EKU School Psychology Program

Program and Goals

Psy. S. Degree

The Psy.S. degree in school psychology is a three year, 71-hour degree program including coursework in statistics, research, psychological assessment, consultation, therapy, intervention and ethics. This program will prepare you to effectively meet the diverse psychological and educational needs of children. This program meets the eligibility requirements for taking the Kentucky school psychology certification examination and has NCATE/NASP approval. Students will obtain an M.S. degree in General Psychology at the end of their first year in the school psychology program.

Content Areas

Psychological Foundations ( Development, Learning, Abnormal Child )	12 hrs.
Educational Foundations ( Curriculum, Reading, Ed. Administration )	9 hrs.
Research, Evaluation, & Statistics ( Statistics, Research Design, Indep. Research )	9 hrs.
Psychoeducational Diagnosis & Intervention (Behavior Therapy, Intellectual/ Personality and Educational Assessment, School Interventions)	19 hrs.
Ethics, Legal Issues	1 hr.
Professional Identity	3 hrs.
Practicum (2)	6 hrs.
Internship ( 2 semesters)	12 hrs.
Total Requirements	71 hrs.