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Initial License Only in School Psychology
Note: Applications for the licensure-only program will not be accepted for 2009-2010, pending program review.
Students with a master's, specialist's, or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, special education, or a related field may qualify for admission into the Initial License Only program. Students in the licensure program who are not seeking a master's or specialist's degree may petition to waive required coursework based on competence, experience, and/or equivalent graduate credits from other institutions. Upon admission, transcripts of previous graduate work and supporting documentation are evaluated by a faculty committee to determine which courses will be waived and to develop an individualized program plan for licensure as a school psychologist.
Licensure Requirements
A minimum of 7 semester hours of coursework
CPSY 586 Internship in School Psychology
Passing scores on the Praxis I, CBEST, or WEST-B test of basic skills*
Passing scores on the Praxis II specialty area test in psychology*
*These test scores must be on file in the Counseling Psychology department office prior to program completion.
CPSY 586 - Internship in School Psychology
Supervised experience as a school psychologist. Direct weekly supervision is provided by a field-based licensed school psychologist and indirect supervision by the course instructor. Interns provide school psychology services in consultation, counseling, assessment, intervention development, and program evaluation with K-12 students in special and regular educational settings. Regular seminar meetings allow for group supervision and the examination of legal, ethical, and professional issues. A comprehensive examination of school psychology is included.
Prerequisite: All courses required for the School Psychology Program.
Credit: 0-4 semester hours; three semesters of internship practice, for a total of 7 semester hours.