Total program: 64-67 semester hours
Core Courses: 61-64 semester hours
| Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ASCD 503 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| ASCD 550 | Human Development | 3 |
| SPSY 502 | Learning Disabilities and Neurology | 3 |
| SPSY 535 | Child Psychopathology | 3 |
| SPSY 547 | Introduction to School Psychology | 3 |
| SPSY 548 | Program Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
| SPSY 549 | Counseling and Psychological Theories | 3 |
| SPSY 560 | Behavioral Intervention for Academic Success | 3 |
| SPSY 564 | Instruction and Intervention | 2 |
| SPSY 567 | Crisis Prevention and Intervention | 2 |
| SPSY 571 | Individual Counseling in Schools | 3 |
| SPSY 572 | Group Counseling in Schools | 3 |
| SPSY 573 | Psychology of Multiculturalism in Schools | 3 |
| SPSY 574 | Consultation in School Psychology | 3 |
| SPSY 577 | Individual Assessment | 3 |
| SPSY 578 | Advanced Assessment | 3 |
| SPSY 579 | Alternative Assessment and Behavior Intervention | 3 |
| Elective from recommended LFCE classes | 3 | |
| SPSY 561 | Foundations and Principles of Applied Behavior | 3 |
| SPSY 580 | Advanced Assessment in Neuropsychology | 3 |
| SPSY 586A | Practicum I in School Psychology A | 1 |
| SPSY 586B | Practicum II in School Psychology B | 1 |
| SPSY 587A | Practicum III in School Psychology | 1 |
| SPSY 587B | Practicum IV in School Psychology | 1 |
| SPSY 589A | Supervised Field Work in School Psychology -Level I* | 2 |
| SPSY 589B | Supervised Field Work in School Psychology -Level II* | 2 |
| SPSY 599 | Independent Study in School Psychology | 1-4 |
Culminating Activity: 3 semester hours
| Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SPSY 598 | Graduate Seminar in School Psychology | 3 |
Candidates must pass the National School Psychology Praxis Exam to be eligible for the PPS Credential in School Psychology.
* Fieldwork/Internship must be completed within one academic year but shall be completed within no more than two consecutive academic years (This is a mandate from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing).
Internship Requirements
A student may qualify for the School Psychology Internship Credential if he or she:
- Has passed the CBEST
- Has a Certificate of Clearance
- Has successfully completed the following courses:
- ASCD 503 and 550, SPSY 502, 535, 547, 549, 560, 564, 567, 571, 572, 573, 574, 577, 578, 579, 586A-I, 586A-II, 587 B-III, 587B-IV, and a 3-unit elective with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Has received district certified letter of intent to hire