Studies physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors of growth and development of children from birth through adolescence. Major theories of learning and development are examined. Additional attention is given to understanding individual differences and the important influences of family and culture on development.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Critical analyses of theories of human development including readings from empirical research and cross-cultural comparisons focusing on strategies to enhance developmental outcomes through relationship and environmental opportunity.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Investigates current psychological theories and research regarding the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development of children and adolescents.

Prerequisites: Admission to the School Psychology Program or consent of instructor. Examines the professional roles, responsibilities, and functions of psychologists in schools. Focuses on educational foundations of school psychology including the history of the profession, organization and operation of schools, and diversity among students and their families.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Examination of classification systems used with children and adolescents in the diagnosis and treatment of educational and physical disabilities, mental disorders, and other developmental challenges.

Prerequisites: Grades of B- or better in ED PSY 6545 and ED REM 6718; or consent of instructor. Examines academic and instructional interventions, both preventive and remedial, that are delivered in schools and related settings with children and adolescents. Emphasizes linking assessment and intervention via use of direct and indirect service delivery.

Prerequisites: Admission to the School Psychology or Special Education Program, or consent of instructor. Examines the theories, research, and legal/ethical issues related to consultation in schools and related settings. Emphasis on understanding he process of consultation using a problem-solving approach. Includes instruction in interviewing, observation, and development and evaluation of interventions.

Prerequisites: Grades of B- or better in ED PSY 6550 and ED REM 6719. This course provides an introductory supervised experience in providing psychoeducational assessment and interventions for academic and behavior problems in schools and related settings. Settings and responsibilities are to be determined in consultation with program faculty and site supervisor.

Prerequisites: Grade of B- or better in ED PSY 6591. Supervised field-based placement in an approved school or educational setting under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed school psychologist. Course is eligible for graduate equivalency credit.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Closely supervised experience in a field setting under the direction of a graduate faculty member. An appropriate level of competence and evidence of growth must be demonstrated by the intern. The internship will include planning, research, evaluation, and related professional activities.