Through study and reflections in the fields of law and ethics, students are asked to consider the kinds of administrative actions which lead people and institutions into court and to develop alternative approaches and attitudes. Supervised experience in higher education administration with faculty and on site supervisor. Topics and requirements will vary with experience and placement area. Designed for students working in full time positions in higher education settings. This course provides professionals in public schools, higher education institutes, and community agencies with the basic quantitative and qualitative tools of inquiry and when to use them to answer research questions.
Emphasis also includes critiquing research studies and applying research to practice.
A culminating course in which students in their final term integrate, synthesize, and apply the academic work and professional experiences gathered during their program. Students will complete a project designed with the assistance of faculty and campus administrators and present it along with their peers in a supportive learning community. This course covers ethical and professional standards, as well as an overview of printed and technological resources in school psychology. Normal and abnormal neuropsychological development, with a focus on functional systems. Special neurological pathologies in children and their impact on learning.