2020-2021 Graduate Catalog

Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology

CIP Code

42.2805

130 credits

The PhD program consists of a minimum of 130 graduate credits. The candidate must complete a major in school psychology of at least 40 credits and at least one cognate of 15 credits. As required by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association, all students must complete a professional psychology core including courses in the biological aspects of behavior, the cognitive and affective aspects of behavior, and the social aspects of behavior. Course work in individual differences, human development, dysfunctional behavior or psychopathology, cultural and individual diversity, and professional standards and ethics also are required. Theories and methods of assessment and diagnosis, evidence-based interventions, psychological consultation and supervision, and evaluating the efficacy of interventions are required course work consistent with developing competencies as a health service psychologist. In addition, candidates must complete course work in the history and systems of psychology, psychological measurement, research methodology, and techniques of data analysis. All candidates for the degree must submit a research project for presentation or publication in addition to the completion of a dissertation and a doctoral-level internship at sites approved by both the school psychology internship and program directors. Candidates are expected to meet the requirements for Indiana school psychologist licensure as outlined in the section Requirements for School Services Licenses.

Students applying for the program should check with the program for any recent changes dictated by professional organizations or licensure requirements.

Required Courses

CPSY 678Theories and Techniques of Counseling the Culturally Diverse

3

EDCU 610The Elementary School Curriculum

3

EDPS 603Psychology of Human Development

3

EDPS 612Psychological Consultation

3

 

EDPS 640Methodology of Educational and Psychological Research

3

or

EDPS 643Research Design

3

 

EDPS 641Introduction to Statistical Methods

3

EDPS 642Analysis of Variance

3

EDPS 651Personality Assessment of Children and Adolescents

3

EDPS 652Introduction to Neuropsychology

3

EDPS 653Individual Cognitive Assessment

3

EDPS 654Academic Achievement and Intervention

3

EDPS 660Diagnosis and Interventions for Learning and Related Disorders

3

EDPS 685Introduction to School Psychology

3

EDPS 688Practicum in Consultation

3 TO 6

EDPS 689Practicum in School Psychology

1 TO 6

EDPS 691Practicum in Clinical Settings

1 TO 3

EDPS 720Developmental Theories and Research Across the Lifespan

3

EDPS 741Applied Regression Analysis

3

EDPS 746Theory of Measurement

3

EDPS 750Developmental Psychopathology

3

EDPS 765Theories of Learning

3

EDPS 775Evidence-Based Interventions in Psychology

3

EDPS 776Legal, Ethical, and Multicultural Issues in Professional Psychology

3

EDPS 778Practicum in Evidence-Based Interventions

3

EDPS 789Supervision in SchoolPsychology

3 TO 6

EDPS 791Doctoral Internship in School Psychology

3 TO 6

EDPS 792Doctoral Internship in Professional Psychology

3 TO 9

EDRD 610The Teaching of Reading in the Elementary School

3

ID 705Research Colloquium

1 TO 3

PSYS 691Systems of Psychology

3

SCCO 606Child Therapy and Assessment

3

SCCO 675Counseling Exceptional Children

3

SCCO 692Youth Crisis and Trauma Counseling

3

SOPS 610Social Psychology

3

SPCE 609Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis

3

Additional Requirements

Cognate 15
Completion of at least 10 dissertation credits
10

Total Credit Hours: 130