School Psychology, Psy.D.

Program Requirements

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The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree in School Psychology is awarded upon completion of the following 109 graduate credits. All courses are three (3) credits unless otherwise indicated.

• EDU 600 - Research Methods and Techniques
• HCE 605 - Psychological Measurement and Evaluation
• HCE 620 - Fundamentals of Counseling Theories
• HCE 668 - Human Development
• SPY 601 - Behavioral Principles of Learning
• SPY 602 - Single Case Research Methods
• SPY 604 - Functional Behavioral Assessment
• SPY 609 - Ethics in School Psychology
• SPY 610 - Systems-Level Services to Promote Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Health
• SPY 611 - Introduction to School Psychology
• SPY 616 - Behavior Analytic Methods for Behavior Intervention
• SPY 620 - Multitiered Systems of Academic Support for General and Special Education
• SPY 621 - Mental Health Interventions in the Practice of School Psychology
• SPY 630 - Theories in Educational Psychology
• SPY 670 - Cognitive Affective Bases of Behavior
• SPY 671 - Physical Bases of Behavior
• SPY 672 - Assessments and Interventions to Develop Academic Skills
• SPY 673 - Social Foundations of Behavior
• SPY 674 - Psychopathology
• SPY 675 - Indirect Behavioral Assessment
• SPY 677 - Cognitive Assessment
• SPY 679 - Diversity in the Practice of Psychology
• SPY 680 - Consultation and Collaboration in School Psychology
• SPY 693 - School Psychology Practicum I (1 credit)
• SPY 694 - School Psychology Practicum II
• SPY 697 - Statistics
• SPY 727 - Seminar in Academic Assessment and Intervention
• SPY 729 - Seminar in Behavioral Assessment and Intervention for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
• SPY 730 - Seminar in Behavioral Assessment and Intervention for Individuals with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
• SPY 740 - Supervision in School Psychology
• SPY 750 - Advanced Practicum in School Psychology (2 credits)
• SPY 758 - Introduction to the Dissertation Research Process (1 credit)
• SPY 760 - Doctoral Dissertation in School Psychology (9 credits)
• SPY 788 - Pre-Doctoral Internship in School Psychology (9 credits)

Elective Courses

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Elective courses required to earn the MS in Educational Psychology (Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration) “along the way” include the following:

• SPY 608 - Professional Ethics in Behavior Analysis
• SPY 612 - Behaviorism
• SPY 615 - Behavior Analytic Methods for Skill Assessment and Intervention
• SPY 640 - Organizational Behavior Management and Supervision
• SPY 650 - Professional Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis

Transfer Credit Policies

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A maximum of two courses (6 graduate credits) required for the PsyD in School Psychology program of study may be completed prior to matriculation.

Admitted students may request permission to transfer up to 45 graduate credits toward the PsyD in School Psychology degree. In order for credits to be eligible for transfer, the following criteria must be met:

• The credits must have been earned as part of a graduate course (e.g., 500 level or higher) offered at a United States institution of higher learning accredited by a regional and/or national accrediting body.
• The credits must have been earned for a course that is equivalent, in terms of content knowledge and skill requirements, to one required within the program.
• The earned grade for the course must be a B or higher (GPA equivalent of 3.0).
• The credits must have been earned within 6 years from the date when transfer credit is requested.
  • The program may, at its discretion, consider coursework completed more than 6 years prior to a request for transfer credit when students: (a) developed initial competence in the professional practice area through coursework and (b) continued to update their competency through professional experiences, which may include relevant professional employment, supervision, and continuing education.
• The credits for behavior analytic courses must have been earned for a course that was part of an BACB or ABAI Verified Course Sequence aligned with current task list standards.

To request transfer credits, students must complete a course equivalency request form and submit the relevant course syllabi and official transcripts to the Chair of the Department of Educational and School Psychology. Course equivalency requests will be reviewed by the Department Chair and referred to the faculty designee who has expertise in the area of instruction. The faculty designee may ask for additional information from the student or request to consult with the previous instructor. The designee will then make a recommendation to the school psychology faculty, and the faculty will vote to determine whether the course is considered equivalent. The student will be informed about the faculty’s decision by the Department Chair.

If transfer credits are approved, the program will notify the USM Registrar to enter the official transfer onto the student’s record. Transferred credits will be noted on the student’s USM transcript and counted toward the student’s degree program of study.

Note: Graduate students matriculated in an APA-accredited doctoral-level school psychology programs at another university may transfer into the PsyD program if they complete their final 45 credit hours, including two years of full time coursework, the dissertation requirement, and the predoctoral internship, at USM.

Recommended Course Sequence

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The following course sequence is recommended for students pursuing full-time study. Part-time options are also available.