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EDLA 7955 Doctoral Seminar III
2 semester hours
Candidates will enroll in 2 semester hours each semester until completion and acceptance of dissertation. Credit/No Credit.
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EDLA 7990 Advancement to Candidacy
0 semester hours
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EDLA 7998 Special Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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EDLA 7999 Independent Studies
1 to 3 semester hours
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EDSS 427 Creating Effective Classrooms in Diverse Settings
3 semester hours
This course is designed to prepare candidates to be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in managing environments for diverse learners that are safe and effective and that facilitate positive self-esteem and self-advocacy. In addition, the candidate will be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of behavioral management strategies, varying communication styles that impact learning and laws, and regulations for promoting behavior that is positive and self-regulatory.
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EDSS 436 Creating Collaborative Partnerships
3 semester hours
This course is designed to prepare candidates to be able to collaborate and communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities and their parents, other family members and primary care givers, school administrators, general and special education teachers, specialists, paraprofessionals, and community agency and related service personnel. The candidate will learn how to work in partnership to be able to design, implement, and evaluate integrated services that reflect transitional stages across life span for all learners.
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EDSS 440 Introduction to the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Student with Exceptional Needs
3 semester hours
General survey of exceptionalities affecting normal child development. Causation, diagnosis, treatment, programs, and resources are included. Implications of recent legislation for the disabled will be emphasized.
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EDSS 443 Informal Assessment and Individual Education Program (IEP) Development for Students with Exceptional Needs
3 semester hours
A survey of strategies for assessing and teaching FEP and LEP students in all areas of exceptionality.
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EDSS 444 Observation and Participation in General and Special Education Programs
3 semester hours
Direct contact experience observing and working with FEP and LEP students in all areas of exceptionality. A minimum of 100 clock hours must be spent with three exceptionalities.
Credit/No Credit.
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EDSS 445 Special Education: Advocacy and the Law
3 semester hours
This course examines federal and California special education law with particular emphasis on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA 2004) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The first half of the course will involve reading of material that will give a legal and practical background to the specifics of the law, its purpose, and how it is implemented by school districts. This background will serve as a foundation for the students to effectively advocate (with proper supervision) for their clients during the clinical portion of the class. The overall goal of the course is to give students insight into how to work with families and school personnel and how to ultimately avoid the pitfalls of noncompliance. The second half of the course will be a supervised clinical experience where students will handle a special education case. This will include: interviewing potential clients, analysis of facts, and advocacy at an IEP. Depending on the facts of the case, students may also file a state complaint and prepare a case for mediation and/or for due process hearing.
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EDSS 453 Introduction to the Study of Disability and Special Education
3 semester hours
This course introduces students to the field of disability studies and special education. The difference between the two fields are carefully examined, discussed and explored. The course introduces key components and theories underlying disability studies and foundational components of the special education system. The course explores disability through a historical, social, linguistic, cultural, economic, and political context. This course also explores how disability is portrayed in society and reviews traditional stereotypes emerging from the disability rights movement. In regards to Special Education, this course will emphasize current laws and procedures pertaining to the appropriate education for children with disabilities and review major relevant issues affecting the field of special education including inclusion, advocacy, collaborating with diverse families and educational professionals, and transition processes.
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EDSS 454 Major Issues and Foundations of Special Education
2 semester hours
Candidates will receive an overview of the characteristics of diverse learners with high incidence disabilities with a view towards developing an understanding of these characteristics as they impact learning, behavior, and socialization. The course will also emphasize current laws and procedures regarding the appropriate education of these students and review major issues including Universal Design for Learning (UDL), inclusion, advocacy, assistive technology, Response to Intervention (RTI), early intervention, collaborating with diverse families and educational professionals and transition planning.
Prerequisite: or .
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EDSS 455 Development of IEPs for Students with Exceptional Needs
1 semester hours
This course will provide essential information regarding the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with exceptional needs. Candidates will learn the general components of an IEP and how to develop student present level of performance (PLOP) and goals.
