The majority of school psychologists are employed in public and private school systems. However, the demand for school psychology services is increasing in clinics, hospitals and state agencies. The school psychology program at UW-Stout has been designed for students who wish to become practitioners, and the training is oriented toward the acquisition of those skills necessary for effective functioning in the educational environment as a school psychologist. UW-Stout s program is unparalleled in its strong emphasis on counseling, consultation and interpersonal relationship skills. Many students choose to take the additional coursework needed for dual certification in school psychology and school counseling.
Students attain technical proficiency in assessment, problem solving, and planning interventions.
Additionally, the program offers experiential based training in individual counseling, group counseling, play therapy and consultation. Throughout the process, students find that the faculty fosters a collegial relationship in which the students and the faculty work as a team. This humanistic orientation and emphasis on interpersonal relationship skills is a particular strength of the school psychology program at UW-Stout. Further, the program has been approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The program focuses on the interaction of content knowledge, process skills and the practical application of these skills to the practice of school psychology.