PSYC 603 Role & Function of Sch Psychol

The history and systems of psychology and education, and the processes by which school psychology as a profession has developed its identity, are discussed. Important events and individuals in the history of school psychology are reviewed. Day-to-day roles of the school psychologists, school culture and climate, and individual and systems service delivery models are examined. Future directions of the field are discussed. Applications to various practice settings (including public schools, other school settings, medical/private practice settings, and academic settings, among others) are reviewed. As part of this course, students will shadow and interview a currently-practicing school psychologist.