Intro to Sch Psyc Hist-Sys Fou

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to the field of school psychology. It will explore the history and development of the profession, including ethics, laws, standards, and credentialing. The evolving roles and functions of school psychologists in context of past and current national and state laws, regulations, and policies. Best practices dealing with multicultural, diversity and bilingual issues as well as current professional issues, advocacy and future trends will be examined. Students will spend some time with a school psychologist in the field. Students are expected to further develop their critical thinking, problem solving, speaking, writing, and research skills in order to learn, integrate and apply the concepts presented. This is an intensive reading, writing and presentation course. The use of APA Publication style, Blackboard, Internet and Email is required.