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Third Year-Fall
SPSY 805 School Internship I

Third Year-Spring
SPSY 807 School Internship II

Additional Required Courses
-EDUC 507 Advanced Developmental Psychology
-PSYC 739 Dynamics of Group Behavior
-One course in curriculum theory or instructional methods – ESAS 713
or SPED 520.
-One elective course
-One course in special topics or thesis (SPSY 800) – optional

*Candidates will be expected to retake a school psychology course
(SPSY) if they obtain a grade of C or below in the course.

Capstone Project

All candidates are expected to complete two Direct Intervention
Projects during their internship year.

Program Field Experiences

SPSY 501 Lab: Candidates will be expected to shadow a school
psychologist during the introductory class and spend four to six days in
a regular school setting during this class. These experiences will be
arranged by the instructor.

Practicum: Candidates enroll in a full year practicum course that
includes a placement in a local school system under the supervision of
a certified school psychologist. Candidates are expected to work two
(approximately 12-14 hours/week) days a week in a school. This
experience typically takes place during the second year of the
program. [Practicum requirements are subject to change.] See
Practicum Guidelines for details and updates.

School/Community Service Project: Selected courses may require
candidates to complete a school service experiential project.

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