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School Psychology: Doctoral Studyat Howard UniversityThe Howard University School Psychology Program (HUSP) is structured to meet therequirements for licensure as a school psychologist (Nationally Certified SchoolPsychologist) and psychologist. The program is currently fully NASP approved, withtraining requirements that are fully aligned with both NASP and APA standards ofgraduate training for Doctoral level psychologists.Professional Training SequenceThe Howard University School Psychology (HUSP) Doctoral training sequenceinvolves 5-6 years of full-time study. Emphasis is placed on developing cultural, clinical,and scientific competencies necessary for students to assume the responsibilities of apsychologist primarily in school, clinical and community settings, as well as in universityfaculty positions. Graduate students are expected to progress toward the Doctoraldegree by achieving five graded and sequential levels of competency. These fivelevels of competency/progress are aligned with training standards from NASPsDomains of Training and Practice and APAs Competency benchmarks forProfessional Psychology, and include: the Psychology Scholar (Year 1), thePsychology Apprentice (Year 2), the Emerging Scientist-Practitioner (Year 3), theDoctoral Candidate (Year 4), the Pre-Doctoral Intern (Year 5), and the DoctoralGraduate (Year 6). Students’ matriculation or progress through each level iscompetency-based, rather than “time-based” and thus, is evaluated annually throughthe annual review process. Students must successfully complete/achieve each levelof competency before matriculating onto the next level of training. The trainingcurriculum balances competencies in theoretical, applied, and scientific aspects ofpsychology and school psychology through a sequence of didactic and experientialtraining experiences (see the HUSP Doctoral Curriculum—Course Sequence &Benchmarks Table below).The HUSP Doctoral program curriculum is designed for students entering at the postBachelor’s level of study. For graduate students who enter the program with existinggraduate-level (Masters) work from Howard or another university, the ProgramDirector, in consultation with core HUSP faculty, will make recommendations by theend of the first semester as to which courses taken elsewhere should be creditedtoward the HUSP doctorate. If the student wishes to receive credit for one of the coreschool psychology courses, approval must be obtained from the HUSP facultyteaching that course before a recommendation is made by the Program Director. Withregard to other transfer credits (non-core HUSP courses), the student’s advisor willmake a recommendation to the Program Director and HUSP faculty at large regardingthe applicability of the courses/credits of interest.Revised 9-2013

Summary of Field Training Sequence: Practicum and InternshipThe professional training sequence in School Psychology is designed toincorporate clinical training experiences (integrated with didactic coursework) during each year of the program:Year 1: Students complete brief, structured, course-based practicalexperiences (pre-practicum experiences during the Intro to SchoolPsychology course) designed to increase their understanding of, andexposure to, the roles and functions of School Psychologists.Year 2: Students participate in a structured two-semester Practicum inSchool Psychology Assessment (1cr each), one day per week in localelementary or middle schools. Students gain experience with variousaspects of the assessment process. Clients may present with academicchallenges or general behavioral concerns.Year 3: Students complete a structured two-semester Practicum inSchool Psychology Assessment & Intervention (2cr each), two days aweek in local elementary, middle, or high schools. Students gainadditional assessment and case conceptualization skills, and engage indirect and indirect intervention services. Clients may present withacademic challenges, severe behavior disorders, or social-emotionalconcerns.Year 4: Students complete a structured two-semester Practicum inSchool Psychology & Supervision (3cr each), two-three days a week.Students have the option of gaining additional school-based experience,or completing an individualized Practicum designed to provide training ina specialized setting or with a special population; students also gainknowledge and experience in the supervision of psychological services(students will provide supported supervision for junior level graduatestudents). Clients may present with the full range of academic, social,emotional, and behavioral concerns.Year 5: Students complete a full-time 9-12-month (or part-time 24-month)internship (1800-2000 clock hours total). Client population presents withthe full range of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral concerns.Areas of Training: Foundations in Scientific PsychologyTheoretical Foundations of PracticePsychological Assessment, Intervention, and Consultation/Prevention (Core)Research Methods & EvaluationApplied Psychology & Field ExperiencesTOTAL HOURS: 118 credits

HUSP DOCTORAL SCHEMECOURSE SEQUENCE & BENCHMARKSFIRST YEAR- The Psychology ScholarFall SemesterHUDE 222 Introduction to School Psychology3HUDE 322 Individual Assessment of Cog Ability I3HUDE 201 Human Development (or Alt. Lifespan Dev.)3HUDE 605 Clinical Interviewing/Micro-Counseling2HUDE 300 Educational Research I1HUDE 447 Cult. Diversity in Psych Practice3TOTAL15Spring SemesterHUDE 432 Cog II: Culturally Competent Assessment3HUDE 516 Cognitive/Affective Basis of Behavior3HUDE 400 Intermediate Statistics3HUDE 446 Professional Ethics & Legal Issues in Psychology3HUDE 300 Educational Research I1TOTAL13Summer Semester (Optional)HUDE 227Personality and Social PsychologyTOTAL33Benchmark in Preparation For PracticumAttend New Student Orientation (Sept/Oct)Review program, APA/NASP training standards; Review written Doctoral Plan ofStudy (by Dec)HUSP Taskstream online student assessment & tracking systemComplete Dispositions and Demographic (background questionnaire) surveysthrough TaskStreamJoin at least one state/national/international professional psychology association(e.g., APA, NASP, ABAI, ABPsi, etc.)Attend at least one local psychology-related professional conference (e.g., DCSP,MSPA, HU Graduate Research Symposium, etc.)Successfully complete Pre-practicum activities (Intro to School Psychology)Join and Participate in School Psychology Club (SASP)Apply for funding for the following year (Jan/Feb)Develop research agenda through Ed Research I course