Prerequisite: or .
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EDSS 475 Teaching and Assessing Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
3 semester hours
Principles and techniques for diagnosing learning and behavioral strengths and weaknesses in children and youth with specific learning disability, mental retardation, other health impairments, or serious emotional disturbance. Additional emphasis is placed on effective techniques and methods in working with culturally and linguistically diverse youth. Development of teaching strategies, goals, and objectives suitable for direct intervention, implementation of individual instructional programs, and evaluation of program approaches and effectiveness.
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EDSS 476 Policies and Issues in Education for Diverse Learners with Disabilities
3 semester hours
Survey of current issues and trends in the psychology and education of students with learning handicaps, e.g. theoretical instructional systems, use of research findings in program implementation, counseling, career guidance, and program evaluation with emphasis on history and practices of bilingual education, including organizational models and instructional strategies.
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EDSS 492 Behavior and Classroom Management Techniques for Teachers
3 semester hours
Explores current, alternative approaches to classroom discipline, management, and organization. Focuses on how teacher behavior, the learning task, and the classroom environment affect student behavior.
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EDSS 498 Special Studies
3 semester hours
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EDSS 499 Independent Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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EDSS 5002 Survey of Second Language Acquisition Theories
2 semester hours
Course content includes theoretical perspectives in first and second language learning, language teaching methodologies, assessment, identification, and program placement for Limited English Proficient students with and without disabilities. Historical, political, legal, and social factors related to second language acquisition are addressed, including the history of bilingual education; federal, state, and local legislation; bilingual education models; and the role of parents and paraprofessionals in English language development.
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EDSS 5998 Special Studies
3 semester hours
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EDSS 5999 Independent Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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EDSS 6101 Psychology and Education of Culturally/Linguistically Diverse Students with Exceptional Students
3 semester hours
An overview of the problems confronting educators of students with exceptional needs, with a view to developing an understanding of the psychological and educational implications for instruction and program
planning. An overview of major exceptionalities and implications of recent legislation for the disabled (“mainstreaming”) will be emphasized.
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EDSS 6104 Leadership for Instruction, Learning, and Achievement
3 semester hours
Designed for school management and institutional trainers to afford understanding of individualization of instruction, evaluation and assessment of instructional practices, skill in design and implementation of instructional sequences, and elements of effective instruction for all students.
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EDSS 6251 Secondary School Curriculum and Methods for Math and Science
3 semester hours
Objectives, methods, materials, and problems involved in teaching math and science in the secondary schools. Explores methods of long and short range planning, course overviews, unit plans and lesson planning. Presents alternative strategies of instruction and methods of diagnosing needs and evaluating learning. Current approaches to classroom discipline, management, and organization are studied.
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EDSS 6300 Creating Effective Classrooms
3 semester hours
This course is designed to prepare candidates to be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in managing environments for diverse learners that are safe and effective and that facilitate positive self-esteem and self-advocacy. In addition, the candidate will be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of behavior management strategies, varying communication styles that impact learning and laws and regulations for promoting behavior that is positive and self-regulatory.
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EDSS 6301 Creating Collaborative Partnerships
3 semester hours
This course is designed to prepare candidates to be able to collaborate and communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities and their parents, other family members, and primary care givers, school administrators, general and special education teachers, specialists, paraprofessionals, and community agency and related service personnel. The candidate will learn how to work in partnership to be able to design, implement, and evaluate integrated services that reflect transitional stages across life span for all learners.
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EDSS 6302 Assessment of Students with Exceptional Needs
3 semester hours
This course surveys a variety of evidence-based strategies for assessing Fluent English Proficient (FEP) and English Language Learner (ELL) students with mild/moderate disabilities. Course content includes principles and techniques for assessing learning, developing appropriate IEP goals and instructional recommendations based on individual needs. Both formal and informal methods of assessment are reviewed, including Curriculum Based Assessment. Includes lecture and practicum.
