Catalog 73 - National University

School of Educationand planning for effective schools; is knowledgeable aboutcutting edge technologies and programs for effective schools andteaches that material to others• Demonstrates expertise in crisis prevention and intervention;consults with others in developing and implementing programs;demonstrates extensive knowledge in specific health relateddisorders and school-related safety issues; provides educationand training in working with specific candidate populations• Demonstrates expertise in collaboration skills; consults withothers in developing programs and obtaining resources; acts as aresource to the school and community• Demonstrates in-expert knowledge and ability in research;consults with others in developing and evaluating interventionor research plans; continues with independent research;produces published, or publishable, material• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of legal issues and shows thehighest ethical standards in practice; educates others indeveloping ethical decision-based models for practice• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding oftechnologies related to the field; can instruct others in the usesavailable; and can assess and make program or system-widedecisions for technology use.Program Requirements- PPSP Credential(28 courses; 117 quarter units)To receive a PPSP credential, there is a minimum graduate residencyrequirement of 54 quarter units. However, the actual number of unitsallowable for waiver will be based on equivalent graduate workcompleted at another institution, as it applies to this degree and ifthe units were not used in earning another advanced degree.Advancement to CandidacyAdvancement to Candidacy is a process and is one of severalevaluative steps to help ensure that program objectives are met andthat candidate outcomes are attained.After admission as a degree and credential seeking candidate, acandidate must also Advance to Candidacy. To qualify for candidacy,a candidate must:• Complete prerequisite coursework or equivalent (MTH 210, PSY430, PSY 301, and TED 430)• Complete PED 504, first four graduate PED courses with nograde lower than a B minus• If a candidate earns less than 3.0 GPA upon completion of theabove courses, the candidate will not Advance to Candidacy. Thecandidate will be required to meet with faculty advisor. A planfor remediation or possible dismissal from the program will beconsidered.Program Prerequisites(4 courses; 18 quarter units)MTH 210PSY 301PSY 430TED 430Probability and Statistics(Prerequisite: Placement Evaluation)Child Development(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Introduction to Psychopathology(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101, PSY 100)Special Needs Student(Prerequisites waived for School Psychology students)Note: Only PED 504 and prerequisites can be taken prior toadmission.Core Requirements(19 courses; 78 quarter units)PED 504PED 665PED 666PED 652PED 680School Psychology Orientation (1.5 quarter units)Tests and Measurements(Prerequisite: PED504) (PED 504)Human Neuropsychology(Prerequisite: PED 504)Child PsychopharmacologyRoles, Issues and EthicsAdvancement to CandidacyPED 670PED 667CED 600CED 601CED 610PED 683PED 671PED 672PED 673PED 674PED 675PED 676PED 677PED 678Practicum (450 hours)Advanced Social PsychologyAdvanced Child PsychopathologyApplied Child/Adol DevelopmentConsultation in the Schools(Prerequisite: CED 610)Advanced Counseling Theories & Methods(Prerequisite: CED 600)Program EvaluationCognitive Assessment(Prerequisites: PED 504, PED 665, PED 680)Psycho-Academic Assessment(Prerequisite: PED 671)Emotional/Behavioral Assessment(Prerequisite: PED 672)Special Populations Assessment(Prerequisite: PED 673)Alternative Assessment(Prerequisite: PED 674)Intro Applied Behavior AnalysisCurriculum Interventions (1.5 quarter units)Practicum in School Psychology (3 quarter units)(Prerequisites: all courses including undergraduateprerequisites)• Candidates should refer to the current Graduate Manual forSchool Psychology for specific information about the practicumand internship requirements.• Candidates are required to complete ALL 450 hours of practicumprior to starting their internship. Candidates must complete thepracticum experience under the supervision of a credentialedand experienced (three years) school psychologist. NationalUniversity school psychology candidates will complete schoolbasedpracticum during the PED 678 course (two-month course).• In PED 678 (Practicum in School Psychology) candidates will dotheir practicum hours and experiences only in public schoolbased settings(according to CCTC requirements). PED 678course instructor and a school site psychologist throughcompletion of course requirements will evaluate candidateperformance.• Complete PED 678NOTE: Candidates cannot be placed at practicum or internship siteswhere they are currently or have recently been employed. Dual rolesand relationships will be prohibited. Discovery of such activity willresult in candidates being removed from that site with accrued hoursnot counting toward practicum or internship.Internship PrerequisitesBefore candidates can begin the internship, they must:• Provide proof of Certificate of Clearance• Provide verification of a TB Clearance• Pass the CBEST)• Complete prerequisite coursework, all CED and PED courses(except PED 685)• Complete 450 hours of logged, approved practicum• Submit an Internship application and be assigned a UniversityEducation219