Requirements
Typical Program of Study
Year 1
Semester 1
CODETITLECREDITS
PSY 701
Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in School Psychology 3
PSY 711
Principles of Statistics 3
PSY 732
Child Psychopathology and Behavior Disorders 3
PSY 736
Psychological Development I: Learning & Cognitive Development 3
PSY 743
Assessment I: History and Theory of Assessment 3
Semester 2
CODETITLECREDITS
PSY 723
Psychology and Deafness 3
PSY 746
Assessment II: Intellectual Assessment 3
PSY 770
Practicum in School Psychology 3
any course in diversity and multicultural issues 3
any course in audiology 3
Plus Sign Language Courses (6 credits) or waivers
Year 2
Semester 3
CODETITLECREDITS
PSY 712
Research Methods in Psychology 3
PSY 754
Biological Psychology: Brain & Behavior 3
PSY 765
Assessment III: Social, Emotional and Behavioral Assessment 3
PSY 760
School Psychology and Prevention Services 3
PSY 771
Practicum in School Psychology II 3
Semester 4
CODETITLECREDITS
PSY 702
Seminar for Professional Practice in School Psychology 1
PSY 748
Psychoeducational Assessment and Programming for Exceptional Children 3
PSY 766
Behavioral and Therapeutic Interventions with Children 3
PSY 767
Psychological Consultation: Theory and Practice 3
PSY 768
Home/ School/ Community Collaboration, Family and Exceptionalities 3
PSY 769
Collaborative Problem Solving: Team Roles and Case Studies 2
PSY 772
Psychological Consultation: Externship 1
Year 3
Semester 5
CODETITLECREDITS
PSY 790
Internship: Individual Case Study 3
PSY 791
Internship: Teacher Consultation and Counseling 3
Semester 6
CODETITLECREDITS
PSY 792
Internship: System Consultation and In-Service 3
PSY 793
Internship: Advanced Case Conference 3
Courses that must be taken at Gallaudet in the school psychology program:
CODETITLECREDITS
PSY 701
Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in School Psychology 3
PSY 743
Assessment I: History and Theory of Assessment 3
PSY 746
Assessment II: Intellectual Assessment 3
PSY 765
Assessment III: Social, Emotional and Behavioral Assessment 3
PSY 770
Practicum in School Psychology 3
PSY 771
Practicum in School Psychology II 3
PSY 772
Psychological Consultation: Externship 1
PSY 790
Internship: Individual Case Study 3
PSY 791
Internship: Teacher Consultation and Counseling 3
PSY 792
Internship: System Consultation and In-Service 3
PSY 793
Internship: Advanced Case Conference 3
Elective courses:
CODETITLECREDITS
PSY 739
Psychological Development II: Language Development & Assessment 3
PSY 750
Language Intervention with Special Populations 3
Required electives:
a course in diversity and multicultural issues
a course in audiology, and
a course in Research Methods
Courses
- any course in diversity and multicultural issues (3)
- any course in audiology (3)
PSY 701 - Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in School Psychology (3)
Provides familiarization with legal and ethical issues and the role and function of the psychologist in the school setting. Class and field experiences are designed to acquaint the student with the various roles, responsibilities and operations of multi-disciplinary teams from a multi-cultural perspective. Available school and community resources for deaf and hard of hearing people are explored.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
PSY 702 - Seminar for Professional Practice in School Psychology (1)
This seminar discusses topics and issues related to practices that permeates all aspects of service delivery; direct and indirect services for children, families; and schools, and foundations of school psychologists' service delivery. These topics include legal and ethical issues in professional practice, research and program evaluation, interventions (systems and individual levels), diversity, data-based decision making, and consultation. The course helps prepare students for national licensure or certification.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the School Psychology program or permission from instructor.
PSY 711 - Principles of Statistics (3)
Discussion of the theory and applications of inferential statistics, including sampling, estimation, confidence intervals, inferences, effect sizes and hypothesis testing as well as descriptive statistics, validity and reliability. Specific statistical techniques such as t tests, Chi Square, one way and factorial analyses of variance, correlations, simple and multiple regression as well as an introduction to trend analysis will be presented. Lab experiences in using SPSS or similar computer programs for analyzing data will be provided. Evaluations of statistical methods used in published research will be discussed.
