PPP 769 - School Psychology Internship II

Credits 2
This is the final course in the school psychology program and provides candidates the opportunity to demonstrate the full range of skills acquired during their formal training. During the internship the candidate, under the supervision of a credentialed school psychologist, provides direct and indirect services to pupils, parents, and school staff in all areas of training. A minimum of six hundred clock hours of experience in the school setting is required during an academic K-12 school semester in addition to the successful demonstration of the School Psychology Performance Expectations (SPPE). This course is intended to allow the student to demonstrate skills required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and to satisfy NASP certification criteria. Internship is offered in schools serving children from preschool to high school. The experience occurs on a full-time basis over a period of K-12 semester. Passing the School Psychology Internship Exit Examination is required prior to completion of this course. Proof of liability insurance.