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Program Information
Please note that the information below was collected for the 2006-07 academic year. For the most current information, we encourage you to contact the program directly.
University:
University of South Florida
Program's Mailing Address:
4202 East Fowler Avenue, EDU 162
City:Tampa
State:FL
Zip:33620
Phone:
813-974-4614
Fax:
813-974-5814
Website:
http://www.coedu.usf.edu/schoolpsych
Department in which program is housed:
Psychological and Social Foundations
College in which program is housed:
College of Education
Program director:
Kathy L. Bradley-Klug
E-mail:
Kbradley@tempest.coedu.usf.edu
Phone:
(813) 974-9486
Additional Program Director:
School Psychology Program Assistant
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Degrees Offered, Program Approvals, and General Requirements
Master's Degree (36-45 hours)
Degree name:
Master of Arts - Not a terminal degree (Ed.S. required for the terminal degree)
Total Graduate Credit Hours:
36
Comprehensive qualifying exams required:
yes
Thesis required:
na
Professional paper in lieu of thesis required:
na
Professional project in lieu of thesis required:
na
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State Department of Education approved:
yes
NCATE approved program:
yes
Other approval/accreditation:
Other agency:
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Specialist Level (60+ hours)
Degree name:
Educational Specialist in School Psychology
Total graduate credit hours:
92
Thesis required:
yes
Professional paper in lieu of thesis required:
no
Professional project in lieu of thesis required:
no
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NASP approved program:
yes
State Department of Education approved:
yes
NCATE approved:
yes
Other approval/accreditation:
Other agency:
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Doctoral Degree
Degree name:
Doctorate in School Psychology
Total graduate credit hours:
107-130
Comprehensive quailfying exams required:
yes
Thesis required:
yes
Professional paper in lieu of thesis required:
no
Professional project in lieu of thesis required:
no
Dissertation required:
yes
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NASP approved program:
yes
State Department of Education approved:
yes
NCATE approved:
yes
APA accredited:
yes
Other approval/accreditation:
Other agency:
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Respecialization Degree
Degree name:
Not Applicable
Total graduate credit hours:
NA
Comprehensive qualifying exams required:
na
Thesis required:
na
Professional paper in lieu of thesis required:
na
Professional project in lieu of thesis required:
na
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Program(s) Philosophy
Psychologists respect the dignity and worth of the individual and strive for the preservation and protection of fundamental human rights. They are committed to increasing knowledge of human behavior and of people's understanding of themselves and others and to the utilization of such knowledge for the promotion of human welfare. While pursuing these objectives, they make every effort to protect the welfare of those who seek their services and of the research participants that may be the object of study. They use their skills only for purposes consistent with these values and do not knowingly permit their misuse by others. While demanding for themselves freedom of inquiry and communication, psychologists accept the responsibility this freedom requires: competence, objectivity in the application of skills, and concern for the best interests of clients, colleagues, students, research participants, and society (Preamble, Ethical Principles of Psychologists, American Psychological Association, 1981).
The School Psychology Program at the University of South Florida embraces the principles reflected in the statement above, teaching them, modeling them, and passing them on to our graduates to guide their professional practices. Inherent in this statement are three primary components that comprise the broader philosophy of the School Psychology Program: (a) commitment to advocacy and respect for individual differences, (b) commitment to empirical knowledge and professional competency, and (c) commitment to self-awareness and ethical practice.
Commitment to Advocacy and Respect for Individual Differences suggests that the School Psychology Program encourages a special sensitivity to the social foundations and the cultural diversities of all people, and a special respect for the uniqueness and human dignity of all individuals. Within this context, advocacy is emphasized as a conscious philosophy and activity whereby school psychologists help others to know, understand, and attain their legal, educational, moral, and individual rights. Initially, advocacy may involve students and their parents. Yet, individual advocacy often involves systemic and community-wide foci and change. Thus, the School Psychology Program is committed to a comprehensive, system-wide focus and orientation where mental health and educational services are not just school-based, but family and community-based; where mental health and educational services are not just based on students' brief educational careers, but on their lifetimes and the lifetimes of their children that they so critically influence.
Commitment to Empirical Knowledge and Professional Competency suggests that the School Psychology Program is dedicated (a) to teaching professional practices that have been empirically demonstrated as effective and socially valid, and (b) to the pursuit of new knowledge through sound research practices. While this entails an ability to understand human and research problems in the ecological environments where they occur, this philosophy suggests that school psychologists are able to determine and predetermine the variables and circumstances that cause certain programs and interventions to succeed or fail, to protect their clients from procedures and practices that make inappropriate or exaggerated claims, and to evaluate all aspects of service delivery to determine that the most effective and efficient approaches are being implemented at all times. Within this context, the School Psychology Program is committed to training students who are professionally competent in their knowledge of best empirical practices, their ability to implement and evaluate those practices, and their dedication to research and the development of new empirical practices. This is an ongoing process; thus, the Program also encourages a perspective of professional development and training through continuing education activities after graduation.
