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Independent work with faculty member. For registration, students must submit a completed contract prior to the end of the add drop period. Contracts are available in the Academic Affairs Office, 123 Furcolo Hall, or in the Administrative Support Office, 161 Hills South.

The purpose of this practicum is to provide students with practicing and supervised training in administering assessments common to the practice of school psychology. Such assessments include cognitive and intellectual assessment, educational and academic assessments, curriculum based assessments and measurement, and social/emotional and behavioral assessments.

This course is designed for the preservice teacher and will examine the effect of psychological and social forces on the growth and development of the adolescent with particular attention paid to the ramification of these for teaching and learning. Examination of theories of adolescent psychological development including identity formation, the impact of the family, and cognitive development. Exploration of the impact of social and cultural forces on adolescent growth and development, including cultural background, race, gender, class and media.

Students review classic research manuscripts in counseling/school psychology, review current manuscripts and identify trends and issues, evaluate quality of research designs, develop research proposals related to areas of special interest, conduct pilot research studies under faculty mentorship related to areas of special interest.

Students review classic research manuscripts in counseling/school psychology, review current manuscripts and identify trends and issues, evaluate quality of research designs, develop research proposals related to areas of special interest, conduct pilot research studies under faculty mentorship related to areas of special interest.

Introductory overview of major dysfunctional behavior syndromes commonly encountered in educational and mental health settings. Topics include early detection, classification, referral, and remediation of behavioral problems.