EPS540 Introduction to School Psychology Practice

This course provides an overview of school psychology practice, with an emphasis on the contemporary role as a contributor to a school community's implementation of evidence-based practices to improve achievement and social-emotional outcomes for all students. A course keystone is the identification of discrepancies between ideal, equitable practices and actual school practices with respect to desirable social outcomes. Students take this course concurrently with EPS563B School Psychology Practicum I to enable integration of concepts and actual school practices. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Ed.S. or Ed.D. School Psychology Program. Co requisite(s): EPS563B. 2 semester hours