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EDSS 6303 Teaching and Assessing Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
3 semester hours
Principles and techniques for diagnosing learning and behavioral strengths and weaknesses in children and youth with learning disability, mental retardation, other health impairments or serious disturbance. Additional emphasis is placed on effective techniques and methods in working with culturally and linguistically diverse youth, development of teaching strategies, goals, and objectives suitable for direct intervention, implementation of individual instructional programs, and evaluation of program approaches and effectiveness.
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EDSS 6304 Policies and Issues in Education for Diverse Learners with Disabilities
3 semester hours
Survey of current issues and trends in the psychology and education of students with learning handicaps, e.g. “mainstreaming” theoretical instructional systems, use of research findings in programs implementation, counseling, career guidance, and program evaluation, with emphasis on history and practices of bilingual education including organizational models and instructional strategies.
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EDSS 6314 Professional Educator Evaluation Seminar
1 semester hours
This seminar is the culminating experience for the Professional Education Specialist credential program. Students reevaluate their professional competency to assess and teach culturally diverse students with learning and behavior problems. They compile a Professional Educator Portfolio, which includes artifacts documenting their professional eompetence and a plan for their continuing professional growth. The district support provider and the college advisor continue to support the student in this process.
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EDSS 6317 Research and Leadership in Special Education
2 semester hours
This seminar-style course will assist candidates to further develop and implement research skills in Special Education. Candidates will review seminal and current research. The course will also review research related to implementing change and effective practices for diverse populations with disabilities in the schools. This course will require active online and in-class assignments, discussions and participated. The course is designed to be directed by candidate’s work in the schools with students, colleagues and families.
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EDSS 6318 Supporting Behavior and Social Skills for Students with Exceptional Needs
3 semester hours
This course is designed to prepare candidates to demonstrate knowledge and skills in managing environments for diverse learners that are safe and effective and that facilitate positive self-esteem and self-advocacy. The candidates will be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of behavior analysis and management strategies, varying communication styles that impact learning, and laws and regulations for promoting behavior that is positive and self-regulatory. In addition, this course focuses on characteristic and learning needs of students with emotional disturbance and autism.
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EDSS 6319 Literacy Instruction for Special Needs Students in Single Subject Classrooms
3 semester hours
This graduate course is designed to develop and understanding of the nature of literacy and how it impacts the content area literacy needs of all students, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities. Course content includes evidence-based approaches to language arts/literacy instruction, assessment, differentiated instruction, Response to Intervention (RtI), literacy needs of ELLs and students with disabilities, as well as methods, processes, and techniques for teaching content area literacy skills in grades 6-12.
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EDSS 6320 Development of IEPs for Students with Exceptional Needs
1 semester hours
This training course is designed to provide candidates with essential information regarding the development of Individualized Education Programs for students with disabilities. Candidates will learn the general components of an IEP, and how to develop current student functioning levels and goals.
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EDSS 6325 Foundation of Special Education
2 semester hours
This course will provide an overview of the characteristics of diverse students with high incidence disabilities with a view towards developing an understanding of the psychological and educational implications of these exceptionalities. This course will also emphasize current laws and procedures regarding the appropriate education of these students and review major relevant issues affecting the field of special education including Universal Design for Learning, inclusion, advocacy, assistive technology, Response to Intervention/early intervention, collaborating with diverse families and educational professionals and transition planning.
Fieldwork required.
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EDSS 6362 Counseling Theories and Techniques
3 semester hours
A survey of major theoretical orientations to the practice of counseling. An overview of basic counseling skills with particular emphasis on communication skills applicable to the counseling relationship. Candidates are introduced to experiences that will give them a greater understanding of self and others. Required prior to formal admission to the Counseling program.
