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Welcome to the School Psychology Home Page!
The School Psychology program at Andrews University is housed in the Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology. The EdS in School Psychology provides training for a professional career as a certified or licensed school psychologist. EdS-level school psychologists work primarily in public and private-school systems, preschool settings, and child-development centers. Typical responsibilities are assessment, diagnosis, consultation, program planning, and intervention services to preschool and school-age children with educational, emotional, and behavioral problems. A 1200-hour internship in a school is required.
School Psychology [EdS]
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| EDPC540 | Behavioral and Emotional Problems of Children | 3 | |
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| EDPC555 | Early Childhood Issues in Asssessment | 1 | |
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| EDPC618 | Issues in School Psychology | 3 | |
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| EDPC631 | Assessment I: Cognitive Applications | 3 | |
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| EDPC632 | Assessment II: Behavioral and Educational Applications | 3 | |
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| EDPC633 | Assessment III: Advanced Interpretative and Processing Applications | 3 | |
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| EDPC635 | Theories and Techniques of Counseling | 3 | |
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| EDPC638 | Group Processes | 3 | |
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| EDPC654 | Practicum in School Psychology | 3 | |
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| EDPC672 | Psychoeducational Consultation | 3 | |
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| EDPC686 | Therapies for Children | 3 | |
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| EDPC810 | Internship in School Psychology | 6 | |
| Interdisciplinary Area | Credits | ||
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| EDCI565 | Improving Instruction | 3 | |
| Educational Foundations | Credits | ||
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| EDFN500 | Philosophical Foundations of Education and Psychology | 3 | |
| Research/Statistics/Measurement | Credits | ||
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| EDPC644 | Psychological Testing | 3 | |
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| EDRM505 | Research Methods in Education and Psychology | 3 | |
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| EDRM611 | Applied Statistics in Education and Psychology I | 3 | |
| Total EdS Degree Credits | 69 | ||
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50% Tuition Reduction Offered!
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Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology at Andrews University
(with a Michigan, NASP and NCATE approved program) has been concerned
for some time about the limited number of people who are choosing to
make school psychology a career. The University decided that it will
make an extra effort to attract students to this profession by offering
a 50% tuition reduction for a limited time. Applicants accepted into
the EdS in School Psychology program will be offered this reduction again
for the 2007-2008 academic year. This tuition reduction once received
in 2007, will cover the span of the Ed.S. program or three years. Once
accepted, the requirements to continue the 50% reduction are the following:
full-time enrollment (9-12 credits per semester) in the Ed.S. in School
Psychology program; a 3.2 GPA; and must be a student in good and regular
standing.
Fifteen students will be accepted on a first come first served basis. Our graduates have been very successful in finding jobs in the past. Our program has attracted students from a number of states. We have graduates who are working in California, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, and Arizona. We hope to attract more students from Michigan this year. If you, as practicing psychologist in Michigan, know of people who are interested in joining our profession, please encourage them to call one of our training institutions and if they are interested in the 50% reduction at Andrews University, they may call 269-471-3473 or email ecp@andrews.edu. |
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Demand for School Psychologists
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in School Psychology offers an amazing opportunity for a student with a bachelor’s
degree in psychology to advance in this growing field. According to the National
Association of School Psychologist (NASP), “Demand
for school psychologists is exceptionally strong and on the rise. As life
has become more stressful, schools and communities have come under increasing
pressure
to provide mental health and instructional support for children and youth.” School psychologists perform consultations involving the families and school personnel regarding the total learning environment of students. They assess students’ academic skills and aptitudes, social/emotional development, mental health, and eligibility for special services. School psychologist researches and evaluates to develop effective programs and strategies. They promote human diversity. School psychologists work within a school system to help students have the opportunity to learn and achieve their fullest potential. ^ Return to top ^ | |||
Contact
Email: ecp@andrews.eduFaculty
Elvin Gabriel, EdD, Associate Professor of Educational and Counseling Psychology
Jimmy Kijai, PhD, Professor of Research and Statistical Methodology
Ron Coffen, PhD, Associate Professor of Educational and Counseling Psychology
Rudolph Bailey, PhD, Professor of Educational Psychology
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