CPS 613 - Practicum in School Psychology

Catalog Year 2013-2014

The Practicum in School Psychology is an initial, applied experience in a two-step sequence leading to the culminating applied experience of internship. The practicum is an integrated and closely supervised field experience that emphasizes orientation to school and family systems and to community agencies that support the learning and mental health of children. Students will be placed in a school one day per week under the supervision of an experienced school psychologist. Students and the college supervisor will also meet weekly to discuss topics related to the selection of appropriate assessment instruments, data interpretation, the development of direct and indirect interventions, case conferencing, curriculum and the role of families and community support systems in the holistic development of children and adolescents.

credit: 3