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EDSS 6365 Research Methodology and Statistics
3 semester hours
An introduction to data gathering methods and models of assessment statistics to guide program direction and evidence-based educational decision making. Overview of different types of tests and inventories, their construction and evaluation. Candidates will also learn how to design and collect different types of data to determine the impact of their counseling interventions. Preparation in explaining educational assessment data and results data to different stakeholders. Basic descriptive statistics, research designs and methods will also be examined to develop skill in a critical approach to examining the research literature in counseling as well as the importance of conducting counseling research.
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EDSS 6366 Principles, Organization, and Administration of Pupil Personnel and Human Services
3 semester hours
This course emphasizes contemporary trends in school counseling, including application of the ASCA National Model. The role of the school counselor as a leader and change agent and best practices will be examined. Information pertaining to the practice of school counseling and guidelines for the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of pupil personnel services in elementary, middle, and high school will be provided. Facilitating collaborative partnerships with school-based personnel and community resources, including referral processes for students and families, will be addressed. Field assignment required.
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EDSS 6368 Career Counseling and Educational Planning
3 semester hours
An overview of career development theories as they relate to the whole person will be examined, including effectively addressing the needs of specific populations (e.g., women, ethnic minorities, students with special needs, and economically disadvantaged students). Assessment and counseling techniques and related tools to be used within career counseling and educational planning will be explored. This course will also emphasize contemporary trends in educational and career guidance applied to educational and career planning within the K-12 and higher education settings. Field assignment and lab fee required.
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EDSS 6372 Consultation and Collaboration in Schools
3 semester hours
This course is designed to support learning and application of knowledge and skill in collaborative consultation with school personnel and families on academic, social, and behavioral factors that impact student achievement and related outcomes. Candidates will also learn and apply concepts related to systemic consultation, with an emphasis on prevention and early intervention. The counselor’s leadership role in identifying, organizing, and developing prevention and intervention services is emphasized. Field assignment required.
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EDSS 6377 Multicultural Counseling
3 semester hours
Students examine the spectrum of beliefs, values, and behaviors that comprise cultural diversity. Special emphasis is placed on increasing the student’s sensitivity to diversity and on developing strategies that facilitate the counseling process.
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EDSS 6382 Ethical and Legal Issues
3 semester hours
This course examines ethics, laws, regulations, and best practices for pupil personnel counseling professionals. Critical issues relevant to child abuse and partner abuse will be addressed. Procedures for resolving ethical and legal dilemmas will be emphasized.
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EDSS 6390 Lifespan Development
3 semester hours
The study of major psychological theories and their application to the understanding of human behavior. Appraisal of human biological, psychological, and social lifespan development from infancy through death. Emphasis is placed on the impact of culture and diversity on lifespan development.
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EDSS 6391 Foundations of Counseling
3 semester hours
The objectives of this course are for master’s students in counseling to gain core foundational knowledge of the counseling field and facilitate the development of a professional counselor identity. The core foundations include the history of counseling, multicultural issues, career and vocational counseling, counseling, process and outcome, ethics, prevention, health promotion, and social justice. In addition, a review of the practice of counseling and program specializations will be offered.
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EDSS 6392 Psychopharmacology
2 TO 3 semester hours
The primary objective of this course is to offer a survey of psychopharmacology for the professional counselor. Biological and psychological effects of psychotropic medications will be discussed along with indications and contraindications for psychoparmacological interventions and the relative efficacy of psychopharmacology treatments in comparison to counseling and psychotherapeutic interventions will be addressed.
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EDSS 6393 Assessment, Appraisal, and Diagnosis
3 semester hours
The objectives of this course include developing a broad understanding of assessment issues and procedures. These issues and procedures include 1) the history of assessment, 2) legal and ethical issues, 3) cultural diversity, 4) the scientist/practitioner approach to clinical judgment, 5) diagnostic interviewing, 6) approaches to test construction, 7) reliability and validity, 8) types of vocational, cognitive, and personality tests, and 9) special education.
