School Psychology (EDUCST-PH, WSL)

Specialization leading to Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies

Program Requirements (18 hours)

Common Core (6 hours)

• EDUCST 6891 Proseminar in Educational Studies (3)
• EDUCST 6892 Educational Policy and Inequality in Social and Cultural Context: Integrating Research Traditions (3)

Research Core (choose four, 12 hours

Students will select one sequence, plus two additional courses that reflects their research interests.

ANOVA Sequence:

• ESQREM 7648 Univariate Experimental Design (3)
• ESQREM 8648 Multivariate Experimental Designs (3)

Regression Sequence:

• ESQREM 7651 Regression Analysis (3)
• ESQREM 8658 Applied Multilevel Data Analysis (3

Qualitative Sequence:

• ESQUAL 8280 Qualitative Research in Education: Paradigms, Theories, and Exemplars (3)
• ESQUAL 8290 Qualitative Research in Education: Methods and Analysis (3

Classroom Discourse Sequence:

• ESQUAL 8210 Qualitative Research: The Analysis of Interaction in Educational Settings (3)
• ESQUAL 8211 Analysis of Classroom Discourse (3)

Specialized Sequence:

Students, in consultation with their advisors, may design their own methodology sequence. This is particularly suited to humanistic scholarship in education (e.g., history or philosophy of education). To complete a specialized sequence, students must take three methodology courses relevant to their research interests. Specialized research plans are approved by the Graduate Studies Committee.

Recommended Additional Courses

• ESQREM 7627 Sampling Designs and Survey Research Methods (3)
• ESSPED 8861 Behavioral Research Methods in Applied Settings (3)

Specialization Requirements (87 hours)

• ESCE 6739 Legal, Professional and Ethical Issues (1.5)
• ESCE 7934 Theories of Counseling Supervision (1.5)
• ESSPED 5650 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3)
• ESQREM 6625 Introduction to Educational Research (3)
• ESQREM 6641 Introduction to Educational Statistics (4)
• ESEPSY 7402 Educational Psychology: Cognition, Learning, and Instruction (3)
• ESSPSY 7028 Cultural Diversity (3)
• ESSPSY 7029 Urban Issues in Education (2)
• ESSPSY 8056 Roles and Function of the School Psychologist (2) (3)
• ESSPSY 8057 Cognitive and Achievement Assessment (4)
• ESSPSY 8060 Linking Academic Assessment to Intervention (3)
• ESSPSY 8077 Mental Health I Mental Health Issues in the Schools I (3)
• ESSPSY 8078 Mental Health II: Counseling in the Schools (2)
• ESSPSY 8079 Mental Health III: Social Emotional Assessment (4)
• ESSPSY 8080 Biological Basis of Behavior: Neuropsychology in the Schools (3)
• ESSPSY 8082 School-Based Consultation: Implementing Behavioral Interventions (3)
• ESSPSY 8097 Psychological Services for Early Childhood Populations (3)
• ESSPSY 6189 Field Experience in School Psychology (6)
• ESSPSY 7189 Advanced Practicum in School Psychology I (6)
• ESSPSY 8189 Advanced Practicum in School Psychology II (4)
• ESSPSY 8191.02 PhD Internship: School Psychology (6)
• ESEPSY 8895 Seminar: Social Psychology (3)
• ESSPSY 8998 Research: School Psychology (3)
• ESEADM 8317 Legal Aspects of Special Education School Administration (3)
• HDFS 7765 Advanced Child Development (3)
• PSYCH 6809 Historical Development of Psychology (3)
• ESSPSY 7193 Advanced Individual Studies: School Psychology (Lab) (1)

Dissertation Requirement (6 hours)

Consult with faculty advisor

• ESSPSY 8999 Dissertation/ Thesis Research: School Psychology (minimum 6)

Minimum hours post‐BA/BS: 111

Minimum hours post School Psychology MA/MS: 81