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requirements offered in the program. Courses accepted for transfer
credit can only be viable for use to satisfy program requirements
seven (7) years from the date of completion.

Residency Requirements

Candidates are required to spend at least one continuous year (fall
and spring semester) of full time work in the program (which does not
include the internship year). Full time is defined as completing nine
credit hours per 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 cultural, ethnic,
socioeconomic, religious, 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.

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