Goal 1:
To train specialist-level school psychologists who practice data-based
decision making.
Objectives:
A. Students will demonstrate an understanding of
foundational principles of research and
data analysis.
B. Students will demonstrate the ability to make
decisions regarding assessment and
intervention based on valid and reliable data collected from multiple
sources.
C. Students will be familiar with empirically-supported
assessment techniques and
interventions and be able to use technology to access these in the
literature.
D. Students will be able to apply research principles
to the evaluation of programs and/or
larger scale interventions.
Goal 2:
To train specialist-level school psychologists who have a foundation
of knowledge in both education and psychology.
Objectives:
A. Students have a strong foundation of knowledge
in psychology (including, but not
limited to, human development, biological bases of behavior, and social
psychology) and are able to apply these principles to their work this
students, families and school
personnel.
B. Students have a strong foundation of knowledge
in education (including learning,
cognition, and effective instruction) and are able to apply these
principles to their work with students, families, and school personnel.
Goal 3:
To train specialist-level school psychologist who are ethical decision-makers.
Objectives:
A. Students will demonstrate an understanding of
NASP’s Principles for Professional Ethics.
B. Students will be able to apply a problem-solving
model in making ethical decisions.
C. Students will be familiar with the benefits and
challenges of practicing school
psychology in rural areas.
D. Students will develop the necessary skills to
work in a rural environment (e.g. students
will have the skills to access resources using technology).
Goal 4:
To train school psychologists who have expert skills as indicated by
the school psychology literature.
Objectives:
A. Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills
associated with effective
psychoeducational assessment.
B. Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills
necessary to develop, implement,
and evaluate empirically supported interventions.
C. Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills
necessary to work with school
personnel to identify and solve individual, group, and systems level
problems
D. Students will demonstrate the skills and knowledge
necessary to work with families to
increase a student’s success.
Goal 5:
To train specialist-level school psychologists who understand, consider,
and respect
differences in gender, culture, ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status,
and sexual orientation and who will promote a safe and respectful school
environment for all individuals.
Objectives:
A. Students will demonstrate an understanding of
individual differences and apply this
knowledge to decisions regarding assessment and intervention.
B. Students will develop an understanding of the
social, cultural, socioeconomic, and
experiential factors that effect the development and behavior of an
individual.
C. Students will have the knowledge and skills necessary
to access information about
individual differences through the use of technology and consultation
with colleagues.
Goal 6:
To train specialist-level school psychologists who engage in reflective
practice.
Objectives:
A. Students will understand the importance of ongoing
professional development to
maintain the knowledge and skills to effectively practice in a changing
field.
B. Students will demonstrate an understanding of
the field of school psychology in terms of historical development,
trends in roles and practice, and current issues.
C. Students will develop an understanding of the
state and national issues that effect the
education of children and the practice of school psychology.
