School Psychology Ph.D. Program
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Oklahoma State University School of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Sciences School Psychology Ph.D. Program STUDENT HANDBOOK Fall 2018 Table of Contents I. Overview Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 2 School Psychology Program Accreditations ............................................................................................... 4 B. History of School Psychology at Oklahoma State University .............................................................. 5 School Psychology Faculty ......................................................................................................................... 10 D. Organizational Structure - OSU College of Education, Health and Aviation: .................................... 14 E. Program Resources ............................................................................................................................. 15 2. Media Resources ................................................................................................................................. 16 IT Helpdesk Phone Support Hours: ........................................................................................................... 17 Stillwater Campus Contact Information: ................................................................................................... 17 Need help in an IT lab? ............................................................................................................................... 17 3. Financial Support: https://financialaid.okstate.edu/ ........................................................................... 18 II. THE PROGRAM ................................................................................................................................ 19 B. Required Competencies: ..................................................................................................................... 20 Portfolio http://college.livetext.com/ ........................................................................................................ 25 DOCTORAL DEGREE IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY COURSE CHECKSHEET ................................. 27 D. Components and Sequence of the Program ........................................................................................ 43 1. Typical Sequence for Training ............................................................................................................ 43 2. Year by Year Overview (please see sequence below for details) First year ....................................... 44 American Psychological Association (APA) Division 16 of APA (School Psychology) ......................... 45 MS Educational Psychology- option School Psychometrics ..................................................................... 46 Foundations in Education and Psychology (6 hours, required) ................................................................. 46 Research and Inquiry (6 hours, required) .................................................................................................. 46 Thesis, Report, or Creative Component with Electives (6 hours, required) .............................................. 46 School Psychometrics Option (14 hours required) .................................................................................... 46 Second Year ............................................................................................................................................... 49 Third Year.................................................................................................................................................. 50 2 Fourth Year ................................................................................................................................................ 52 Fifth Year ................................................................................................................................................... 53 Sixth Year .................................................................................................................................................. 53 Recommended Course Sequence Ph.D. ..................................................................................................... 53 Internship ................................................................................................................................................... 58 Certification and Licensure Processes ....................................................................................................... 58 Licensure: .................................................................................................................................................. 58 Certification: .............................................................................................................................................. 59 Research Aspects of the Program (Development of the Scientist) ............................................................ 60 Dissertation: ............................................................................................................................................... 61 III. PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES ......................................................................................................... 62 B. Student Complaints ............................................................................................................................. 63 C. Student Evaluation of the Program ..................................................................................................... 64 D. Evaluation of Student Progress and Professional Competencies ........................................................ 64 E. Provisions Made for Persons with Disabilities ................................................................................... 66 G. Retention, Remediation, Withdrawal and Dismissal Standards .......................................................... 67 Retention .................................................................................................................................................... 67 Remediation, Withdrawal and Dismissal Procedures ................................................................................ 68 University Dismissal Procedures ............................................................................................................... 70 H. Procedure for Considering Allegations of Professional Violations Against Students ........................ 71 I. APPENDICES .................................................................................................................................... 73 Portfolio Evaluation Form ....................................................................................................................... 80 APPENDIX D .......................................................................................................................................... 101 3 I. OVERVIEW - Introduction Welcome to the doctoral program in school psychology at Oklahoma State University! This handbook should be helpful for answering preliminary questions and to assist you in planning your course of study in the graduate program. It includes the program model and philosophy, goals and objectives, as well as the curriculum plan. Academic, research, practica, internship and postdoctoral expectations are briefly described. Program resources, policies and procedures are also included. The Handbook is designed to make your experience in the School Psychology Program more organized, productive, and enjoyable. Please read all sections of the Handbook so as to become thoroughly familiar with the program and School. Use the Handbook as well as the graduate catalog as a guide, but keep in mind that while it is comprehensive, it is not exhaustive. Please consult with your advisor, your committee chairperson, and/or dissertation director regarding any questions or concerns you might have. Final program decisions rest with the school psychology faculty. Information regarding university regulations and services can be found on the OSU Home Page at https://go.okstate.edu. You also have a university e-mail account. Also, be sure to remember the usefulness of the web whenever you need information on research, student services and organizations, the library, etc. Welcome! We’re glad you’re here! We look forward to working with you and hope your graduate studies here are exciting, productive, and satisfying. A. Accreditations School Psychology Program Accreditations The Ph.D. program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association. (APA Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, which supports the Commission on Accreditation, 750 1st. St. NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242, 202 336- 5979). [email protected] In Oklahoma and other states, only students who are graduates of APA accredited programs are eligible for licensure through the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Thus, because the Ph.D. program is accredited you will be eligible 4 to apply for licensure as a Health Service Psychologist in Oklahoma. Furthermore, the APA accreditation makes you eligible for many APPIC internships. APPIC, or the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internships Centers, is a registry of internships and post-doctoral appointments available for School, Clinical, and Counseling psychologists. The Ph.D. program is also National