3 credits

The course assists teachers at all grade levels to develop efficient reading instructional systems. Emphasis is placed upon the latest diagnostic and prescriptive techniques, including "miscue analysis" for teaching word recognition skills and "readability formulas" for teaching reading skills through the content areas.

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3 credits

This course is an introduction to the school setting. Observations of regular classes, participation with various children and groups of students, as well as learning the various functions of the school psychologists, teacher and other school personnel will be important parts of this practicum. There will be joint supervision by district psychologists. The experience will encompass at least one day per week (six and one half hours per day) for five months. This experience will be discussed at weekly seminars in which problems and developments in school psychology are covered. There will be scheduled conferences with individual students.

Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Psychology Program

To be announced

New York City campus only

3 credits

This course is an introduction to atypical children. Students are placed in a special education setting that educates exceptional children. The emphasis will be on the role of school psychologist, community psychologist, teacher and other school personnel in special education. The experience will encompass at least one day per week (6 1/2 hours per day) for five months and will be discussed at weekly seminars in which the physical, emotional and educational problems of exceptional children are covered. The seminar will focus on the major types of exceptional children found in the public schools and community, such as the emotionally handicapped and the learning disabled. The psychological and emotional needs of these children will be discussed, as well as the psychologist's role in assessment, consultation and intervention. There will be scheduled conferences with individual students.

Prerequisite: EDU 601

Spring

New York City campus only

3 credits

This course will emphasize the organization and delivery of special education and pupil support services. The course will deal with laws, policies, procedures and forms necessary for the operation of these departments. Roles, supervisory aspects and procedures for the establishment of a Pupil Personnel Team Model including psychology, social work, health, guidance, attendance, speech and special education will be emphasized.

Fall