PSY 712 - Research Methods in Psychology (3)
Covers principles of research design in psychology from two-group comparisons to complex multiple treatment designs. Also includes guidelines and criteria for writing research reports and articles, questionnaire and survey research, case studies and other single-subject designs, correlational studies, naturalistic observation, and ethical considerations in research.
Prerequisite: PSY 711.
PSY 723 - Psychology and Deafness (3)
This course provides in-depth exploration of the complex interrelationships between the functioning of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and psychological, biological, and socio-cultural aspects within a human systems framework that incorporates multicultural perspectives. Psychological principles and theories related to the emotional, cognitive/linguistic, behavioral, and cultural development of deaf and hard -of-hearing individuals are considered. Also considered are factors including the influence of etiology/genetics, varying levels of hearing loss and age of onset, familial variables, linguistic and communication approaches, technology, educational settings, psychopathology, and cultural aspects.
PSY 732 - Child Psychopathology and Behavior Disorders (3)
A study of child behavior disorders and other psycho-pathologies of childhood, including types of disorders, etiology, and intervention and prevention strategies. Psychological, developmental, biological, cultural, and educational factors are included.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
PSY 736 - Psychological Development I: Learning & Cognitive Development (3)
A survey of current psychological research on cognitive processes and development, including perceptual learning, concept learning, problem solving, and memory.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
PSY 739 - Psychological Development II: Language Development & Assessment (3)
A survey of research and theory on language structure, processing, and development including evaluation of instruments for assessing language development.
Prerequisite: General Psychology or Permission of Instructor.
PSY 743 - Assessment I: History and Theory of Assessment (3)
An introduction to multiple methods of assessing behavior, abilities, and achievement. Includes the history of assessment practices and theory and a discussion of the statistical properties of assessment instruments including reliability, validity, standard error of measurement and normal distributions. Criteria for evaluating and selecting tests, methods and theoretical approaches to assessment are also presented.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
PSY 746 - Assessment II: Intellectual Assessment (3)
An intensive course designed to provide the graduate student with an integrated foundation consisting of knowledge of theory, methods, and techniques, along with applied clinical skills, in the effective appraisal of individual intelligence. Course instruction focuses primarily upon skill development in test selection, administration, and scoring; analysis and interpretation of test results; preparation of reports on findings; and application of knowledge of assessment practices, including confidentiality considerations, within a framework provided by professional, ethical, and legal standards.
Prerequisites: School Psychology Majors: PSY 743, PSY 770.
PSY 748 - Psychoeducational Assessment and Programming for Exceptional Children (3)
An overview of formal and informal assessment procedures used in identifying exceptional children, including cognitive, social-emotional, and perceptual-motor functioning as well as achievement measures. Assessment procedures used in developing and evaluating intervention strategies and Individualized Education Plans will be discussed, using an interdisciplinary model and a multicultural and/or bilingual perspective. The collection and use of data for the purpose of evaluating program effectiveness will also be included.
Pre- or Co-requisite: PSY 743 and PSY 746 or Permission of Instructor.
PSY 750 - Language Intervention with Special Populations (3)
A seminar in which students critically evaluate research articles related to language development and intervention of special education populations such as mentally retarded, blind/low vision, autistic/emotionally disturbed, deaf or hard of hearing, and learning disabled children. This course is generally taken by students enrolled in PSY 771 and concurrently serving special education referral children.
Prerequisite: PSY 736 or permission of instructor.
PSY 754 - Biological Psychology: Brain & Behavior (3)
Addresses brain-behavior relationships with an emphasis upon school age children. Anatomy of the brain as well as neurodevelopmental and acquired neurophysiological disorders that affect children will be discussed. Students will be introduced to neuropsychological tests and test batteries used in the evaluation of this age group.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
PSY 760 - School Psychology and Prevention Services (3)
Course will include the conceptual basis and discuss the techniques used in delivering mental health services to non-identified populations in the school. Types of interventions studied will include the use of group techniques, social skill development procedures, enrichment programs, teaching of parenting skills, development of vocational or school transitional services and methods for delivering in-service to professional staff members. Particular emphasis will be given to the role of the psychologist on crisis intervention teams.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
PSY 765 - Assessment III: Social, Emotional and Behavioral Assessment (3)
Training with techniques and instruments used in social, emotional and behavioral assessment. Projective and descriptive techniques are discussed in addition to the use of adaptive behavior instruments. The use of assessment data for educational and vocational planning and decision-making is emphasized from a multi-cultural perspective..
