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University of Central Oklahoma Program: Major: Psychology Psychology - School Psychology Major Code: 3712 Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.) Department Psychology College Education & Professional Studies Program Coordinator/Advisor: Dr. Mary Sweet-Darter E-Mail Address: msweetdarter@uco.edu Office Address: EDU 307P Phone Number: 405-974-5478 Graduate Admissions: Carlie Wellington E-Mail Address: cwellington@uco.edu Office Address: Box 106, EDU 207 Phone Number: 405-974-5105 Psychology - School Psychology, M.A. The School Psychology Major at UCO is a NASP accredited program leading to state and national certification as a specialist-level school psychologist. There are two options. The M.A. in School Psychology option leads to a master’s degree and culminates in a post-graduate 6 credit hour [1,200 clock hour] internship and awarding of the College of Education Advanced Studies in School Psychology certificate and eligibility to sit for the national exam leading to credentialing as an NCSP. The Advanced Studies option is available to those currently holding an earned graduate degree in a related field who wish to pursue state and/or national certification in school psychology. Both M.A. in School Psychology and Advanced Studies candidates complete the same 60 credit hour program and the culminating 6 credit hour internship. Advanced Studies candidates may apply to have courses from their previous graduate degree substitute for coursework in the 60 credit hour school psychology program if the course meets the equivalency and recency requirements set by the UCO school psychology board. Courses submitted for equivalency must be accompanied by a catalog description and a syllabus from the institution where the course was taken. The School Psychology Program at the University of Central Oklahoma is designed to prepare school psychologists who work at the specialist level with children, youth, and families to prevent and solve individual, school and family-related problems. At UCO, school psychology is viewed as a specialty within the area of psychology. Our philosophy is that all children and youth have a right to maximize their personal potential, gain social competencies, and accomplish meaningful goals. We believe that prevention is the best intervention; however, when problems arise, we believe that problem solving must occur in the full light of cultural, ethnic, and family diversity with particular attention given the culture of the school in which the problem exists. The program emphasizes utilizing the full range of psychological services in schools and school-related mental health settings. The school psychologist’s role is viewed as one that includes the prevention, assessment, and remediation of child and adolescent learning and behavior problems through direct Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013 College: Education and Professional Studies and indirect services. Training is broad and provided in the context of research and highest ethical standards and adheres to the conceptual framework of the College of Education. (Program objectives are based on the NASP domains National Association of School Psychologists standards for training and practice.) School Psychology is accredited by NASP. Program Objectives 1. Use several models and methods of assessment in order to identify individual and group strengths and needs and use these models and methods as part of a systematic data collection system for evidence-based decision making. 2. Collaborate effectively with others in planning and making decisions at the individual, group, and system levels using consultation and collaboration models best suited to the situation at hand. 3. Work collaboratively with others in developing appropriate cognitive and academic goals for students with different abilities, disabilities, strengths, and needs and evaluate the effectiveness of selected interventions. 4. Use knowledge of human developmental processes to collaboratively assess and design services that will enhance the behavioral, affective, adaptive, and social skill development of students of varying abilities, disabilities, strengths, and needs as well as implement and evaluate those services. 5. Demonstrate the sensitivity and skills needed to work within various school cultures and with individuals of diverse characteristics and implement strategies selected and/or adapted based on individual characteristics, strengths, and needs. 6. Integrate knowledge of schools, regular, and special education services as well as other service delivery systems to facilitate policies and practices that create and maintain safe, supportive, and effective learning environments for children and others. 7. Use knowledge of human development, psychopathology, and associated biological, cultural, and social influences on human behavior to provide or contribute to prevention and intervention programs that promote the mental health and physical well-being of all students. 8. Work effectively with families, educators, and others in the community to promote and provide comprehensive services to children and families by using knowledge of family systems and service delivery methods that combine home, school, and community resources. 9. Evaluate research across all the fields that impact school psychology and translate good research into practice, and be able to plan and conduct investigations and program evaluations needed to improve services. 82
University of Central Oklahoma Program: Major: Psychology continued Psychology - School Psychology 10. Represent the profession of school psychology by understanding the history and foundations of the profession; knowing various service models and methods, continually upgrading professional knowledge, and maintaining a posture of practice that maintains the highest ethical, professional, and legal standards. Admission Requirements Submit the following items to the Jackson College of Graduate Studies (JCGS), Nigh University Center, Room 404, University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034. 1. Paper or online application for admission to JCGS (www. uco.edu/graduate/admissions.html). Application deadlines: January 15 for fall admission. 2. Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts from each institution attended with all degrees posted. All transcripts must be from accredited institutions. Undergraduate transcripts must show: a. A minimum 3.00 GPA overall or 3.00 GPA in the last 60 hours attempted. b. Completion of 21 undergraduate hours as follows: PSY 1103, PSY 2753, PSY 3713, PSY 3833, PSY 3903, PSY 4753, and PSY 4763 3. Students falling below these standards may qualify for provisional admission. See Admission to Graduate Studies section. 4. Evidence of English language proficiency, if not a native speaker. See Admission to Graduate Studies section - English Language Proficiency. 5. A GRE score of at least 900 (combined verbal and quantitative scores) or 3.5 on the writing portion. 6. Three (3) letters of recommendation (individually sealed in separate envelopes with recommender’s signature on back flap). 7. A completed School Psychology application. Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013 College: Education and Professional Studies Graduation Requirements Required Courses................................................ 19 Hours Course Course Course Title Prefix No. PSY 5013 BioSocial Psychology PSY 5033 Cultural and Gender Diversity PSY 5051 Professional Career Planning PSY 5143 Advanced Developmental Psych. PSY 5193 Experimental Design PSY 5563 Advanced Social Psychology PSY 5633 Modern Learning Theories School Psychology Specialty Courses Complete Two of the Following Courses............. 6 Hours Course Course Course Title Prefix No. PSY PSY PSY 5473 5483 5523 Individual Counseling, and/or Group Counseling, and/or Child and Adolescent Counseling Complete the Following Courses........................ 28 Hours Course Course Course Title Prefix No. PSY 5233 Psychopathology PSY 5253 Personality Pathology & Assessment PSY 5383 Multivariate Analysis w/SPSS PSY 5722 Intro to School Psych Services PSY 5803 Individ. Testng Tech. – Wechsler PSY 5813 Diagnostic Testing Techniques PSY 5893 Consultation in School Psychology PTE 5203 Advanced Educational Psychology SPED 5212 Legal Aspects in Special Educ. SPED 5443 Behavioral Management Practicum................................................................ 4 Hours Course Course Course Title Prefix No. PSY 5900 Practicum in Psychometry - 2 credit hours PSY 5900 Practicum in School Psychology - 2 credit hours Free Elective Course.............................................. 3 Hours Graduate elective from PSY, PTE, or SPED to bring total hours to 60-credit hours. TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED................................60 HOURS 83
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