School Psychology

The School Psychology Program prepares psychologists to serve as specialists in school psychology providing a wide range of services, including consultation, assessment, and intervention. School psychologists typically work in public schools and work closely with teachers, parents, families, students, and community resources to ensure that students are learning in an appropriate and supportive environment.

UNO School Psychology Program Brochure

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The program adheres to the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) standards for training and field placement. Specifically, these standards include:

1) data based decision making and accountability; 2) interpersonal communication, collaboration, and consultation; 3) effective instruction and development of cognitive/academic skills; 4) socialization and development of life competencies; 5) student diversity in development and learning; 6) school structure, organization, and climate; 7) prevention, wellness promotion, and crisis intervention; 8) home/school/community collaboration; 9) research and program evaluation; 10) legal, ethical practice, and professional development; 11) information technology.

 

School Psychology has, once again, been selected by U.S. News and World Report as one of the 50 best careers of 2010! Click here to read more about the projection of growth in this field over the next decade.

In addition, the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2010-2011 Occupational Outlook Handbook also describes the promising outlook for a career as a school psychologist. Click here for more information.

 

 

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The deadline for completed applications for all

Psychology graduate programs is January 5th.