Complete Responsible Conduct in Research (RCR) and CITI Human SubjectsResearch coursesTake Expository Writing examCollect/Create documents and materials for E-PortfolioReview initial Portfolio progress with Advisor (Dec)Complete, upload, and pass Benchmark Course Assignments and“Psychological Scholar” (Year 1) Portfolio to Taskstream for Annual Review(May)Maintain above “B” GPA for entire year

SECOND YEAR- The Psychology ApprenticeFall SemesterHUDE 421Introduction to Applied Behavior AnalysisHUDE XXXPediatric Psychology (or elective, if course not offered)HUDE 455Issues and Trends in Measurement Theory333HUDE 500Advanced Statistics3HUDE 301Educational Research II1HUDE 333Practicum in School Psychology Assessment114TOTALSpring SemesterPSYC 211Brain and BehaviorHUDE 429Psychoeducational AssessmentHUDE 504Advanced ABA: Clinical Research and PracticeHUDE 502Multivariate AnalysisHUDE 301Educational Research IIHUDE 333Practicum in School Psychology AssessmentTOTAL33331114Summer Semester (optional)HUDE 333HUDE 300Practicum in School Psychology AssessmentEducational Research II11Benchmarks in Preparation for PracticumMeet with Advisor regarding feedback from Annual review (develop remediationplan as needed)Present or attend at least one state or national psychology-related professionalconference (e.g., NASP, APA, ABpsi, MSPA, etc.)Attend HUSP program MeetingParticipate in School Psychology Club (SASP)Apply for funding for the following year (Jan/Feb)Collect/Create documents and materials for E-PortfolioReview Portfolio progress with Advisor (Dec)Complete, upload, and pass Benchmark Course Assignments and “PsychologyApprentice” (Year 2) Portfolio to Taskstream for Annual Review (May)Successfully complete Assessment-related Practicum experiencesMaintain above “B” GPA for entire year

THIRD YEAR-The Emerging Scientist PractitionerFall SemesterHUDE 327 Developmental Psychopathology of ChildhoodHUDE 430 Consultation in School Psychology333PSYC 222Social Psychology of the Individual3HUDE 333Practicum in School Psychology Assessment &Intervention2HUDE 529 Child Abuse & NeglectTOTAL14Spring SemesterHUDE 404HUDE 521HUDE 521HUDE 502HUDE 333Psychodiagnostics: Soc-Emotional-BehavioralAssessmentRtI and the Prevention of Academic ProblemsTheories and Methods of Mental Health Intervention andPreventionDesign & Analysis of Research ProjectsPracticum in School Psychology Assessment &InterventionTOTAL3333214Summer Semester (optional)Practicum in School Psychology Assessment &HUDE 333 Intervention2Benchmarks in Preparations for Pre-Doctoral InternshipMeet with Advisor regarding feedback from Annual review (develop remediationplan as needed)Present at local or national professional conference (e.g., APA, NASP, ABAI,MSPA, Graduate Research Symposium, etc.) or submit scholarly paper forpublication (e.g., paper based on apprenticeship project, or a research/discussionpaper in collaboration with peers/faculty)Attend HUSP program meetingsParticipate in the School Psychology Club (SASP)Continue to Collect/Create/Update documents and materials for E-PortfolioSuccessfully complete Assessment & Intervention-related Practicum experiencesComplete, upload, and pass Benchmark Course Assignments and “ScientistPractitioner” (Year 3) Portfolio to Taskstream for Annual ReviewMaintain above “B” GPA for entire yearTake NCSP (Praxis II) Examination by end of Summer; (NOTE: passing score mustbe submitted by Oct 15th prior to application for internship in Fall, 4th year)

FOURTH YEAR- The Doctoral CandidateFall SemesterHUDE 401 Evaluation MethodologyHUDE 444 Group ProcessesCounseling/Therapy Elective (Systems, Psychodynamic, orXxxCog-Behav Interventions)PSYC 206 History & Systems in PsychologyHUDE 333 Practicum in School Psychology and SupervisionTOTAL3333315Spring SemesterPSYC 288Neuropsychological Assessment OR Psychopharmacologyor 271EDUC 330 Seminar in School Psychology33XxxSubspecialty Elective3PSYC 266Psychology of Exceptional Children3HUDE 333 Practicum in School Psychology and Supervision3TOTAL15Summer Semester (optional)XXXSpecialty ElectiveHUDE 333 Practicum in School Psychology & Supervision33Benchmarks in Preparation for Pre-Doctoral InternshipMeet with Advisor regarding feedback from Annual review (develop remediation plan asneeded)Apply for Internship (NOTE: Passing scores from School Psychology Certification Exammust be submitted prior to Oct 15th)Present at local or national professional conference (e.g., APA, NASP, ABAI, MSPA,Graduate Research Symposium, etc.) or submit scholarly paper for publication (e.g., paperbased on apprenticeship project, or a research/discussion paper in collaboration withpeers/faculty)Continue to Collect/Create/Update documents and materials for E-PortfolioSuccessfully complete School Psychology Practicum & Supervision experiencesComplete , upload, and pass Benchmark Course Assignments and “Doctoral Candidate”(Year 4) Portfolio to TaskstreamMaintain above “B” GPA for entire yearDemonstrate Core APA Competency Benchmarks in Readiness for Internship (asevaluated by Faculty/Practicum Supervisors)Successfully Propose Dissertation (NOTE: Dissertation Proposal must be completed & approvedbefore beginning Internship in 5th year)