Department of Psychology at Illinois State University

Graduate Courses

  • PSY 500 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    A maximum of twelve hours may be applied toward the Doctoral degree. Intensive study in a special area of the advanced student's interest under a qualified member of the faculty. Each individual investigation is to culminate in a comprehensive written report and/or examination. Open only to graduate students who have completed considerable work in a degree program, who are in good academic standing, and who have demonstrated ability to profit from independent study. A written proposal approved by the faculty member,the student's adviser, and the department chairperson is required prior to registration.
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in School Psychology doctoral program.
  • PSY 502 RESEARCH APPRENTICESHIP
    Provides the doctoral student with an intensive experience related to the development and implementation of an empirical research project.
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in School Psychology doctoral program.
  • PSY 503 DOCTORAL RESEARCH PROSEMINAR IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
    Provides training to insure the development of a research proposal for the Ph.D. research apprenticeship/dissertation including the IRB.
    Prerequisite: First year enrollment in the School Psychology doctoral program.
  • PSY 536 SEMINAR AND PRACTICUM IN SUPERVISION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
    Goal of the course is to prepare school psychologists to supervise colleagues at various stages of their professional development.
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in School Psychology doctoral program.
  • PSY 539 SEMINAR AND PRACTICUM IN NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN
    Examination of current professional issues related to neuropsychological assessment.
    Prerequisites: PSY 432, 435, 463, and graduate standing in School Psychology doctoral program.
  • PSY 540 SEMINAR AND PRACTICUM IN PROGRAM EVALUATION
    Theory and practices of assessing impact and/or value of programs and projects involving psychoeducational interventions.
    Prerequisites: PSY 441 and graduate standing in School Psychology doctoral program.
  • PSY 547 ADVANCED CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
    Advanced study of the theories, characteristics, epidemiology, interventions, and research strategies involving the psychopathological disorders of childhood and adolescence.
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in doctoral program in School Psychology or departmental approval.
  • PSY 580 ADVANCED SEMINAR IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS
    Examination of current professional and research issues related to therapeutic interventions. Exploration of research literature on special topics.
    Prerequisites: PSY 447 and graduate standing in School Psychology doctoral program.
  • PSY 590 ADVANCED PRACTICUM IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
    Practical field-based experiences in implementation and evaluation of counseling and therapy with children and adolescents, psychoeducational assessment, consultation/program evaluation, or supervision/administration.
    Prerequisites: PSY 580 or concurrent enrollment; and graduate standing in School Psychology doctoral program.
  • PSY 598 DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
    The supervised practice of school psychology in a school and/or clinical setting.
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in School Psychology doctoral program.
  • PSY 599 DOCTORAL RESEARCH
    Research relating to the dissertation requirements.
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in School Psychology doctoral program; departmental approval of dissertation chairperson, committee, and topic.