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EDSS 6394 Helping Skills
3 semester hours
The objectives of this course are for graduate students in counseling and education to 1) develop proficiency in beginning counseling skills, 2) prepare for counseling fieldwork experiences, and 3) begin to develop an understanding of the counselor’s role in facilitating or inhibiting client change. Multicultural experiences are emphasized.
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EDSS 6400 Community Psychology: Theories and Practice
3 semester hours
This graduate level course provides an overview of community psychology theoretical models. Candidates will be exposed to evidence-based approaches to prevention and promotion of social-emotional competencies and resilience across the lifespan within a variety of contexts. This course will offer a community-based learning opportunity emphasizing social justice and health promotion, particularly in underprivileged and/or underserved populations.
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EDSS 6500 Foundations of Ethical, Professional, and Legal Practice in School Psychology
3 semester hours
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the field of School Psychology, including its historical antecedents and contemporary educational, legal, and system issues that impact the profession. Content will include review of the multiple roles of school psychologists, pertinent laws and court decisions and ethics that impact services. State and national standards that govern the training of school psychologists will be highlighted. Field assignments required (i.e. interviews and observations will give students insight into their future vocation).
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EDSS 6502 Determinants Child and Adolescent Learning and Development
3 semester hours
This course introduces candidates to knowledge base regarding major contributors to student learning and development. Educational context and social influences on behaviors are reviewed. Advanced analysis and application of major psychological theories and biological basis will help candidates understand typical and atypical child and adolescent development. Evidence-based individual, school, family, and community interventions are explored.
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EDSS 6504 Statistics, Assessment, and Research Methods in Education
3 semester hours
This graduate level course emphasizes the development of knowledge and skills with regard to interpreting and applying essential descriptive statistics, research methodologies, and basic concepts of psychological and education assessment. The course content consists of an overview of individual and group tests and inventories; test construction and evaluation; alternative assessment; progress monitoring; program evaluation; and comprehensive testing programs.
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EDSS 6506 Seminar in Counseling and Interpersonal Relations
2 semester hours
This course provides an overview of major counseling theories, and provides candidates with basic counseling skills with general and special education students. Candidates will learn general and specific techniques appropriate for use in school settings. Issues related to interpersonal relationships, culturally competent counseling, law and ethics, and evaluation of counseling effectiveness will be addressed.
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EDSS 6508 Student Diversity and Exceptionality
3 semester hours
This course provides an overview of the characteristics of student diversity and exceptionality, including but not limited to individual differences, ability/disability, race, culture, language, socioeconomic status, and gender and the impact on educational access. Candidates learn about the importance of culturally competent practice, with an emphasis on strength-based approaches, evidence-based educational/intervention strategies, and collaboration with diverse families. Field assignments required.
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EDSS 6510 Seminar in Instruction and Learning
3 semester hours
This course provides students with an overview of teacher instruction and the evaluation of student learning using curriculum based measures for reading, writing, and math; observation of student behavior during instruction; teacher interviews; and observation of effective classroom practices. The course also provides an overview of instructional strategies in the areas of reading, writing, and math for students who are at-risk for academic failure.
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EDSS 6512 Group Counseling and Intervention with Children and Adolescents
3 semester hours
This course focuses on the application of group counseling theories to support positive mental health development in children and adolescents. Topics include different types of group counseling, including psychoeducational and social skills groups in the school setting. Issues related to culturally competent group counseling and law and ethics will be addressed. Field assignments required.
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EDSS 6513 Advanced Counseling Seminar I
1 semester hours
This course is the first of a two-semester counseling supervision experience for school psychology candidates completing their second year practicum. Candidates will learn more in-depth techniques to counsel children and adolescents individually and in groups. Techniques include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused counseling, interpersonal process therapy, and play therapy. Legal and ethical issues in counseling will be discussed, along with multicultural counseling. Field activities required.
