PSY9060 School Psychology PsyD Practicum
School Psychology Practicum for PsyD learners is the first clinical training experience in their program of study. Learners complete 400 hours of service in the schools, working 20 hours per week for two 10-week quarters. Learners receive one hour of individual, face-to-face supervision from their on-site supervisor(s) each week. Supervisors and sites are approved by the university through the application process before learners are allowed to begin on-site services. During practicum, learners engage in many school psychologist roles, including conducting assessments (standardized, norm-referenced, curriculum based, and functional behavioral); assisting in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of interventions designed to address concerns with academics, mental health, and behavioral/social skills; participating in the school's data-based decision making process through collaboration and consultation; and writing reports related to cases. School Psychology practicum learners engage in services related to the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) standards and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) expectations. PsyD in School Psychology learners who have previously completed a master's- or specialist-level practicum and internship course in School Psychology are not required to register for this course. All courses and residencies must be completed prior to enrollment for clinical training. Learners should anticipate meeting all course requirements in two quarters of practicum. If there are any outstanding requirements in either artifacts or service delivery hours, learners will be required to enroll in a third quarter of practicum to ensure completion of course requirements. May be repeated for credit. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
Prerequisite
Completion of all required coursework.