Graduate Study in School Psychology 2019-2020 Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) Accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) Approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Accredited by CAEP/NCATE and the Kansas State Department of Education Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) Approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Accredited by CAEP/NCATE and the Kansas State Department of Education Program Website: http://epsy.ku.edu/academics/school-psychology/specialist-degree/overview-benefits http://epsy.ku.edu/academics/school-psychology/doctorate/overview-benefits Contact Information for the School Psychology Contact Information for the American Program at the University of Kansas Psychological Association University of Kansas Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation Department of Educational Psychology American Psychological Association Joseph R. Pearson Hall, Room 621 750 First Street, NE 1122 West Campus Rd. Washington, DC 20002 Lawrence, Kansas 66045 Website: https://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation Office Phone: (785) 864-3931 Office Phone: (202) 336-5979 Office Fax: (785) 864-3820 Office Fax: (202) 336-5978 Email: [email protected] 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS The University of Kansas................................................................................................................ 4 Introduction and Philosophy ........................................................................................................... 5 Application Materials and Procedures ............................................................................................ 5 Admission to the School Psychology Program ............................................................................... 6 Advisement of Students .................................................................................................................. 6 Continuation and Progress in the School Psychology Program ...................................................... 7 Transfer of Credit ............................................................................................................................ 7 Respecialization Training ............................................................................................................... 7 Course Waivers ............................................................................................................................... 7 Graduate Coursework Expiration Dates ......................................................................................... 8 Field Placements ............................................................................................................................. 8 Financial Support ............................................................................................................................ 8 Student Input and Program Evaluation ........................................................................................... 9 Systematic Performance-Based Evaluation for Program Improvement ......................................... 9 School Psychology Colloquium ...................................................................................................... 9 Joseph R. Pearson Hall ................................................................................................................. 10 Progress toward Degree Forms ..................................................................................................... 10 The Ed.S. Program ........................................................................................................................ 10 Curriculum ................................................................................................................................ 15 The Ed.S. Comprehensive Examination ................................................................................... 16 Research Requirements ............................................................................................................. 16 Recommendation for School Psychology Licensure/Certification ........................................... 17 The Ph.D. Program ....................................................................................................................... 17 Training Model, Program Aim, and Program Competencies ................................................... 17 Minimum Thresholds for Achievement of Competencies ........................................................ 23 Completing the Course of Study ............................................................................................... 23 Residence Requirements ........................................................................................................... 24 Responsible Scholarship ........................................................................................................... 24 Research Practica, Specialist Research, Research Skills Requirement and Comprehensive Exams ........................................................................................................................................ 24 Doctoral Comprehensive Exams............................................................................................... 25 Doctoral Comprehensive Exam Time Constraints ................................................................... 25 Doctoral Internship ................................................................................................................... 26 Dissertation Requirement for the Ph.D. in School Psychology ................................................ 26 Final Oral Exam ........................................................................................................................ 26 Time Limits for the Completion of the Ph.D. ........................................................................... 26 General University Information on Doctoral Study.................................................................. 26 Faculty and Student Support ......................................................................................................... 27 Characteristics of Students Admitted to the Program* ................................................................. 27 Program Graduates........................................................................................................................ 27 Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data .......................................................................... 27 School Psychology Program Committee Members ...................................................................... 28 Department of Educational Psychology Faculty........................................................................... 28 Student Resources ......................................................................................................................... 30 2 Additional Information ................................................................................................................. 33 Appendix A: Student Background Check ..................................................................................... 34 Appendix B: Dismissal Policy ...................................................................................................... 39 Appendix C: Grievance Procedures .............................................................................................. 45 Appendix D: Practicum Guidelines and Information ................................................................... 50 Appendix E: Council of Directors of School Psychology Programs (CDSPP) Guidelines and Internship Agreements .................................................................................................................. 66 Appendix F: Ed.S. Course Sequence ............................................................................................ 83 Appendix G: Ph.D. Course Sequence ........................................................................................... 85 Appendix H: Doctoral Program Requirements ............................................................................. 88 Appendix I: Academic Misconduct .............................................................................................. 91 3 The University of Kansas DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY TO: Prospective School Psychology Students RE: School Psychology Applications Thank you for your interest in graduate study in school psychology at the University of Kansas. The University of Kansas offers two degrees in school psychology, the Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. The Ed.S. and Ph.D. programs are approved/accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education/Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (NCATE/CAEP), and the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). The doctoral program is also accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). Please be aware that all application materials must be submitted electronically no later than December 15th for review by the admissions committee for summer or fall enrollment. You are strongly encouraged to review fellowship and scholarship deadlines very carefully. Many fellowship and scholarship committees require a complete application portfolio in January and February. The KU Graduate School application materials and instructions are found at http://epsy.ku.edu/academics/school-psychology/specialist-degree/graduate-admission