8

Term 4: Spring

SPSY 525	Behavior Change & Systems Support	*3 Credits*
SPSY 654	Practicum: Family-School Partnerships	*1 Credit*
SPSY 732	Child & Adolescent Psychopathology	*3 Credits*
SPSY 773	Integrative Seminar: Biology & Physical Development	*1 Credit*
TOTAL CREDITS		8

Third Year

Term 1: Summer

SPSY 796	Objective Comprehensive Exam	*0 Credits*
SPSY 733	History & Systems of Psychology	*2 Credits*
SPSY 752	Qualitative Analysis	*1 Credit*
TOTAL CREDITS		3

Term 2: Fall

SPSY 734	Multicultural Community School Psychology	*3 Credits*
SPSY 736	CBT I	*2 Credits*
SPSY 760	Advanced Practicum Seminar I	*1 Credit*
SPSY 776	Dissertation Seminar I	*1 Credit*
TOTAL CREDITS		7

Term 3: Winter

SPSY 737	CBT II: Treatment Strategies	*2 Credits*
SPSY 746	Physiology & Neuro-Anatomy	*3 Credits*
SPSY 761	Advanced Practicum Seminar II	*1 Credit*
SPSY 777	Dissertation Seminar II	*1 Credit*
TOTAL CREDITS		7

Term 4: Spring

SPSY 620	Prevention & Crisis Intervention	*3 Credits*
SPSY 623	English Learners: Implications & Accommodations	*3 Credits*
SPSY 738	CBT III: Applications	*1 Credit*
SPSY 762	Advanced Practicum Seminar III	*1 Credit*
SPSY 778	Dissertation Seminar III	*1 Credit*
TOTAL CREDITS		9

Fourth year

Term 1: Summer

NO COURSES
TOTAL CREDITS		0

Term 2: Fall

SPSY 741	Assessment IV: Neuropsychology	*3 Credits*
SPSY 745	Supervision	*1 Credit*
SPSY 793	School-Based Externship	*1 Credit*
SPSY 792	Dissertation Advisement	*1 Credit*
TOTAL CREDITS		6

Term 3: Winter

SPSY 735	Linking Neuropsychological Assessments to Interventions	*3 Credits*
SPSY 794	School-Based Externship	*1 Credit*
SPSY 792	Dissertation Advisement	*1 Credit*
TOTAL CREDITS		5

Term 4: Spring

SPSY 739	Private Practice Seminar	*1 Credit*
SPSY 747	Neuropathology	*1 Credit*
SPSY 795	School-Based Externship	*1 Credit*
SPSY 792	Dissertation Advisement	*1 Credit*
TOTAL CREDITS		4

Fifth year

Term 1: Summer

SPSY 700	Introduction to Internship	*0 Credits*
TOTAL CREDITS		0

Term 2: Fall

SPSY 786	Internship Seminar I	*1 Credit*
TOTAL CREDITS		1

Term 3: Winter

SPSY 787	Internship Seminar II	*1 Credit*
TOTAL CREDITS		1

Term 4: Spring

SPSY 788	Internship Seminar III	*1 Credit*
TOTAL CREDITS		1

Total credits required for degree completion		108