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EDSS 6514 Family, School, and Community Collaboration
3 semester hours
This course emphasizes the principles and research related to collaborating effectively with diverse families and community partners to positively impact student learning, health, and mental health. Using experiential and ethnographic approaches, candidates learn historical and contemporary perspectives on family systems, strengths, needs, and culture. Candidates also learn evidence-based strategies to design, implement, and evaluate culturally-responsive services to promote family-school-community partnerships. Themes covered may include: inequality in educational policies and practices, overrepresentation of minorities in special education, assessment/intervention bias, immigration and second language learners, and working with non-majority culture and SES groups. Field assignments required.
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EDSS 6515 Advanced Counseling Seminar II
1 semester hours
This course is the second of a two-semester counseling supervision experience for school psychology candidates completing their second year practicum. Candidates will learn more in-depth techniques to counsel children and adolescents individually and in groups. Techniques include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused counseling, interpersonal process therapy, and play therapy. Legal and ethical issues in counseling will be discussed, along with multicultural counseling. Field activities required.
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EDSS 6516 Seminar in Motivation and Achievement
2 semester hours
This course focuses on psychological theories, concepts, and research related to developing intervention to improve student outcomes, individually and school-wide. Special emphasis is placed on motivational theories and application, school engagement, family influences, and socio-cultural factors on learning.
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EDSS 6518 Assessment and Intervention for Cognitive and Learning Problems I
3 semester hours
This is the first of a two-semester course focusing on psycho-educational assessment, intervention, and data-based decision making. Content includes psychological theory and psychometrics as related to achievement, motivation, school climate, family influences, retention, assessment of learning environments, and socio-cultural impact on learning. Legal and ethical issues related to testing cultural and linguistically diverse students are emphasized, along with proper administration, scoring, interpretation of results, and integration of data from multiple sources. (Course fee required.)
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EDSS 6520 Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation
3 semester hours
This course provides knowledge and application related to effective decision making and problem solving for school psychologists through consultation and collaboration. Content includes the study of methods of collaborative consultation and communication with individuals, families, groups, and systems. Field assignments required.
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EDSS 6522 Assessment and Intervention for Cognitive and Learning Problems II
3 semester hours
This is the second of a two-semester course focusing on psycho-educational assessment, intervention, and data-based decision making. Content includes psychological theory and psychometrics as related to achievement, motivation, school climate, family influences, retention, assessment of learning environments, and socio-cultural impact on learning. Legal and ethical issues related to testing culturally and linguistically diverse students are emphasized, along with proper administration, scoring, interpretation of results, and integration of data from multiple sources. (Course fee required.)
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EDSS 6524 Practicum in School Psychology I
2 semester hours
This course is the first of a full year (two-semester) field experience with concurrent University seminar for second-year candidates in the School Psychology program. Candidates gain knowledge and experience, practice skills acquired in course work, and demonstrate beginning competency in a wide range of skills and services typically performed by a school psychologist.
Credit/No Credit.
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EDSS 6525 Practicum in School Psychology II
2 semester hours
This course is the second of a full year (two-semester) field experience with concurrent University seminar for second-year candidates in the School Psychology program. Candidates continue to gain knowledge and experience, practice skills acquired in course work, and demonstrate more advanced competency in a wide range of skills and services typically performed by a school psychologist, in preparation for internship the following year.
Credit/No Credit.
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EDSS 6526 Social Responsibility, Violence Prevention, and Crisis Intervention in Schools
3 semester hours
This course focuses on preventive and responsive services to promote resilience and reduce risk in student populations. Candidates learn about the development, implementation, and evaluation of systemic and individual strategies to address issues such as violence, pregnancy, bullying, and suicide. Candidates also learn about best practices in school-based crisis teams, including prevention, preparation, response, and recovery. The importance of collaborating with families and community agencies to ensure safe and violence-free schools is highlighted.
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EDSS 6528 Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment
3 semester hours
This course teaches candidates to administer and interpret assessments of students’ social and emotional functioning in school. Students use assessment results, in conjunction with other data sources to write comprehensive psychoeducational reports with concise conceptualization of how a student’s social and emotional issues impact his/her school functioning. (Course fee required.)
