Psychology

School Psychologist (72 hours)
The specialization in School Psychology provides the opportunity for the student to assess, evaluate, counsel, prescribe, and implement remedial procedures for students with behavioral, intellectual, and emotional problems. The degree plan fulfills the requirements necessary to qualify students to obtain National Certification from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

This degree plan is also comprised of the 45 hours educational requirement necessary to qualify for the Licensed Psychological Associate from the Kentucky State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. The educational requirements for licensure as a Psychological Practitioner includes a total 60 hours of coursework and five years of supervised experience as a Psychological Associate.

Complete information regarding these requirements may be found at the official website of the Kentucky State Board of Examiners of Psychology.

NB: Students should be aware that this program does not lead to state certification in Kentucky through EPSB (Education Professional Standards Board). Rather, the curriculum is designed for students who may wish to apply for national certification through NASP (National Association for School Psychology), and/or for licensure as a Psychological Associate or Psychological Practitioner through the Kentucky State Board of Examiners of Psychology.

School Psychology Planned Program
Graduate Psychology Course Descriptions

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Program  Outline:

Foundational Courses (22 hours):
GRST 501 Introduction to Graduate Studies
PSYH 511 Advanced Developmental Psychology
PSYH 512 Statistics for Mental Health Professionals
PSYH 515 Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods
PSYH 520 Advanced Psychopathology
PSYH 575 Advanced Behavioral Neuroscience
PSYH 592 Social & Community Psychology
PSYH 660 Ethics & professional Practice

School Psychology Program Courses (21 hours):
PSYH 502 Theories of Counseling & Psychotherapy
PSYH 550 Practicum in Counseling/Psychotherapy
PSYH 650 Advanced Psychology of Learning
PSYH 655 – Multicultural & Diversity Issues (3)
PSYH 670 Clinical Assessment of Intellectual Functioning
PSYH 675 – Clinical Assessment of Emot/Psych Functioning (3)
PSYH 679 – Practicum in Assessment (3)

Specialist Certification Courses (27 hours)

PSYH 521 Introduction to School Psychology
PSYH 565 Survey of Exceptionalities
OR SPED 501 Survey of Exceptional Learners
PSYH 672 Psychoeducational Assessment
OR SPED 511 Assessment Proc for Exceptional Learners
SPED 503 Behavior Management for Exceptional Learners
SPED 513 Diagnosis and Prescriptive Teaching
SPED 515 Instructional Procedures for LBD Learners
EDAD 565 Special Education Law and Procedures
PSYH 690 Internship I
PSYH 691 Internship II

Elective Courses (select 3 hours from the following)

EDAD 530 School Law
EDAD 560 School and Community Relations
PSYH 630 Family Systems Theory
EDUC 502 Curriculum Design
EDUC 530 Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties
SPED 504 Career Education for Exceptional Learners
SPED 505 Characteristics & Educ Prog of Exceptional Learners