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School Psychology
Georgia Southern’s preparation for the Professional School Psychologist includes didactic and practical instruction in foundations, assessment, intervention, consultation, and research. Our program is intended to reflect the preparation and field experience standards of the National Association of School Psychologists.
A School Psychologist is trained to provide…
Assessment
Level of cognitive and academic skills
Personality and emotional development
Eligibility for special education support and/or related servicesIntervention
Psychological counseling for students and families
Social skills training, behavior management, problem solving
strategies
Development and implementation of crisis response proceduresConsultation
Alternatives for teachers, parents, and administrators about
problems in learning and behavior
Understanding of child development and how it affects learning
and behavior
Stronger relationships between educators, parents, and communityResearch
Evaluations on the effectiveness of academic programs
and behavior management systems
New knowledge about learning and behavior
Contributions to planning and evaluating school-wide reformPrevention
Classroom procedures that foster tolerance, understanding, and
appreciation of diversity
Instructional techniques for “at-risk” children
Teaching and management strategies that prevent behavioral and
learning difficulties
Where do our School Psychologists work?
- Public Schools
- Private Schools
- Psychoeducational Centers
- Regional Educational Service Agencies
- Mental Health Programs
- Mental Retardation Programs
- Georgia Regional Hospitals
- Department of Defense Schools
- Hospital Clinics
- Higher Education Clinics
- Private Clinics
Last updated July 17, 2008