Program Requirements
The curriculum is designed so that students can fulfill the Education Specialists program requirements in school psychology after three years of full-time coursework, and one year of internship.
The program requires 73 semester hours for the degree which includes a 1,500-hour supervised internship.
Course Requirements
Core Requirements
Psychological Foundations (9 Hours)
Lifespan Development (3)
Foundations of Learning (3)
Child & Adolescent Psychopathology (3)
Research Design & Statistics (3 Hours)
Introduction to Statistics and Research Design (3)
Single Subject Research Design (3)
Research Practicum/Thesis (Minimum of 4 Hours - Select 1)
Educational Foundations (Minimum of 3 Hours)
Legal and Policy Issues Spec Ed (3)
Psychoeducational Foundations (Minimum of 3 Hours)
Cognitive Assessment (3)
Multicultural Assessment in the Schools (2)
Individual Child and Adolescent Assessment (3)
Autism Spectrum Disorders Assessment (2)
Electives
Intervention Strategies (17 Hours)
Interventions in the Schools (3)
Consultation and Supervision in Applied Settings (3)
Child/Family Psychotherapy/Counseling Interventions (3)
Academic Assessment and Interventions (3)
Advanced Child and Adolescent Behavior Therapy (3)
Autism Spectrum Disorders Interventions (2)
Other Relevant Interventions Courses:
- Ed PS 7529 - Changing Children’s Behavior Using Positive Methods (3 credits) (offered fall semester)
- ED PS 6200 – Counseling Theories and Procedures (3 credits) (offered fall semester)
- ED PS 6210 – Counseling Skills (3 credits) (offered fall semester)
- ED PS 7250 – Family and Couple Counseling (3 credits) (offered fall semester)
- ED PS 6350 – Group Counseling Theory and Application (3 credits) (offered spring semester)
Professional School Psychology (26 Hours)
Professional Issues and Ethics in School Psychology (3)
Practicum in School Psychology: Clinic (4)
Practicum in School Psychology: Field (4)
Autism Spectrum Disorders Assessment Practicum (1)
Autism Spectrum Disorder Interventions Practicum (1)
Multicultural Assessment Practicum (1)
Internship in School Psychology (12)
Course Sequencing
Year 1 Fall
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED PS 7730 | Clinic Practicum | 1 |
| ED PS 6010 | Stats/Research Design | 3 |
| ED PS 6100 | Professional Issues/ Ethics of SP | 3 |
| ED PS 7130 | Cognitive Assessment | 3 |
| ED PS 6450 | Psychopathology | 3 |
Year 1 Spring
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED PS 7730 | Clinic Practicum | 1 |
| ED PS 6390 | Interventions (Required for both BCBA and Non BCBA students) | 3 |
| ED PS 7150 | Individual Child/Adolescent Assessment | 3 |
| SP ED 6040 | Legal/Policy Issues | 3 |
| ED PS 6930 | BCBA Prac | 2 |
| SP ED 6850 | Ethics/professional Conduct for Behavior Analysts | 3 |
Year 1 Summer
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED PS 6140 | Multicultural Assessment | 2 |
| ED PS 6836 | ASD Assessment | 2 |
| ED PS6838 | ASD Intervention | 2 |
| ED PS 6837 | ASD Assessment Prac | 1 |
| ED PS | ASD Intervention Prac (Can start in the Spring of 1st year) | 1 |
| ED PS 6620/7620 | ASD Interventions (Take this instead of ED PS 6838/7838) | 3 |
| ED PS 6930 | BCBA Prac (Take this instead of ED PS 6839/7839 ) | 1 |
Year 2 Fall
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED PS 7730 | Clinic Prac | 1 |
| ED PS 6050 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| ED PS 6142 | Multicultural Prac (Take first or second semester of second year) | 1 |
| ED PS 6110 | Child/Fam Tx/Counseling | 3 |
| SP ED 6650 | Positive Behavior | 3 |
| ED PS 6930 | BCBA Prac | 1 |
Year 2 Spring
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED PS 7730 | Clinic Prac | 1 |
| ED PS 7380 | Academic Assessment/Tx | 3 |
| ED PS 6142 | Multicultural Prac (Can also take first semester) | 1 |
| ED PS 6470 | Consultation/Supervision (Required for both BCBA and Non BCBA students) | 3 |
| ED PS 6930 | BCBA Prac | 1 |
Year 2 Summer
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SP ED 6022 | Principles of Instruction | 3 |
| ED PS 6930 | BCBA Prac | 5 |
| SP ED 6040 | Legal/Policy Issues (Option to take if not taken second semester of first year) | 3 |
Year 3 Fall
