Basic theory, demonstration, and practice of creative thinking techniques. Introduction to School Psychology. History, functions, duties, and responsibilities of psychologists in the schools. Applied Behavior Analysis I. 5 hours. Emphasizes the theoretical and research underpinnings for the application of behavioral techniques in the assessment of difficulties in the classroom.
Field experiences with a variety of observational techniques.
Emphasis on the application of assessment procedures in the development of behaviorally-oriented intervention strategies. Field experience in the classroom is integrated with didactic material. Consultation Processes in Educational Settings. 5 hours. The course focuses on the problems inherent in interprofessional communication, particularly communication between school psychologists and teaching professionals. Child Neuropsychology. 5 hours.