The information listed below is from the PCOM course catalog. Terms, sequences, courses and credit hours are subject to change at any time without notice.
The EdS program requires 72 credits for degree completion.
APPLY ONLINE| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Hours | |
| Fall | ||
| SPSY 501 | Professional School Psychology | 2 |
| SPSY 512 | Psychometrics | 3 |
| SPSY 524 | Basic Principles in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SPSY 531 | Theories of Learning and Behavior | 3 |
| SPSY 613 | Assessment I: Cognitive Assessment | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| SPSY 504 | Developmental | 1 |
| SPSY 507 | Exceptional Child | 2 |
| SPSY 525 | Behavioral Change and Systems Supports | 3 |
| SPSY 528 | Behavior Assessment | 3 |
| SPSY 551 | Practicum: Functional Behavior Assessment | 1 |
| SPSY 615 | Assessment II: Academic | 3 |
| SPSY 618 | Assessment III: Behavioral, Social, and Emotional | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Term 1 | ||
| Summer | ||
| SPSY 508 | Foundations of Psychotherapy | 3 |
| SPSY 527 | Ethics, Law, and Professional Practice | 3 |
| SPSY 748 | Biological Aspects of Behavior | 1 |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| SPSY 609 | CBT in Schools | 3 |
| SPSY 614 | Multicultural Perspectives in Psychology | 3 |
| SPSY 616 | Educational Research & Program Evaluation | 3 |
| SPSY 617 | Academic and Behavioral Interventions | 3 |
| SPSY 622 | Direct Assessment of Academic Skills | 1 |
| SPSY 652 | Practicum: Applied Law & Ethics | 1 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Spring | ||
| SPSY 526 | Single Case Experimental Design | 3 |
| SPSY 619 | Consultation and Collaboration in Educational Settings | 3 |
| SPSY 620 | Prevention & Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| SPSY 623 | English Learners: Implications & Accommodations | 3 |
| SPSY 653 | Practicum: School-Wide Practices | 1 |
| SPSY 740 | Instructional Design & Delivery | 1 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Term 1 | ||
| Summer | ||
| SPSY 535 | Clinical Supervision, Management & Training | 3 |
| SPSY 598 | MS Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
| SPSY 654 | Practicum: Family-School Partnerships | 1 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| SPSY 661 | Internship Seminar I | 1 |
| Hours | 1 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Spring | ||
| SPSY 662 | Internship Seminar II | 1 |
| Hours | 1 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Term 1 | ||
| Summer | ||
| SPSY 663 | Internship Seminar III | 1 |
| Hours | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 72 | |
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