CSP 534 - Practicum in School Psychology I

Prerequisites, CSP 500, CSP 510, CSP 512, CSP 516, CSP 637, EDUC 544. CSP 534 and CSP 535 require a total of 600 hours of practica fieldwork. Of the total, 450 hours must be in a school setting and 150 hours may be done in an approved alternative setting. Students may not begin any fieldwork hours until all previous coursework has been successfully completed. Students must gain experience across all NASP domains of Training and Practice during their practica. Students also meet for group supervision and case discussion. CSP 534 will place special emphasis on assessment, including review of records, observation, interviewing, use of standardized norm-based instruments and writing useful and legally defensive reports. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits