Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

20 PSY 751 SCHOOL-CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY II: INTERNSHIP, ETHICS AND SEMINAR (MSED/PSYD) 4 credits Continuation of supervised school psychology experience in a school setting. Ethical problems, the relationship between the school and the community, the functions of various school personnel, and problems in the field of school psychology are discussed. is course will additionally focus on an introduction to supervision of psychological services, and will include readings related to theories of supervision as well as oppor- tunities to provide supervision to first year students within the program. is course includes at least 15 hours of training in ethical issues. Prerequisite: PSY 750. Not open to students who have had PSY 751A (formerly PSY 706A). PSY 751A BILINGUAL SCHOOL-CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY II: INTERNSHIP & SEMINAR (MSEDB) 4 credits is course is a continuation of supervised school psychology experience in a school setting working with monolingual as well as ELLs or bilingual children and their families. A minimum of 30% of psychological services provided to children/families in a target language other than English is required. Ethical problems, the relationship between the school and the community, the functions of various school personnel, and problems in the field of school psychology are discussed. Students will present cas- es involving bilingual assessment and intervention which are discussed. In addition, consultation issues related to service delivery to bilingual populations are discussed. e focus is on current professional ethics in schools and community settings, legal issues, providing services to special needs children, providing services to bilingual populations, and school psychology in the context of history and systems in psychology. is course includes at least 15 hours of training in ethical issues. Prerequisite: PSY750A. Not open to students who have had PSY 751 (formerly PSY 706). PSY 751B BILINGUAL SCHOOL-CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY II: INTERNSHIP & SEMINAR (MSEDB) 1 credit is course involves supervised experience in provision of psychological services to children and their families who are bilingual or have limited English proficiency. Prerequisites: PSY 750B. Students must have successfully completed a lan- guage proficiency examination and demonstrate competence to provide ser- vices in the native language. PSY 759 EARLY CHILDHOOD AND INFANT ASSESSMENT (MSED/PSYD) 3 credits is course focuses on assessment and intervention with the early child- hood and infant population. Assessment focuses on early development, psycho-education and family dynamic issues. Intervention considers curriculum and instruction and psychological concerns. Early childhood consultation is included in this course. PSY 777 HISTORY AND SYSTEMS IN PSYCHOLOGY (PSYD) 3 credits is is a graduate level course in the history of psychology. e major the- oretical issues, trends, historical figures and systems in psychology are the focus of this course. Topics include the history and development of foun- dation areas in psychology as well as those associated with professional practice. e history and development of major psychology professional associations are discussed as well as the specific leaders and their contri- butions to the development of the field. PSY 810 ADVANCED PSYCHOPATHOLOGY 3 credits is advanced course in psychopathology builds upon prior learning to further extend knowledge of mental disorders and differential diagnostic practices regarding adults, children, and adolescents. Disorders are reviewed in terms of current classification, empirical research, and relevant theory. Students will be encouraged to consider underlying assumptions pertaining to diagnosis, to compare categorical and dimensional diagnostic approaches, to learn more about the clinical interview process, and to view psychological, biological (genetic and neuropsychological), social dynamic, and development aspects of a broad array of clinical conditions. Special attention will apply to personality disorders. e diagnostic process will be carefully considered in terms of validity, cultural factors, diversity, ethical issues, and treatment implications. PSY 820 SUMMER SCHOOL-CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY EXTERNSHIP (PSYD) 0 credit Supervised experience in a community setting required of all students who are in their field placement in the months of July and August. Extern- ship will encompass five days per week (eight hours a day) and includes observation and practice. Placement is in various health clinics, addiction services, child welfare services, departments of correction, family courts, etc., under the direct supervision of licensed agency and University psy- chologists. Must be taken by students completing the community extern- ship in one year. Prerequisite: Permission of Director of Field Training. PSY 821 SCHOOL-CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP I: PRACTICE AND SEMINAR (PSYD) 3 credits Supervised internship experience in an agency, school or community set- ting. is field experience typically requires two and one-half days per week field work (eight hours a day for 20 weeks). Placement is in various health clinics, addiction services, child welfare services, departments of correction, family courts, etc., under the direct supervision of licensed agency and University psychologists. In addition, there are weekly semi- nar meetings at which pertinent issues in the field of school-clinical child psychology are discussed. Prerequisites: PSY 720 or the equivalent and permission of Director of Field Training. PSY 822 SCHOOL-CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP II: PRACTICUM AND SEMINAR (PSYD) 3 credits Continuation of supervised internship experience in an agency, school or community setting. is field experience also encompasses two and one half days per week field work (eight hours a day) for 20 weeks. Su- pervision is continued by licensed agency and University psychologists. Placements are also made so as to enhance the range of acquired compe- tencies, as well as broaden exposure to different types of settings. Weekly seminars are conducted to discuss issues, ethical considerations, and ex- periences that arise in field placements. Prerequisite: Permission of Director of Field Training.

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