The School Psychology Curriculum
The Phase I curriculum was developed for students who will be entering the Program with a bachelor's degree in psychology or master's degree in psychology or in an allied field. If you do not possess a degree in psychology, we assume that you have completed courses in these six areas: Abnormal, Developmental, and Educational Psychology; Learning, Personality, and Statistics. We occasionally admit students who do not have all prerequisites, but they must complete the requisites before their third semester in the program. All Phase I courses (or equivalent, if taken at another university) are required of all students. Students are expected to complete Phase I requirements through full-time enrollment.
Phase II completes the Program and culminates in the PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in School Psychology. Students with prior graduate coursework or degrees in relevant areas may waive some requirements, but all decisions are made after admission on a course-by-course basis. Students may complete Phase II on a part-time basis provided the residency requirement (full-time enrollment for one year) is fulfilled.
Phase I Curriculum
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 502 | Physiological Psychology |
3 |
| PSY 641A | Psychological Clinic Practicum | 6 |
| PSY 641B | (Practicum in the Schools) | 3 |
| PSY 680 | Directed Study in Psychology | 1 |
| PSY 695 | Master's Thesis Research | 6 |
| PSY 710 | Developmental Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY 710 | Academic Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| PSY 721 | Area Seminar in School Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 722 | Individual Intelligence Measurement | 4 |
| PSY 723 | Personality Measurement | 3 |
| PSY 724 | Psychological Intervention I | 3 |
| PSY 725 | Psychological Intervention II | 3 |
| PSY 727 | Psychological Consultation | 3 |
| PSY 800 | Introduction to Graduate Study in Psychology | 1 |
| PSY 880A | Quantitative Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 880B | Applied Multiple Regression | 3 |
| Various | Multicultural Issues Course | 3 |
| Various | Developmental Psychology Course | 3 |
Before entering Phase II, students must receive a score of 660 (the current North Carolina criterion) or higher on the ETS/PRAXIS School Psychology Specialty Area Exam. Students are permitted to take Phase II courses after they have defended their thesis proposal.
Phase II Curriculum
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 508 | Cognitive Processes | 3 |
| PSY 511 | Advanced Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 710 | History and Systems of Psychology | 1 |
| PSY 792 | Psychology of Families and Parenting | 3 |
| PSY 841A | School Psychology Practicum (Teacher-Centered) | 3 |
| PSY 841B | School Psychology Practicum (Family-Centered) | 3 |
| PSY 851* | Internship in Psychology | 12 |
| PSY 895 | Doctoral Dissertation Research | 12 |
| PSY 752 | Action Research | 3 |
* The internship consists of a minimum of one academic year full time or consecutive academic years half-time. At least half of the 1500 clock hours must be completed in a school or educational setting. Students are permitted to begin the internship after they have defended their dissertation proposal.
Please note that this description lists all course requirements, but does not indicate the sequence in which they are usually scheduled and completed.
