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Master of Arts in Psychology with a specialization in School Psychology

Program Description:

The specialization in School Psychology provides the opportunity for the student to evaluate, counsel, prescribe and implement remedial procedures for students with behavioral, intellectual, and emotional problems. The Master's degree plan fulfills the educational requirements necessary to qualify for the Licensed Psychological Associate licensure from the Kentucky State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. The educational requirements for licensure as a Psychological Practitioner includes an additional 15 hours of coursework beyond the Psychological Associate, and an internship of 1800 hours. Complete information may be found at the official website of the Kentucky State Board of Examiners of Psychology, accessible by clicking on the icon below:

Planned Program: School

Required Courses for M.A. in School Psychology:

Psychology Core (18 hours):

	Statistics for Mental Health Professionals
	Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods
	Social & Community Psychology
	Advanced Behavioral Neuroscience
	Advanced Human Growth & Development
	Ethics & professional Practice

School Psychology Program Courses (21 hours):

	Theories of Counseling & Psychotherapy
	Survey of Exceptionalities
	Advanced Psychology of Learning
	Psychoeducational Assessment*
	Clinical Assessment of Intellectual Functioning*
	Practicum in Counseling/Psychotherapy*
	Practicum in Assessment*

Elective Courses (select 6 hours)

	Advanced Psychopathology
	Community Health Psychology
	Theories of Personality
	Group Counseling & Psychotherapy
	Family Systems Theory
	Psychology of Addictions
	Career Counseling & Development

*Enrollment limited to students accepted for candidacy.

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