心理学 Career Path: School 心理学
潜在的职业道路
- 持牌学校心理学家.S.， CAGS, CAS，博士.D.小组,.D., Ed.D.)
学生的行动步骤
To become more involved in sales or learn about the profession, here is what students can do:
- 访问 the websites of professional organizations, such as Division 16 (School 心理学) of the American Psychological Association 和 National Association of School Psychologists.
- Schedule a meeting with a school psychologist to discuss the profession.
- Read professional journals, such as 学校心理学季刊, 学校心理学杂志, 教育研究杂志, 学校心理学评论.
什么是学校心理学?
School psychology is a subfield of psychology that focuses on the application of psychological principles to learners of all ages and to the school setting. Some of the goals of school psychologists are to promote high academic achievement, increase positive social skills and behavior, 能力, 自尊, resiliency and respect for others.
The training school psychologists receive prepares them to provide a wide range of services, 比如评估, 咨询, 预防, 干预, 教育, 研究和项目开发, 精神卫生保健, 和宣传.
School psychologists may work in a variety of settings, 包括学校, 私人诊所, 大专院校, 社区精神卫生中心, institutional or residential facilities, 儿科诊所和医院, 公共机构, in the criminal justice system.
According to the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a specialist degree (e.g., master’s degree totaling 60 semester credits or more) is considered the entry-level position for school psychology. Some states also require attainment of the NCSP and/or graduation from a NASP-approved graduate program regardless of the degree awarded or hours completed.
The purpose of the school psychology track is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of psychology while providing students who want to become school psychologists with the necessary background knowledge to enter a graduate program with this focus.
本科 Course Requirements
Students who are interested in pursuing a career in school psychology should be sure to work with an adviser to develop an academic plan that is tailored to their interests. The plan should lead to the completion of coursework that is useful for admission to a graduate program in school psychology.
University and College Requirements
In addition to the suggestions for the school psychology track, be sure to complete all other university and college requirements, including the foreign language requirement.
The center staff recommend beginning the foreign language requirement in the first year. NOTE: Students may begin with a class higher than 1110 depending on foreign language placement test results. It is possible to place out of the foreign language requirement. 因此, it is 推荐 that students take the placement test for any foreign language completed in high school.
心理学必修课程
- 心理学B.A. 核心需求 (35小时)
以下课程是 高度 推荐 for students planning on pursuing a graduate degree in the school psychology:
- PSY 2720 心理学 of Personality (3)
- PSY 3110高级统计(4)
- PSY 3120测试 & 测量(3)
- PSY 3420 & 老化(3)
- PSY 3430 Psychological 障碍 of Childhood (3)
- PSY 3440性别心理学(3)
- PSY 3710介绍临床 & 咨询(3)
实地考察 and 研究 in 心理学
- PSY 3910 (volunteer work) and PSY 3940 (undergraduate research)
- 鸟叔3940 (1-4, 12 max) – Credit for participating in research under the supervision of a faculty member.
It is 高度 推荐 that students interested in school psychology participate in research in a psychology lab and engage in fieldwork in settings related to the student’s particular area of interest.
其他推荐课程
The following course is required as a pre-requisite for students planning to pursue a graduate degree in school psychology:
- EDTE 1000 Intro to Teacher Education (3)
Below are additional courses outside of the 心理学系 that may be relevant to those interested in school psychology.
- EDSP 2710 Introduction to Special Education (3)
- EDEC 1001 Intro to Early Childhood Education (2)
- SOC 3270 社会学 of Education (3)
- HSLS 1080 Introduction to Communication 障碍 (3)
- HSLS 3100 Language Development (3)
Note: Be sure to check prerequisites for all coursework.
Students who intend to go to graduate school in school psychology are encouraged to complete courses in Biological Sciences.
建议未成年人 & 证书
There are several different 未成年人 and 证书 that are relevant to the field of school psychology.
未成年人
证书
Discuss with your adviser which minor is most conducive to your career goals and plans for graduate school.