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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
GRADUATE PROGRAMS:
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SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
GRADUATE PROGRAMS:
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ADDITIONAL TWU RESOURCES:
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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY RESOURCES IN TEXAS:
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TWU Graduate Programs in School
Psychology
TWU offers a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) or
specialist degree (S.S.P.)
in school psychology. Both graduate programs are accredited by
the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). TWU also
offers a Respecialization Program which leads to NCSP certification
and Texas LSSP licensure.
The Doctoral Program incorporates the state requirements for certification
and licensure as a Psychologist and/or a Licensed Specialist in
School Psychology (LSSP) by the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists (TSBEP) and the national training standards for
certification as a National Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
as set forth by the National Association of School Psychologists
(NASP). The Ph.D. program requires a minimum of 115 semester hours,
an internship and a dissertation among its requirements for graduation.
The Ph.D. program is fully
accredited by NASP through December, 2011.
The Specialist Program incorporates the state requirements
for licensure as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP)
and the national training standards for certification as a National
Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) as set forth by the National
Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The Specialist School Psychology
program includes 60+ semester hours
and an internship among its requirements for graduation.
The Specialist program is fully
accredited by NASP through December, 2011.
The Respecialization Program is intended for graduate students
who already have a Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology but lack the necessary coursework
required for certification as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist
(NCSP) or Texas state licensure as a Licensed Specialist in School
Psychology (LSSP). The certification-only program has the same
curriculum requirements as set forth in the Specialist program. Students receive
a certificate of completion when they
finish.
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Program Philosophy and Training Objectives
The
School Psychology Program at TWU embraces a practitioner-scientist/scholar
model of training in which practice, research and theory are considered
integrated components. A balanced emphasis is placed on developing
competencies necessary for functioning in applied settings, such as schools
and community agencies, and in academic or research positions in
institutions of higher education. The school psychology program is dedicated
to training graduates who are competent in each area:
Practitioner: The practitioner is expected to demonstrate a
high level of expertise in the professional practice of school psychology.
This expertise includes the areas of consultation, assessment, and
intervention.
Scientist: The scientist is expected to understand and
advance basic knowledge in school psychology. Students are educated to be
skilled consumers of research as well as researchers capable of examining
relevant problems, both empirical and applied.
Scholar: The scholar is able to draw from different
theories and knowledge bases and apply this information to presenting issues
and problems in the field of school psychology.
The
theoretical philosophy of the program is grounded in an integration of the
biopsychosocial perspective in combination with the application of a problem
solving approach. The biopsychosocial perspective posits that biological,
psychological and social factors play a significant role in an individual’s
functioning. The biological system emphasizes genetics, diseases,
anatomical and structural components of the individual. The psychological
system incorporates developmental factors, personality and motivation of the
individual. The social system includes cultural background, environmental
and familial influences (Campbell & Rohrbaugh, 2006). This comprehensive
perspective encompasses the variety of systems that are influential in the
lives of children and posits that each component system affects and is
affected by all other systems.
The
biopsychosocial perspective is complemented by a problem solving framework
for the practice of school psychology. Problem solving methods are
consistent with the experimental tradition in psychology where the problem
is defined, directly measured, interventions are designed based on the
measurement data and progress on the intervention is monitored and revisions
occur as needed. Additionally, problem solving is viewed as a collaborative
process involving the child, family, and professionals representing various
education and community institutions. TWU’s School Psychology Program
assumes that the functions of a school psychologist involve primarily
problem-solving whether service or research oriented, and that
problem-solving will be most effective when approached from a data-based
framework supported by a biopsychosocial perspective. The goal is to
produce school psychologists who can employ scientific knowledge and methods
of problem-solving in the delivery of direct or indirect services to
children, families, schools and communities. It is our intent to produce
competent, ethical school psychologist who integrate the principles of
scientific inquiry into service delivery functions with respect for
diversity and individual differences.
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School Psychology Program
Committee Faculty
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Dr. Denise Maricle
Dr. Angela Mitchell
Dr. Kimberly Booker
Dr. Kathy DeOrnellas
Dr. Dan Miller
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For More Information
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
GRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAMS
CONTACT:
Denise Maricle, Ph.D.
Director, School Psychology Graduate Training Programs
Department of Psychology and Philosophy
Texas Woman's University
P.O. Box 425470
Denton, TX 76204-3470
(940) 898-2303 Department Phone
(940) 898-2260 Campus Office
(940) 898-2301 Department Fax
EMAIL QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS TO:
Email:
dmaricle@mail.twu.edu
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TWU GRADUATE SCHOOL DOCUMENTS
CONTACT:
TWU Graduate Admissions
P.O. Box 425649
Denton, TX 76204
940-898-3073 Phone
940-898-3079 Fax
[See link to the left]
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LICENSURE INFORMATION
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450
Austin, TX 78701
512-835-2936 Phone
512-835-2436 Fax
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NCSP CERTIFICATION
and
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
National Association of School Psychologists
4340 East West Highway, Suite 402
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
301-657-0270 phone
301-657-0275 fax
For more information about NASP membership, NCSP certification,
NASP publications, and other relevant information, contact NASP.
Student membership for $50 per year. Student members receive the Communique', a monthly magazine devoted to school psychology issues,
the School Psychology Review, and discounts on NASP publications.
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TEXAS ASSOCIATION
OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS
Student membership for only $25 per year. Includes discounted
conference fees, newsletters, and legislative updates.
For more information visit the TASP web page at:
http://www.txasp.org
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AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
APA Membership Department
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
For more information about APA membership, APA publications, and
other relevant information, contact
APA
.
Student membership is $41 per year. Includes reduced rates on APA publications, subscription to the APA monitor, and other goodies.
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