Doctor of Psychology - School Psychology Specialization
School Psychology Specialization
In the School Psychology concentration, an additional practicum course will be required. It is expected that most of the students who enroll in the school psychology concentration of the Psy.D. program, if already employed as school psychologists, will continue in their current jobs. Thus, their supervised practicum experiences will take place within their own school systems. In the event the program enrolls a school psychology student not employed by a school district, the faculty will locate a school district for a practicum placement. Students in the School Psychology concentration will also complete additional practicum experiences through the Department of Psychology Training Clinic on the WKU Campus.
Specializations in School Psychology Students will complete 9 hours in one of three specializations |
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Prefix & Number |
Course Title |
Course Description |
Credit Hours |
Therapies and Interventions with Children |
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CNS 569 |
Play Therapy |
Provides an overview of the essential elements and principles of play therapy including history, theories, and techniques. Assists students in understanding the developmental, social, cognitive, and emotional issues that impact children’s behavior. |
3 |
One of the following courses |
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CNS 613 |
Advanced Play Therapy |
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3 |
CNS 612 |
Expressive Arts Techniques in Counseling |
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3 |
CNS 611 |
Sandtray Techniques in Counseling |
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3 |
Autism Spectrum Disorder |
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PSY 766 |
Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders |
Examines methods, instruments, and skills of assessing Autism Spectrum Disorder. Supervised practice with assessment instruments. Students are responsible for their own transportation to assessment sites. |
3 |
SPED 610 |
Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Pervasive Developmental Delays |
Comprehensive review of ASD from the perspectives of various disciplines. Theories of causation, developmental aspects, descriptive and diagnostic characteristics, and legal and social issues. Thirty field experience hours required. |
3 |
SPED 618 |
Social Skills Instruction and Behavioral Programming for Students with ASD |
Development of competencies in assessing, designing, and implementing social skills instruction and behavioral programming for students with ASD. |
3 |
Educational Leadership Select three of the following, or equivalent, courses |
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EDAD 620 |
Seminar in Administration of Special Education |
This seminar in the administration of special education explores the ISLLC and CEC Standards; educational reform; issues in consultation and collaboration in creating inclusive school environments; and team building strategies of school resource personnel to enhance the educational achievement of all students with disabilities. |
3 |
EDAD 630 |
Special Education Law and Finance |
Comprehensive study of existing school law codes for special education; budgeting and financial accounting for local, state and federal monies; and grant activities. |
3 |
EDAD 640 |
Introduction to School Leadership |
Survey course designed to provide a foundation in the concepts of school leadership, especially as they relate to the role of administrators in P-12 settings. Field work consistent with the role of the school principal is required. |
3 |
EDAD 659 |
Strategic Planning in Education |
Examination of planning processes used by leaders to direct educational change and improvement. Includes strategic planning approaches designed to address macro and micro organizational goals. |
3 |
EDAD 677 |
Legal Issues for Professional Educators |
Clinical study of existing school code; judicial decision; administrative problems and school code. |
3 |
EDAD 684 |
Instructional Leadership |
This unit addresses the role of instructional leaders in facilitating best practices in assessment and instruction. |
3 |
CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Gary A. Ransdell Hall, Office 3012
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11030,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030
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