The goal of this course is to introduce students to the profession of school psychology and to examine its contexts, clients, and issues of practice. Using a systems approach, the course will examine the practice of school psychology in relation to other parts of the ecosystem such as the school, classroom, university, community, and family contexts. In your professional development as school psychologists, it is essential to understand how the profession is grounded in historical, cultural, ethical, and legal contexts of practice. We will consider how school psychologists promote the learning and development of children, educators, and families from a variety of perspectives. The course will also provide opportunities for students to examine professional practice firsthand by participating in a practicum in the school setting. The practicum will complement the seminar by enabling students to observe and work with school psychologists in authentic learning settings.

The goal of this course is to introduce students to the profession of school psychology and to examine its contexts, clients, and issues of practice. Using a systems approach, the course will examine the practice of school psychology in relation to other parts of the ecosystem such as the school, classroom, university, community, and family contexts. In your professional development as school psychologists, it is essential to understand how the profession is grounded in historical, cultural, ethical, and legal contexts of practice. We will consider how school psychologists promote the learning and development of children, educators, and families from a variety of perspectives. The course will also provide opportunities for students to examine professional practice firsthand by participating in a practicum in the school setting. The practicum will complement the seminar by enabling students to observe and work with school psychologists in authentic learning settings.