January 2025 University Catalog

PSY7120 School Psychology Practicum

In this practicum course, learners fulfill 300 required practicum hours in a supervised school setting during one academic quarter. Under the guidance of an experienced school psychologist supervisor, learners observe and participate in the daily life of a school setting. Learners apply the academic and clinical knowledge and skills gained during the program, analyze their experiences, and compare them to best practices in the field. Learners also identify their school setting's strengths and weaknesses, the challenges associated with meeting the needs of the students and families it serves, and ways in which their school setting ensures comprehensive service delivery. For EdS in School Psychology learners only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. May be repeated for credit. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. PSY8150, PSY8235, PSY8335, PSY8337, PSY8338, PSY-V7003, and PSY-R7004