Education Specialist in School Psychology - Arizona (63 hours)

Education Specialist in School Psychology - Arizona (63 hours total)

The Ed.S. School Psychology Program is a three-year, 63-hour course of academic study, practicum experience, and internship leading to certification as a school psychologist. During the first year, candidates develop content knowledge and applied foundations. During the second year, candidates will continue coursework and apply skills in practicum settings. The final year is spent in a full-time internship in an approved setting. This degree meets entry-level requirements for the practice of school psychology in the State of Arizona.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Degree Requirements

Foundation Courses

EDC 7102	PROFESSIONAL AND HISTORICAL ISSUES IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY (3)
EDC 7133	COUNSELING AND THE HELPING PROFESSIONS (3)
EDC 7202	SOCIAL AND CULTURAL BASIS OF ASSESSMENT (3)
EDF 7410	FOUNDATION OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT (3)
EDF 8503	MASTER'S RESEARCH PROJECT (3)

Concentration Courses

EDC 7012	EDUCATIONAL STATISTICAL METHODS (3)
EDC 7013	BEHAVIORAL METHODS AND INTERVENTIONS (3)
EDC 7122	ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION: ACADEMICS AND ALTERNATIVE (3)
EDC 7132	ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION: SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL (3)
EDC 7142	EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT (3)
EDC 7172	SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW (3)
EDC 7192	CONSULTATION STRATEGIES FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS (3)
EDC 7203	THEORIES OF LEARNING IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY (3)
EDC 7222	PRACTICUM (I) ASSESSMENT & INT.: ACADEMIC & ALT. TEST (3)
EDC 7232	PRACTICUM (II): ASSESSMENT & INT: PERSONALITY BEHAV.: SOC & EMOTIONAL TEST PRACTICUM (3)
EDC 7303	THEORIES OF TRAUMA, GRIEF, AND LOSS (3)
EDC 8012	EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS (3)
EDC 8102	INTERNSHIP IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY I (3)
EDC 8122	INTERNSHIP IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY II (3)
EDC 8222	ADVANCED ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION: ACADEMIC AND ALTERNATIVE (3)
EDC 8284	CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT (3)

*EDC 8102 Internship in School Psychology I and EDC 8122 Internship in School Psychology II must both be taken twice (6 credits each). They should be taken as the last courses and require a letter of intent.