Lewis & Clark Moodle

Overview of the history, systems, roles and, functions of school psychologists. Readings in, contemporary issues and historical events provide, the foundation for graduate preparation in school, psychology. Students observe the work of school, psychologists and discuss the profession in a, seminar format. This course is a practicum in, school-based systems, and includes overviews of, the theories and practices for school-based, emotional, behavioral, social, and academic, change.

Overview of the history, systems, roles and
functions of school psychologists. Readings in
contemporary issues and historical events provide
the foundation for graduate preparation in school
psychology. Students observe the work of school
psychologists and discuss the profession in a
seminar format. This course is a practicum in
school-based systems, and includes overviews of
the theories and practices for school-based
emotional, behavioral, social, and academic
change.

This course focuses on developmental theory and
research as applied to the process of learning
and education, age birth to twenty-one. Emphasis
will be placed in the following areas: candidates
gaining knowledge to both differentiate and
integrate multiple theoretical views on
development; candidates gaining a better
conceptual understanding of commonalities and
differences in development; and, candidates
gaining a better practical understanding of how
to help children and adolescents address the
developmental challenges they face, particularly
in schools. In this course, child and adolescent
development will be viewed through theories and
research in the areas of interpersonal,
emotional, cultural, cognitive, and physical
development.

Consideration of the applicable ethical and legal, issues for school psychologists in mental health, and school settings. Students develop skills in, counseling, consultation, assessment, and, intervention planning.