Members Present: Uphoff, Krueger, Kuffel, Frye, Krajewski, Kelley, Simpson,
McCannon, Hunt
Members Absent: Koppelman, Matchett, Wilder, Skalecki, Kaufman, Shober
Consultants: Charles Martin-Stanley, R. Dan Duquette, Mandi Anderson,
Diane Schumacher
Guests: Milt Dehn, Judy Holloway
1. M/S/P to approve the October 2, 2001 minutes.
2. First Reading, Proposal #3, School Psychology Program, catalog description pp. 57-58; PSY 752 description; SPY 758 prerequisites; SPY 762, 763, 764, 797 description and prerequisites, effective spring 2002.
“SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
The UW-La Crosse graduate program in School Psychology offers an Education
Specialist degree in School Psychology. The degree requires two years of
full-time study, one summer of study, a one-year internship during the
third year, completion of an Education Specialist thesis, and the passing
of either the national School Psychology test or UW-La Crosse comprehensive
examinations. Successful completion of all requirements for the 60 semester
credit hour program leads to full licensure as a School Psychologist in
Wisconsin and most other states. Students earn a 30 credit hour Master
of Science in Education degree before completing the remaining Education
Specialist degree requirements. (change in italics). The rest of the text
in this section is unchanged.
REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATION SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE
General Requirements
A. no change
B. no change
C. no change
D. Revision and addition:
“Obtain a passing score (set by the National Association of School
Psychologists for NCSP certification) on the national School Psychology
examination or a passing score on the comprehensive examinations written
by UW-La Crosse Psychology and School Psychology faculty. The UW-La Crosse
written comprehensive examinations cover the same areas assessed by the
national School Psychologist examination. The areas are: assessment; prevention
and intervention; evaluation and research; professional practice; applied
psychological foundations; and applied educational foundations. UW-La Crosse
comprehensive examinations are offered during the spring semester of each
year. Students must pass either the national School Psychology exam or
the UW-
La Crosse comprehensive exams before being allowed to begin an internship,
to obtain a school psychology position, or to apply for initial school
psychology licensure. (change in italics).
E. no change
Course Requirements
A. no change
B. Special Education Methods (pending approval of SPE changes)
SPE 401/501 Learners with Exceptional Needs and Abilities
3
SPE 416/516 Introduction to Cross Categorical Special Education Characteristics
3
Or
SPE 429/529 Inclusive Strategies for the Classroom
3
C. Core Professional Training
This section is unchanged except for the sentence regarding course
fees, and deletion of the list of six courses that require course fees.
“School Psychology core course fees are at least $25.00.”
Under Licensure, Practicum, Internship, and Thesis Requirements: (added
Practicum)
Paragraph 1 – no change
Paragraph 2 - change to read:
“Students must complete three semesters of supervised school
psychology practica. During practicum experiences students develop school
psychology professional knowledge, skills, and behavior. Core professional
skills, as well as professional behavior, are critical to effective school
psychology functioning. Thus, only students who have successfully completed
all prerequisite course work (no incompletes) are allowed to enroll for
practica. In addition, appropriate professional behavior and personal effectiveness
are required for continued enrollment in practica.
Paragraph 3 – change to read:
“Internships must be in a school setting, total 1200 hours, and
be supervised by a certified school psychologist and a UW-La Crosse School
Psychology instructor. A site visit from the University supervisor is required
each semester. All interns must pay all actual costs associated with each
semester’s site visit, including travel, lodging, and meals.”
Paragraph 4 – no change
Paragraph 5 – add note
“Note For additional School Psychology Program policies, students
should refer to the School Psychology Graduate Student Handbook available
in the School Psychology office, 341 Graff Main Hall.”
PSY 752, Assessment and Remediation: Learning and Behavior Problems
I, 3 credits, course description, effective spring 2002.
“This course is designed to teach the student how to engage in
assessment activities that will result in effective planning of educational
interventions for students who have difficulty with school learning. Students
completing the course should be prepared to engage in appropriate assessment
procedures that provide the necessary information for both educational
placement and instructional programming decisions. Prerequisite: PSY 451/551.
Offered Sem. II.”
SPY 758, Individual Intellectual Assessment: Laboratory, 3 credits,
prerequisites, effective spring 2002;
Add prerequisite “…and acceptance into the school psychology
program.”
SPY 762, Supervised Practicum in School Psychology, 3 credits, course
description and prerequisites, effective spring 2002.
“Supervised practice in the application of school psychology
professional skills, including psychoeducational assessment, academic intervention,
and behavioral intervention. Prerequisites: PSY 757, SPY 700 and SPY 758.
Offered Sem. II.”
SPY 763, Supervised Practicum II in School Psychology, 3 credits, course
description and prerequisites, effective spring 2002.
“Supervised practice in the application of school psychology
professional skills, including personality/behavioral assessment, intervention,
consultation, counseling, and needs assessment. Prerequisites: PSY 520,
752, 771 and 775; SPY 762. Offered Sem. I.”
SPY 764, Supervised Practicum III in School Psychology, 3 credits, course
description and prerequisites, effective spring 2002.
“Supervised practice in the advanced application of school psychology
professional skills, including assessment of special populations, intervention,
consultation, counseling, case management, and pupil services. Prerequisites:
PSY 759, 772, 776; SPY 763. Offered Sem. II.”
SPY 797, Internship in School Psychology, 3 credits, course description
and prerequisites, effective spring 2001.
“An intense and diverse professional experience in school psychology
for a minimum of 600 hours for 3 credits under the supervision of an experienced
school psychologist and a university supervisor and within training guidelines
defined by the training program. Activities include assessment, interventions,
consulting, counseling, pupil services, and applied projects. Prerequisites:
completion of all other School Psychology course work except for SPY 801,
a passing score on the national School Psychology examination or UW-La
Crosse comprehensive examinations. Repeatable for credit — maximum 6.”
This proposal removes the comprehensive examination requirement from
the master’s degree, and makes it a requirement for the Specialist degree.
Students also have the option of earning a passing score on the national
School Psychology test in lieu of comps. More specific language was added
about the three semesters of supervised practica. Now all interns will
pay actual costs for supervisory on-site visits rather than the nominal
fee of $100 for sites further than 250 miles. Generally, student interns
are paid $35,000, so this should not be an unreasonable burden. Standard
university travel regulations are followed. Revisions to SPY 762, 763,
and 764 bring them up to date, and are in line with credentialing mandate.
M/S/P to waive the second reading and approve the proposal, assuming
changes to SPE 401/501, 416/516 and 429/529 are approved.
3. Consent Agenda
Change designator to accompany department name change, effective
spring 2002. FLG (Foreign Languages) to MLG (Modern Languages), MLG
455/555.
M/S/P to approve.
4. New business – none
The meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m. The next meeting is December 4, which
is the deadline to have proposals approved by GCC in order to guarantee
inclusion in the catalog.
Diane L. Schumacher
GCC Secretary