PSY 5170 - Psychology in the Schools

This course provides an overview of psychology in the schools, with an emphasis on interventions for children or adolescents presenting difficulties with learning or behavior. This course will provide an overview of how to design, implement and evaluate interventions in schools for individual and groups of children. An overview of the role of the school psychologist will be provided.

Note: Open to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Pre-Psychology, General Psychology or Behavioral Science; masters or doctoral students in psychology; or instructor approval.