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interventions with children in a school setting. Candidates will explore
strategies and techniques helpful for providing interventions at the individual,
classroom, building and systems level. Candidates will become familiar with
practices that support collaboration with school personnel, families, and
communities in order to support school children with academic, behavioral,
and social-emotional needs. The candidates will also explore therapeutic and
academic approaches used for children with common psychological childhood
disorders. Current research on evidenced- based-interventions (EBI’s) is also
emphasized. Non-school psychology majors are strongly advised to consult
with the instructor prior to registering for the course.

SPSY 702 SEMINAR IN ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN SCHOOL
PSYCHOLOGY
Prerequisites: Enrollment in Practicum
Credits: 3
This course is designed to assist School Psychology candidates with synthesizing
and integrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired during coursework
and field practica. In addition, candidates will explore legal and ethical issues
that specifically impact this profession. Candidates will also continue to dialog
about current trends in the field (e.g., family-school collaboration, preventive
and responsive services, and crisis intervention). Lastly, this course will provide
candidates with information and strategies for successfully entering the
workforce. This course is only open to school psychology majors. Special
permission to enroll in this course is required for other students.

SPSY 703 CULTURAL PROFICIENCY IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course focuses on the cultural diversity that exists across many public
school environments, and examines the impact that such diversity has on
teaching and learning within the schools. This course is designed to enhance
candidates’ self-awareness and sensitivity for culturally competent school
psychology practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and
communities. This course is only open to School psychology majors. Special
permission to enroll in this course is required for other students.

SPSY 799 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
Prerequisites: Advancement to Candidacy, Completion of all prerequisites,
resolution of all incomplete grades
Credits: 0

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