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semester. Candidates are encouraged to matriculate full time throughout the
program.

Objectives of the Program

1. to provide a clear understanding of the various knowledge bases
inherent in the practice of school psychology.
2. to enhance candidates’ recognition of the importance of embracing
diversity in all its forms, including racial, socioeconomic, degree of
exceptionality, etc.
3. to prepare candidates to practice the highest ethical principles related
to the field of school psychology.
4. to increase candidates’ understanding of the important roles played
by the family, school, and community environments in the
development of healthy children and adolescents.
5. to develop candidates’ sensitivity toward individual differences as
important elements in decision-making regarding academic,
behavioral, and social-emotional issues.
6. to provide an understanding of the organization and operation of
schools and school systems.
7. to prepare candidates to be effective consultants and collaborators
with school personnel and families.
8. to develop the ability of candidates to solve problems related to the
practice of school psychology, consult research, seek evidenced based
information, and make decisions based on data.
9. to develop the ability of candidates to engage in practices that
promote prevention and early intervention supports at all levels (i.e.,
individual, grade, school, system) in schools.
10. to develop the ability of candidates to function as examiners who can
evaluate psychological, educational, and social-emotional-behavioral
functioning of individuals and groups.
11. to develop the ability of candidates to engage in crisis intervention
using a best practice model.
12. to enhance the ability of candidates to think critically, analyze and
solve problems, and apply acquired knowledge.
13. to encourage candidates to engage in ongoing professional
development, lifelong learning, and keep abreast of technology
relevant to their profession.

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