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DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY


Course Sequence 
School Psychology (PsyD)

The courses and sequence listed below are subject to change. Please consult the course catalog for additional information.

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First Year

Term 1: Summer
SPSY 531 Theories of Learning and Behavior 3 Credits
SPSY 524 Basic Principles in Applied 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
SPSY 725 Cognitive Aspects of Behavior 1 Credit
TOTAL CREDITS
 9

Term 3: Winter
SPSY 504 Developmental Psychology 1 Credit
SPSY 507 Exceptional Child 2 Credits
SPSY 528 Behavior Assessment 3 Credits
SPSY 615 Assessment II: Academic 3 Credits
TOTAL CREDITS
 9

Term 4: Spring
SPSY 551 Practicum: Functional Assessment 1 Credit
SPSY 618 Assessment III: Behavioral, Social and Emotional 3 Credits
SPSY 748 Biological Aspects of Behavior 1 Credit
SPSY 749 Social Aspects of Behavior 1 Credit
SPSY 751 Affective Aspects of Behavior 1 Credit
TOTAL CREDITS
 7

Second Year

Term 1: Summer
SPSY 508 Foundations of Psychotherapy 3 Credits
SPSY 527 Ethics and Law in Professional Practice 3 Credits
TOTAL CREDITS
 6

Term 2: Fall
SPSY 619 Consultation and Collaboration in Educational Settings 3 Credits
SPSY 622 Direct Assessment of Academic Skills 1 Credit
SPSY 664 School-Based Practicum 1 Credit
SPSY 732 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology 3 Credits
SPSY 774 Advanced Integrative Knowledge Seminar 2 Credits
TOTAL CREDITS
 10

Term 3: Winter
SPSY 526 Single Case Experimental Design 3 Credits
SPSY 614 Multicultural Perspectives in Psychology 3 Credits
SPSY 617 Academic and Behavioral Intervention 3 Credits
SPSY 664 School-Based Practicum 1 Credit
TOTAL CREDITS
 10

Term 4: Spring
SPSY 525 Behavior Change and Systems Support 3 Credits
SPSY 535 Clinical Supervision Management and Training 3 Credits
SPSY 623 English Learners: Implications and Accommodations 3 Credits
SPSY 664 School-Based Practicum 1 Credit
TOTAL CREDITS
 10

Third Year

Term 1: Summer
SPSY 796 Objective Comprehensive Exam 0 Credits
SPSY 733 History and Systems of Psychology 2 Credits
SPSY 776 Dissertation Seminar 1 Credit
TOTAL CREDITS
 3

Term 2: Fall
SPSY 736 CBT I 2 Credits
SPSY 760 Advanced Practicum Seminar I 1 Credit
SPSY 792 Dissertation Advisement 1 Credit
SPSY 783 Research Methods 3 Credits
TOTAL CREDITS
 7

Term 3: Winter
SPSY 737 CBT II: Treatment Strategies 2 Credits
SPSY 761 Advanced Practicum Seminar II 1 Credit
SPSY 784 Statistical Analysis 3 Credits
SPSY 792 Dissertation Advisement 1 Credit
TOTAL CREDITS
 7

Term 4: Spring
SPSY 506 Physiology 3 Credits
SPSY 620 Prevention and Crisis Intervention 3 Credits
SPSY 738 CBT III: Applications 1 Credit
SPSY 762 Advanced Practicum Seminar III 1 Credit
SPSY 792 Dissertation Advisement 1 Credit
TOTAL CREDITS
 9

Fourth year

Term 1: Summer
NO COURSES    
TOTAL CREDITS
 0

Term 2: Fall
SPSY 745 Supervision 1 Credit
SPSY 747 Neuropathology 1 Credit
SPSY 779 School-Based Externship 1 Credit
SPSY 792 Dissertation Advisement 1 Credit
TOTAL CREDITS
 4

Term 3: Winter
SPSY 741 Assessment IV: Neuropsychology 3 Credits
SPSY 779 School-Based Externship 1 Credit
SPSY 792 Dissertation Advisement 1 Credit
TOTAL CREDITS
 5

Term 4: Spring
SPSY 735 Linking Neuropsychological Assessments to Interventions 3 Credits
SPSY 740 Instructional Design and Delivery 1 Credit
SPSY 779 School-Based Externship 1 Credit
SPSY 792 Dissertation Advisement * 1 Credit
SPSY XXX Dissertation Editing ** 0 Credits
TOTAL CREDITS
 6

* Students will continue to take SPSY 792 until dissertation has been successfully defended. Dissertation credits beyond the required 7 terms do not count for total degree credit requirements.

** Doctoral students who have successfully defended their dissertations will register for this course until all edits are made to the satisfaction of their dissertation chairs/committees and the final documents are submitted for binding. The fee will be waived for the first term; for any subsequent terms, students will be charged for one credit/term until the final documents are submitted for binding. To have the Doctor of Psychology degree conferred a student is required to complete all degree requirements as well as bind their dissertation for the library.

Fifth year

Term 1: Summer
SPSY 700 Introduction to Internship 0 Credits
TOTAL CREDITS
 0

Term 2: Fall
SPSY 786 Internship 1 Credit
TOTAL CREDITS
 1

Term 3: Winter
SPSY 787 Internship 1 Credit
TOTAL CREDITS
 1

Term 4: Spring
SPSY 788 Internship  1 Credit
TOTAL CREDITS
 1
Total credits required for degree completion 111
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