Pre- or Co-requisite: PSY 711, PSY 743, and PSY 746 or Permission of Instructor
PSY 766 - Behavioral and Therapeutic Interventions with Children (3)
The course focuses upon the theoretical and applied use of interventions used with children exhibiting behavioral and/or emotional difficulties. Emphasis is placed upon the use of Applied Behavioral Analysis, functional analysis, behavior modification techniques and psycho-educational interventions used with individuals, small groups, and family constellations.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
PSY 767 - Psychological Consultation: Theory and Practice (3)
Survey of major theoretical models of psychological consultation with professional peers, parents, administrators and organizations as they are applied to school settings, mental health settings, medical settings, natural communities and workplaces. Methods for achieving individual or system-wide change are reviewed through literature, class discussion, simulation, and role-playing activities.
Prerequisite: Second Year Graduate Status or Permission of the Instructor.
PSY 768 - Home/ School/ Community Collaboration, Family and Exceptionalities (3)
This course combines three knowledge areas relevant to providing psychological services to children: family, exceptionality, and schools. It provides a study of family development and family systems to analyze how these influence children's cognitive, motivational and academic performance, and social and behavioral characteristics. This course will also discuss the impact of having an exceptional child on family, parents, siblings; diversity; and it will explore frameworks of the provision of comprehensive psychological services to children in schools and the development of more effective relationships between home, school and community.
Prerequisites: PSY 723 and 732
Co-requisites: PSY 766 and 765
PSY 769 - Collaborative Problem Solving: Team Roles and Case Studies (2)
This course surveys the scope of school collaboration. The course will study methods of collaborating with teachers. Instructional Consultation Teams and Instructional Support Teams are included in this discussion. The course will also review collaboration with parents, including parent education. Furthermore, the course ill examine the nature of collaborating with administrators, including a discussion of organizational development consultation. Finally, in addition to a discussion of interagency collaboration, the course will examine some pragmatic issues regarding the implementation of collaborative problem solving teams in schools.
PSY 770 - Practicum in School Psychology (3)
Under close supervision students gain experience in multi-dimensional assessment of individuals in various settings. Emphasis is on developing skills in administering, interpreting, and reporting the results of various measures of intelligence related to educational functioning.
Pre- or Co-requisite: PSY 746 and Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
PSY 771 - Practicum in School Psychology II (3)
Under the close supervision of a certified or licensed psychologist, students work in a school or clinic setting providing psychological and educational assessments, preparing reports, counseling with clients, and developing and implementing intervention programs. In addition, students attend a weekly seminar emphasizing major issues in the professional practice of school psychology.
Prerequisites: PSY 701, PSY 743, PSY 746, PSY 748, PSY 770 and Permission of the instructor.
PSY 772 - Psychological Consultation: Externship (1)
A supervised practicum in which the student is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating a psychological consultation experience in a school or educational program.
Prerequisites: PSY 767 and PSY 771
PSY 790 - Internship: Individual Case Study (3)
Field experience in an approved setting provides supervised experience in identification and description of school-related problems, formulation of diagnostic plans, selection and use of appropriate evaluation tools, referral to appropriate specialists, integration of findings, and recommendation of appropriate action and follow-up.
Prerequisite: Advanced program status and permission of instructor.
PSY 791 - Internship: Teacher Consultation and Counseling (3)
Field experience in an approved setting provides supervised experience in conferences with teachers to interpret results of child diagnostic study; conferences with parents to interpret plan of action for child or youth; short term and group counseling with students.
Prerequisite: Advanced program status and permission of instructor.
PSY 792 - Internship: System Consultation and In-Service (3)
Field experience in an approved setting provides supervised experience at an advanced level in conferences with teachers, parents, administrators, and other specialists in the school and community concerning planning, referrals, and in-school interventions and experience in developing and implementing in-service programs for teachers, administrators, and staff.
Prerequisite: Advanced program status and permission of instructor.
PSY 793 - Internship: Advanced Case Conference (3)
Field experience in an approved setting provides supervised experience at an advanced level in conferences with teachers, parents, administrators, and other specialists to interpret the results of child diagnostic study; active participation in multidisciplinary staffings; and design and development of interventions for the remediation of student learning and behavior problems in the classroom.
Prerequisite: Advanced program status and permission of instructor.