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252 Graduate Catalog 2010-2012 School Psychology 2. A minimum of five undergraduate or graduate courses courses in psychology is required, including introductory psychology, developmental psychology, and statistics. 3. Three letters of recommendation addressing the candidate’s ability to succeed in advanced graduate training in school psychology and develop into a thoughtful and responsive practitioner. At least two of the letters, if possible, should be from instructors in the applicant’s most recent academic program. At least one letter should address the candidate’s demonstrated skills as an employee working with children and adolescents. 4. Scores from the Graduate Record Examination Combined Aptitude Test (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) (the GRE is preferred). Scores at the 50 percentile or above on those tests are expected. 5. International applicants are required to take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System exam (IELTS) with a minimum of 6.0. Applicants who have received at least 4 years of education (including an undergraduate program) in Australia, Canada (except Quebec), England, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, United States, or Wales are exempt from submitting a TOEFL or IELTS score report. All others are required to submit official score reports. 6. Presentation of scores on the literacy portion of the Massachusetts Test of Educator Licensure (students who are provisionally admitted without this score must take this test within a semester of matriculation). 7. A letter of intent, stating the applicant’s professional objectives. 8. If invited, an interview with faculty. For admission to the EdS program, the School Psychology Admissions Committee reviews all applications and recommends admission for those applicants who present evidence of their ability both to perform advanced graduate-level work with distinction and to develop into thoughtful and responsive practitioners. Such evidence typically includes: 1. A distinguished graduate transcript, indicating completion of at least a master’s degree in school psychology or a related field of study, and an overall average of at least 3.0 in all graduate courses. 2. A minimum of five undergraduate or graduate courses courses in psychology is required, including introductory psychology, developmental psychology, and statistics. 3. Official transcripts of all previous college work, undergraduate and graduate, from regionally accredited colleges and universities. 4. Three letters of recommendation addressing the candidate’s ability to succeed in advanced graduate training in school psychology and develop into a thoughtful and responsive practitioner. At least two of the letters, if possible, should be from instructors in the applicant’s most recent master’s degree or doctoral program. At least one letter should address the candidate’s demonstrated skills as an employee working with children and adolescents. 5. If the most recent master’s or doctoral degree was earned longer than five years before the date of the receipt of the application form by the Admissions Office, scores from the Graduate Record Examination Combined Aptitude Test (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) (the GRE is preferred). Scores at the 50 percentile or above on those tests are expected. (No entrance test or examination is necessary if the most recent degree was earned less than five years before the Admissions Office’s receipt of the application form.) 6. International applicants are required to take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System exam (IELTS) with a minimum of 6.0. Applicants who have received at least 4 years of education (including an undergraduate program) in Australia, Canada (except Quebec), England, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, United States, or Wales are exempt from submitting a TOEFL or IELTS score report. All others are required to submit official score reports. 7. Presentation of scores on the literacy portion of the Massachusetts Test of Educator Licensure (students who are provisionally admitted without this score must take this test within a semester of matriculation). 8. A letter of intent, stating the applicant’s professional objectives. 9. If invited, an interview with faculty. Courses SPY G 601 Issues and Ethics in School Psychology This course addresses the professional identity and function of the psychologist in the public school setting. An intensive analysis of philosophical, technical, and administrative issues is conducted. The organization and operation of schools, federal and state educational laws, ethical issues and dilemmas, NASP and APA standards, and nondiscriminatory assessments are explored in depth. The course also examines contemporary educational issues that go beyond the role of the individual psychologist. The most current issues in the field are discussed. A 25-hour pre-practicum field component is required. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits SPY G 602 Cognitive and Educational Assessment and Intervention I This course focuses on skills in the administration and interpretation of individual cognitive measures. Students master the correct administration of the Wechsler scales and the Woodcock-Johnson III Tests of Cognitive Ability. Topics include ethical, professional, and legal aspects of psychoeducational assessment, as well as issues in cross-cultural assessment and cultural bias in testing. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits SPY G 603 Cognitive and Educational Assessment and Intervention II Building on the background provided in SPY 602 in administration of the cognitive batteries of standardized tests, this course shifts focus to educational assessment and curriculum-based measurement procedures. Emphasis is also given to interpretation and reporting of assessment results, with additional work on assessment selection to address referral questions and the gathering of evidence to support test findings. Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the administration and interpretation of tests, in the integration of cognitive and educational data, and in reporting findings both orally and in writing. Prerequisites: SPY G 602. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits SPY G 604 Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment and Intervention This course develops competence in administering and scoring selected personality, behavioral, social/emotional, and adaptive

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UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011
Table of Contents
Graduate Program Affiliations
UMass Boston at a Glance
Foreword
Mission Statement
Trustees of the University
Administrative Officers of the University
Academic Calendar, 2010-2012
Admissions
Tuition, Fees, and Payments
Payment Information
Residency Status
Assistantships and Financial Aid
Facilities and Services
Regulations, Procedures, and Degree Requirements
Graduate Programs
Accounting
American Studies
Biology
Biology
Environmental Biology
Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology
Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (Multicampus Joint Program)
Biotechnology and Biomedical Science
Business Administration
Chemistry
Green Chemistry
Clinical Psychology
Computer Science
Database Technology
Counseling: Degree Programs
Counseling: Family Therapy
Counseling: Mental Health Counseling
Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling
Counseling: School Counseling
Creative Writing
Critical and Creative Thinking
Dispute Resolution
Education
Higher Education Administration
Leadership in Urban Schools
Education: Educational Administration
Education: Special Education
Special Education
Orientation and Mobility
Teaching of the Visually Impaired
Vision Studies
Education: Teacher Education
Education: Applied Behavioral Analysis for Special Populations
Education: Technology, Learning, and Leadership
Education: Teaching Writing in the Schools
English
Environmental Sciences
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Environmental Sciences
Geographic Information Science
Professional Science Master’s™
Finance
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Management of Aging Services
Historical Archaeology
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Information Technology
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International Management
Latin and Classical Humanities
Applied Linguistics
Applied Linguistics
School of Marine Sciences: Intercampus Graduate School
Mathematics
Nursing
Health Policy
Population Health
Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Applied Physics
Public Affairs
Public Affairs
International Relations
Women in Politics and Public Policy
Public Policy
School Psychology
Applied Sociology
Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Graduate Consortium in Women’s Studies
Road Map and Directions to Campus
Campus Map
Telephone Directory
Index

UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011