Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Program:
Preparation for School Psychometrist Certification
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
Major:
College: Education and Professional Studies
School Psychometrist Certification
Completion of the required courses will enable the student
to apply for official certification. This certification authorizes
the holder to serve as a School Psychometrist/Educational
Diagnostician in any accredited school in Oklahoma.
General Guidelines
1. This certification track is only available to those individuals
who are completing or have completed the Master of
Arts in Psychology – School program at the University of
Central Oklahoma
2. The applicant must satisfy all requirements related to
formal admission to the Jackson College of Graduate
Studies at the University of Central Oklahoma. Applications
may be completed online at http://www.uco.edu/
graduate/admissions.html.
3. The minimum requirements for the standard Psychometrist/Educational
Diagnostician certificate include a Master’s
degree in one of the following areas: psychology,
educational psychology, child psychology, special education,
counseling, or a related field.
4. The applicant shall pass the School Psychometry State
Curriculum Examination prior to being issued a certificate.
5. The applicant must complete a minimum of twenty-five
(25) semester hours of graduate course work as outlined
below, beyond the prerequisites.
6. For recommendation by the University of Central Oklahoma,
a minimum of the last nine semester hours of
course work must be completed at the University of Central
Oklahoma.
7. Applicants must successfully complete all portfolio requirements
as designated by the program.
School Psychometrist/Educational Diagnostician
Required Courses.....................................................25 hrs
B. Psychoeducational Diagnostic Procedures....... 9 hrs
PSY 5803 Individual Testing - Wechsler
PSY 5813 Diagnostic Testing Techniques
SPED 5212 Legal Aspects of Special Education
C. Practicum in School Psychometry
PSY 5902 Practicum in Sch. Psychometry
(150 clock hours of direct service)
D. School Psychological Services
PSY 5722 Intro. to School Psych. Services
Total – Schl. Psychometrist/Educ. Diagnos........25 hrs
Certificate: Standard
Individuals who hold teacher certification via a State Department
of Education’s Alternative Certification method will not
be recommended for additional certifications by UCO. Those
individuals may apply for additional certification directly to
the Oklahoma State Department of Education through that
agency’s Alternative Certification program.
A. Core Area - A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours is
required with one course from areas 1-4 listed below
1. Special Education
SPED 5443 Behavioral Classroom Mgmt
2. Psychology of School-Aged Children
PSY 5143 Advanced Developmental Psych
OR
PTE 5822 Advanced Psychology of Childhood
OR
PTE 5832 Advanced Psych. of Adolescence
3. Special Psychology
PSY 5233 Psychopathology
4. Statistics
PSY 5383 Multivariate Analysis OR
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