School Psychology at The University of Montana Missoula
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School Psychology
at
The University of Montana
Missoula
What do School Psychologist do?
Assess for learning, emotional and behavioral
difficulties that may impact school functioning
Consult with other school professionals on
ways to intervene with individual students
Intervention
Implement systemic programs and change
Implement prevention efforts
Staff, parent, and student education
Advocacy of their learning and mental health
needs
When Do Children Need A School
Psychologist?
Learning difficulties
Behavior concerns
Problems at home or with peers
Fears about war, violence, terrorism
Any mental health issues that affect school
functioning
ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PDD’s, ODD, CD,
etc., etc.
Coping with crisis and trauma
Poverty, violence, or life changing events
Where do School Psychologists Work?
With an Ed.S.:
Public and private schools (81%)
May serve one school or an entire district
School-based health centers
Community or state agencies
With a Ph.D.:
Clinics and hospitals
Private practice
Universities (academia)
Job Outlook: VERY Promising!
One of the top ten “best careers” in 2007 by US
News and World Report
Increasing Demand for Public School based
positions
Job opportunities are predicted to develop at a
higher than average rate in foreseeable future
Many current practitioners will retire in next 10
years
Additionally, academia is currently experiencing a
shortage of Ph.D. level School Psychologists
Applying to a Graduate Program
GRE: Graduate Record Exam
Undergraduate transcripts
Letters of recommendation
Personal statement(s)
Practice or research interests
Choosing a Training Program
Decide on Ph.D. or Ed.S.
Career Goals
Determine your specific interests
Consider faculty research
Size of program
NASP and APA accreditation
Location
The School Psychologist Program at the
University of Montana is the only one offered
in Montana
Specialist (Ed.S.) vs Doctorate (Ph.D.)
Ed.S.
2 years of coursework
1 year/1200 hour internship
Ph.D.
4 years of coursework
1 year/1200 hour internship
Do I need to Major in Psychology?
Degree in ed/psych is not necessarily required,
but you…
Should have basic background in psychology,
education, or child development
May need to do some coursework before
starting grad school (e.g., prerequisites)
Emphasize your skills
More Information
Brochures about The University of Montana’s School
Psychology Program up front
E-mail
[email protected]
[email protected]
Juliana is a second year EdS student and MASP student
representative
[email protected]
Dr. Machek is a U of MT School Psychology faculty member
Chris is a first year PhD student in the program
Other faculty and student contact info can be found on our
website:
http://psychweb.psy.umt.edu/www/schoolpsych_welcome.
asp
Check out www.nasponline.org for more information
Thank You!
We hope to hear from you!