School Psychology (MA/CAGS) Program

Course Descriptions

FP 502—Practicum II: Psychoeducational Assessment and Intervention

2 credits

This 9-10 hour/week practicum is linked with the Psychoeducational Assessment and the Behavioral Assessment, Consultation, and Collaboration courses. Initial assignments involve assessment of functional behavior, and the use of data to help school personnel design and implement behavior intervention plans. The practicum placement also provides the opportunity to participate in positive behavioral interventions and supports at the classroom or school-wide level. Psychoeducational assessment skills—including gathering and integrating data from multiple sources (e.g., standardized tests, structured observation, review of records, interviews, third party ratings), presentation of findings, and report writing—are practiced in structured, closely supervised exercises and field work experiences.

Updated 10/1/07