School psychology students working towards an Ed.S. degree take course work in psychological assessment, consultation, professional ethics, the role of the school psychologist, special education, counseling, and psychology. Practicum and internship experiences are also required. This program leads to licensure as a school psychologist in Indiana (see the section entitled “Licensure and Endorsement”). Graduates of this program provide psychological services in public school settings. Education courses lettered “P” designate courses in school psychology.

Program Requirements:

Psychological Foundations (13 hours)
Development/Biological bases P623 3 hrs.
Learning P540 or P550 3 hrs.
Cultural diversity P650 1 hr.
Human Exceptionalities P682 3 hrs.
Social Bases P566 3 hrs.
Educational Foundations (6 hours)
Education of exceptional learners K505 or K780 3 hrs.
Curriculum J630, J636, J637 3 hrs.
School Psychology (36 hours)
Assessment & Intervention P591, P592, P691 11 hrs.
Consultation P692 3 hrs
Counseling G522, G523 6 hrs.
Behavior management K553 3 hrs.
Professional School Psychology P680 2 hrs.
Practicum P595, P695, P696 7 hrs.
Internship P596 2-6 hrs.
Statistics & Research Design (6 hours)
Statistics Y501 or Y502 3 hrs.
Research Design Y520 3 hrs.
Cognate or Electives (9 hours)
(Hours may overlap with courses under Foundation Areas)

Further Evidence:

American Psychological Association (APA) Accredition
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Accreditation
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