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This course is a systematic review of research, major theories, and
points of view in regard to major problems in the fields of social and
personality development.

SPSY 610 SCHOOL ASSESSMENT II
Former course number 508 Prerequisites: SPSY 507 Credits: 3
This course examines basic and advanced concepts and theories of
psychological, social-emotional-behavioral, and educational
assessment. It emphasizes the methods used for evaluating school
aged children and the skills required for formulating, conducting, and
reporting comprehensive psychological evaluations. This course is
only open to School Psychology majors. Special permission to enroll in
this course is required for other students.

SPSY 611 ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT METHODS
Prerequisites: None Credits: 3
This course teaches types and objectives of assessment for planning
and implementing programs for children. Qualitative and quantitative
approaches to assessment and evaluation and methods of observing
children are also discussed.

SPSY 701 PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS
Former course number 603 Prerequisites: Field Experience Credits: 3
This course provides students with the knowledge and professional
skills necessary to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate psycho-
educational interventions with children in a school setting. Students
will explore strategies and techniques helpful for providing
interventions at the individual, classroom, building and systems level.
Students 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 students 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 advised to consult with the instructor prior to registering
for the course.

SPSY 702 SEMINAR IN ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN SCHOOL
PSYCHOLOGY
Former course number 604 Prerequisites: Field Experience Credits: 3

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