PSY8332 Advanced Methods in School Psychology
Learners in this course explore the multitude of ways in which school psychologists work with teachers, students, and families. Throughout the course, learners study the role of school psychologists in enhancing school-family partnerships and examine state and federal laws governing school psychology practice, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In particular, learners study the criteria established by IDEA for how to appropriately diagnose, classify, and develop effective programming for students with disabilities; analyze the 13 disability categories identified by IDEA; and discuss the classification of students presented for diagnosis. For PsyD in School Psychology and Specialist Certificate in School Psychology learners only.