Ed. S. School Psychology Program: Description
The Programs in School Psychology are housed within the School of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education and offer graduate training at two levels:
The aim of these programs is to develop professionals who are able to apply psychological and educational principles to improve the psychosocial environments of children, adolescents and adults. Attention is directed toward the development of skills in the assessment of the intellectual, emotional, and social development of children; in planning and implementing direct interventions, including personal and academic counseling, as well as curriculum and environmental modifications with related psychoeducational rehabilitation; and in consulting with parents, administrators, other professional educators, and resources in the community.
The Specialist program is designed for those students who wish to become school psychologist practitioners, by providing a program that meets all state licensure requirements (and national certification). Training is primarily oriented toward the acquisition of those skills necessary for effective functioning in the educational environment as a school psychologist.
Because of the program’s unique setting in the School of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education and the College of Education and Behavioral Studies, students have the opportunity to work closely with Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education and Supervision, Psychology, Educational Psychology and Special Education faculty. The University of Northern Colorado is the primary training institution for educators in Colorado, and thus houses numerous educational support facilities as well as faculty with a variety of skills.