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED PS 6451 | Foundations of Learning | 3 |
| ED PS 7732 | SP research Prac | 2 |
| ED PS 7731 | Field Practicum | 2 |
| ED PS 6930 | BCBA Prac | 1 |
Year 3 Spring
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED PS 6115 | Adv. Child/Adol Tx | 3 |
| ED PS | SP Research Design | 2 |
| ED PS 7731 | Field Practicum | 2 |
| ED PS 7190 | Neuropsych Assessment (Optional elective) | 3 |
| ED PS 7410 | Single Subject | 3 |
| ED PS 6930 | BCBA Prac | 1 |
Year 4 Fall
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED PS 7190 | Internship | 6 |
Year 4 Spring
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED PS 7190 | Internship | 6 |
*BCBA courses and activities (EP 6390 Interventions and EP 6838 ASD Interventions also meet the BCBA course requirement).
Be sure to check departmental schedules before attempting to register since some courses may not be taught each year, faculty may be on sabbatical or times/semesters may change. Also, certain courses may be taught in the summer, including SPED 6040. Note that courses taught outside the Ed Psych department may be changed w/o our prior notice.
Note:
- Students completing specialized grant training will be required to enroll in additional seminars or courses associated with goals and objectives of each grant activity.
- Students who are planning to seek admission into a doctoral program in School Psychology,
including our own, should meet with the Director of Training to discuss plans and
adjustments to course requirements, including enrollment in more advanced statistical
methods.
Practice and Research Sites
University of Utah Educational Assessment and Student Support Clinic (Psychoeducational clinic)
Located in BUC (Business Classroom Building) on the University of Utah campus, includes faculty offices, student work areas, clinical office/research areas and classrooms which are set up for audio/video supervision and training activities.University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute (UNI)
Includes in-patient and out-patient training experiences for practica and internships, providing experiences with various psychiatric, medical, and behavioral disorders in children, adolescents, and adults (including depression, conduct disorder, neurological impairments, obsessive-compulsive disorder, neuroses and psychoses, and other disorders).
UNI Neurobehavior HOME Program
The Neurobehavior HOME program is a coordinated health care model and center of excellence for meeting the medical and mental health needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities. They provide services to children and adults including primary care, psychiatric services, medication management, counseling services, positive behavior supports, interdisciplinary assessment and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders, and case management.Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning
Operated by Valley Behavioral Health, the center is a successful example of a private/public partnership. It provides behavioral and educational services to students by conducting and supporting research into the cause(s) of autism and its eventual cure. They also assist families in coping with the challenges presented by autism, and train current and future teachers and professionals in best practices and procedures.Utah School Districts with Current and Past Intern Placements
- Alpine School District
- Canyons School District
- Davis School District
- Granite School District
- Jordan School District
- Murray School District
- Ogden School District
- Salt Lake City School District
- Tooele County School District
- Washington County School District
Licensure Information
Upon completing the program, students are eligible to apply for State licensure as a School Psychologist. This process must be initiated by the student. Applications are available form the department's administrative assistant. Licensure is granted through the Utah State Office of Education. The majority of students who complete degrees in School Psychology apply for this license, in fact, this is required if students want to work in Utah schools.
Apply for an Educator License in Utah
Students are also eligible for licensure in any state in the US: