School Psychology - Georgia Southern University

School Psychology from Georgia Southern University is a Campus Specialist Educational Psychology degree that prepares you for a Psychology career. Georgia Southern's preparation for the Professional School Psychologist includes didactic and practical instruction in foundations, assessment, intervention, consultation, and research. Our program is intended to reflect the preparation and field experience standards of the National Association of School Psychologists. A School Psychologist is trained to provide? Assessment Level of cognitive and academic skills Personality and emotional development Eligibility for special education support and/or related services Intervention Psychological counseling for students and families Social skills training, behavior management, problem solving strategies Development and implementation of crisis response procedures Consultation Alternatives for teachers, parents, and administrators about problems in learning and behavior Understanding of child development and how it affects learning and behavior Stronger relationships between educators, parents, and community Research Evaluations on the effectiveness of academic programs and behavior management systems New knowledge about learning and behavior Contributions to planning and evaluating school-wide reform Prevention Classroom procedures that foster tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity Instructional techniques for ?at-risk? children Teaching and management strategies that prevent behavioral and learning difficulties Where do our School Psychologists work? Public Schools Private Schools Psychoeducational Centers Regional Educational Service Agencies Mental Health Programs Mental Retardation Programs Georgia Regional Hospitals Department of Defense Schools Hospital Clinics Higher Education Clinics Private Clinics View more details on Georgia Southern University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Educational Psychology courses.