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EDSS 6530 Treatment of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Children and Adolescents
3 semester hours
This course focuses on biological, cultural, developmental, and social influences on emotional and behavioral disorders common in children and adolescents, including autism, ADHD, conduct disorder, mood disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, and emotional disturbance. Evidence-based academic and mental health interventions are addressed, and contemporary related issues impacting student development are highlighted, such as psychopharmacology, obesity, online/gaming addiction, cyberbullying, and sexuality/gender identity. Field assignments required.
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EDSS 6532 Seminar in School Systems and Psychological Services
3 semester hours
This course emphasizes the breadth of school psychology roles, functions, and settings of practice, in preparation for internship. Candidates expand their knowledge of school systems, including general education, special education, and other educational and allied services. Principles and research related to organizational development and systems theory within school settings are included, with a key focus on school-wide, empirically-supported practices and interventions that enhance learning and social-emotional development and promote safe, supportive, and effective learning environments.
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EDSS 6534 Advanced Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention
3 semester hours
This course focuses on understanding, assessing, and developing effective interventions to support student behavior at the individual, classroom, and school-wide levels. Candidates learn to conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments, focusing on antecedents, consequences, and functions of behaviors that impede learning and socialization, and they use the data collected to develop and evaluate positive behavior support plans. Candidates also learn about classroom management appropriate to students’ developmental level and effective classroom and school-wide programming to promote pro-social behaviors and increase school engagement. Field assignments required.
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EDSS 6536 Special Issues and Best Practices in School Psychological Services
3 semester hours
This course reviews advanced issues and practices in the delivery of psychological services in school settings. Content includes serving students with low-incidence disabilities, the use of assistive technology, and assessment and intervention with culturally and linguistically diverse students. As part of this course, a leadership module provides candidates with knowledge about leadership in order to effect change in their practice. Field assignments required.
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EDSS 6538 Supervised Internship in School Psychology I
3 semester hours
This seminar is the final level of supervision for school psychology interns. Under the supervision of both field-based and university-based psychologists, candidates refine their practice and delivery of psychoeducational services in the school setting with the P-12 student population.
Credit/No Credit.
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EDSS 6540 Supervised Internship in School Psychology II
3 semester hours
This seminar is a continuation from previous semester designed to support school psychology interns. Support in preparation for graduation and entry into the profession of school psychology is emphasized.
Credit/No Credit.
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EDSS 6820 Education of Students with Exceptional Needs in Catholic Schools
3 semester hours
An overview of the problems confronting educators in Catholic schools regarding students with exceptional needs, with a view to developing an understanding of the educational implications for instruction and program planning. An overview of major exceptionalities and implications of recent legislation will be emphasized.
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EDSS 6821 Informal Assessment and Program Development in Catholic Schools
3 semester hours
A survey of strategies for assessing and teaching students with exceptional needs in Catholic schools. Course content includes principles and techniques for assessing learning and behavioral patterns, development of individual learning programs, development and implementation of instructional strategies based on individual needs, and designing and using pupil performance criteria to evaluate pupil learning and behavior. Includes lecture and practicum.
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EDSS 6822 Creating Successful Inclusion Programs
3 semester hours
This course will stimulate discussion and decision making about the mission of individual Catholic schools in providing an appropriate educational experience for all its students. This course will focus on essential components to be included in an individual school’s inclusion plan.
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EDSS 6823 Advanced Practicum in Catholic Inclusive Education
3 semester hours
This course is a practicum during which candidates will support staff at practicum sites in the identification, assessment, and intervention of learning differences. Candidates will participate as case managers and engage in trainings for assessment and intervention instruments.
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EDSS 6955 Master’s Thesis I
1 semester hours
This course is intended for students working on a master’s thesis. The committee chair provides ongoing support for the master’s thesis.
Credit/No Credit.
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