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School Psychology

Temple University
Philadelphia , United States
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Bachelors
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Educational Psychology | Child Psychology
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English
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Program Overview

School Psychology Program

The School Psychology program at Temple University offers a comprehensive education in the field of school psychology. The program covers various topics, including the role and function of school psychologists, assessment, intervention, and consultation.


Course Descriptions

The following courses are part of the School Psychology program:


  • SPSY 0828: The Meaning of Madness: This 3-credit hour course explores biological, social, and cultural factors that influence mental illness, perceptions of individuals with mental illness, and treatments of mental illness over time and across cultural groups.
  • SPSY 0928: Honors The Meaning of Madness: This 3-credit hour course is an honors version of SPSY 0828, exploring the same topics with a focus on honors students.
  • SPSY 2271: Introduction to School Psychology: This 3-credit hour course introduces students to the discipline of school psychology, covering the role and function of school psychologists, research-based models of prevention, and core topics such as systems-based service delivery and assessment.
  • SPSY 2303: The Impact of Trauma on the Individual and Society: This 3-credit hour course provides a theoretical and practical understanding of the impact of psychological trauma on individuals and society, covering topics such as childhood abuse, violent crimes, and natural disasters.
  • SPSY 3000: Topics in School Psychology I: This 3-credit hour course covers special topics of interest to students in a broad range of educational contexts, with topics varying each semester.

Program Details

The School Psychology program at Temple University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of school psychology. The program covers various topics, including assessment, intervention, and consultation, and is based on a scientist-practitioner model of practice. The program is designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to work as school psychologists, with a focus on improving learning outcomes for all students.


Registration Restrictions

Some courses in the School Psychology program have registration restrictions, including:


  • Level Registration Restrictions: Some courses are restricted to students at certain levels, such as undergraduate or graduate students.
  • Cohort Restrictions: Some courses are restricted to students in certain cohorts, such as honors students.

Repeatability

Some courses in the School Psychology program may be repeated for additional credit, while others may not. Students should check the course descriptions and registration restrictions for each course to determine if it can be repeated.


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