School Psychology (MS)

This course provides an overview of the procedures and process of behavior change in applied contexts as well as the research methods that support the evaluation of behavior change. Topics covered include the behavioral model, single subject research designs, behavioral assessment, intervention planning, prevention of behavior problems, behavioral acceleration procedures, and behavioral deceleration procedures. Several methods will be used to attain course goals including class discussion, lecture, assigned readings, and student projects.

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Details the principles and standards put forth by the APA to guide the profession of psychology. The course is oriented towards those going into either a career in therapy (i.e., clinical, counseling, or school psychology), research or teaching.

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This course will introduce school psychology doctoral students to the wide range of professional issues relevant to school psychology and provide a context for their training at Minnesota State Mankato.

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This course focuses on the role that standardized tests and measures play in educational decision-making. Students also learn how to evaluate the psychometric quality of tests.

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The basic skills required to professionally administer intelligence tests are covered. Students develop initial fluency in the administration of at least two tests and are exposed to several others.

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Topics include models of consultation, the development of school and parent consultation skills, and providing educational and mental health services across all levels of prevention.

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This is the first half of a year-long practicum placement in which students engage in a wide variety of professional school psychology practices under the supervision of a licensed practicing school psychologist. Students complete 160 hours of field experience.

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This is a continuation of PSYC 750. Students complete an additional 160 hours of field experience in school psychology.

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Research methodology and statistical procedures involving descriptive and inferential techniques for simple and multivariate situations involving parametric and non parametric variables using manual and computer methods.

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Individualized student paper based on an extensive review of literature in some area of psychology.

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