Philosophy of the School Psychology Program at NC State
The aim of the NC State School Psychology Program is to develop behavioral scientists who apply their broad-based knowledge and skills to identify and solve psychological and educational problems in the schools and other settings in which children and adolescents actively participate. In addition to preparing professionals to intervene directly with children and adolescents, the Program emphasizes prevention through consultation and education activities with parents, teachers, and other care-giving adults. The Program employs a scientist-practitioner model of training, which is carried out within cognitive-behavioral and ecological theoretical orientations. With a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 5:1, close working relationships between the Program's faculty and students are encouraged and expected.
