The graduate program in school psychology at Fort Hays State University has a long history of preparing students for entry into the profession of school psychology. Upon completion of the program you will be eligible for licensure as a school psychologist in Kansas as well as other states.
The Virtual school psychology program is designed for those who are not able to attend classes on campus. With only two-3 day advanced workshops on campus required, students can complete the program from their location. As the program begins in Fall 2012, it will initially be designed for part-time course work. The Master's program is designed to be completed in four semesters, with the addition of two summer workshops. Upon completion of the Master's degree, students may apply to continue into the Education Specialist in School Psychology program.
There are excellent job opportunities in the field of school psychology at the present time. Recent projections indicate that job prospects will continue to be excellent for many years (Davis et al.,2004). School Psychology was recently identified as one of the Best Careers in 2011 by U.S. News and World Report.
For more information of the field of school psychology, check out the Web site of the National Association of School Psychologists and the Kansas Association of School Psychologists.
| M.S. School Psychology Program Requirements |
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| PSY 685 Behavior Therapy |
3 hours |
| PSY 810 Development Psychology |
3 hours |
| PSY 820 Advanced Learning and Motivation |
3 hours |
| PSY 830 Professional Ethics in Psych |
3 hours |
| PSY 840 Appraisal of Children |
4 hours |
| PSY 670 Curriculum-Based Measurement |
1 hour |
| PSY 845 Experimental Methods |
3 hours |
| PSY 850 Inferential Statistics |
3 hours |
| PSY 880 Methods in School Psych |
3 hours |
| PSY 881 Observation in School Psych |
1 hour |
| Electives - Electives are selected from one of the recommended psychology graduate courses in the biological bases of behavior or child/family therapy, or a graduate level course approved by the school psych program director |
3 hours |
| TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR M.S. DEGREE |
30 hours |
| Ed.S. School Psychology Program Requirements |
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| SPED 801 Legal/Professional Issues in Special Education |
3 hours |
| SPED 802 Theories of Exceptionality |
3 hours |
| SPED 811 Characteristics of Early Childhood Special Education |
3 hours |
| AEP 800 Cultural Diversity |
3 hours |
| PSY 981 Psychological Consultation in Schools |
3 hours |
| PSY 984 Practicum in School Psychology |
9 hours |
| PSY 997 Portfolio |
6 hours |
| Electives - Electives are selected from one of the recommended graduate level courses approved by the school psychology program director. |
6 hours |
| TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR Ed. S. DEGREE |
36 hours |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS M.S. AND Ed. S. |
66 hours |
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Program Overview
Contact Information
Carol Patrick
Department of Psychology
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Hays, KS 67601-4099
Phone: (785) 628-4405
Email: cpatrick@fhsu.edu
Web: Psychology
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