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Student Enrollment Data
Master's Level
Total number of students:
n/a
Number of full-time students:
n/a
Number of part-time students:
n/a
Number of students who applied for the 2006-2007 year:
n/a
Number of students accepted for the 2006-2007 year:
n/a
Specialist Level
Total number of students:
18
Number of full-time students:
10
Number of part-time students:
8
Number of students who applied for the 2006-2007 year:
50
Number of students accepted for the 2006-2007 year:
5
Doctoral Level
Total number of students:
53
Number of full-time students:
28
Number of part-time students:
25
Number of students who applied for the 2006-2007 year:
45
Number of students accepted for the 2006-2007 year:
3
Respecialization
Total number of students:
n/a
Number of full-time students:
18
Number of part-time students:
n/a
Number of students who applied for the 2006-2007 year:
n/a
Number of students accepted for the 2006-2007 year:
n/a
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Student Characteristics
Master's Level
Total number of students:
n/a
Number of females in program:
n/a
Number of males in program:
n/a
Number of American Indian or Alaskan Natives in program:
n/a
Number of Asians in program:
n/a
Number of African Americans in program:
n/a
Number of Hispanics or Latinos in program:
n/a
Number of Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders in program:
n/a
Number of Whites in program:
n/a
Number of students with mixed ethnicities in program:
n/a
Number of international students in program:
n/a
Number of students with unknown ethnicities in program:
n/a
Specialist Level
Total number of students:
18
Number of female students in program:
16
Number of male students in program:
2
Number of American Indian or Alaskan Natives in program:
0
Number of Asians in program:
0
Number of African Americans in program:
9
Number of Latinos in program:
2
Number of Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders in program:
1
Number of Whites in program:
6
Number of students with mixed ethnicities in program:
0
Number of international students in program:
0
Number of students with unknown ethnicities in program:
0
Doctoral Level
Total number of students:
53
Number of female students in program:
41
Number of male students in program:
12
Number of American Indian or Alaskan Natives in program:
0
Number of Asians in program:
2
Number of African Americans in program:
8
Number of Latinos in program:
4
Number of Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders in program:
2
Number of Whites in program:
37
Number of students with mixed ethnicities in program:
0
Number of international students in program:
0
Number of students with unknown ethnicities in program:
0
Respecialization
Total number of students in program:
n/a
Number of female students in program:
n/a
Number of male students in program:
n/a
Number of American Indians or Alaskan Natives in program:
n/a
Number of Asians in program:
n/a
Number of African Americans in program:
n/a
Number of Latinos in program:
n/a
Number of Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders in program:
Number of Whites in program:
n/a
Number of students with mixed ethnicities in program:
n/a
Number of international students in program:
n/a
Number of students with unknown ethnicities in program:
n/a
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Admission Deadlines
Master's Level
Fall admissions?
na
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Spring admissions?
na
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Summer admissions:
na
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Application fee:
N/A
Specialist Level
Fall admissions?
yes
If yes, deadline for admissions:
January 1
Spring admissions?
no
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Summer admissions?
no
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Application fee:
30.00
Doctoral Level
Fall admissions?
yes
If yes, deadline for admissions:
January 1
Spring admissions?
no
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Summer admissions?
no
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Application fee:
30.00
Respecialization
Fall admissions?
na
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Spring admissions?
na
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Summer admissions?
na
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Application fee:
N/A
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Whom to contact to apply?
School Psychology Program Assistant
Application address (if different from program's mailing address):
Application city:
Application state:
Application zip/postal code:
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Admission Requirements
Master's Level
Require a written goals statement?
na
Require letters of recommendation?
na
Require personal or phone interview?
na
Require minimum overall undergraduate GPA on 4.0 scale?
na
If yes, minimum overall GPA:
Require minimum GPA for undergraduate major?
na
If yes, minimum GPA for major:
Require specific undergraduate major?
na
If yes, specific major required:
Require minimum number of undergrad psychology prerequisites?
na
Specialist Level
Require a written goals statement?
yes
Require letters of recommendation?
yes
Require personal or phone interview?
yes
Require minimum overall undergraduate GPA on 4.0 scale?
no
If yes, minimum overall GPA:
Require minimum GPA for undergraduate major:
no
If yes, minimum GPA for major:
Require specific undergraduate major?
no
If yes, specific major required:
Require minimum number of undergraduate psychology prerequisites?
yes
Doctoral Level
Require a written goals statement?
yes
Require letters of recommendation?
yes
Require personal or phone interview?
yes
Require minimum overall undergraduate GPA on 4.0 scale?
no
If yes, minimum overall GPA:
Require minimum GPA for undergraduate major?
no
If yes, minimum GPA for major:
Require specific undergraduate major?
no
If yes, specific major required:
Require minimum number of undergraduate psychology prerequisites?
yes
Respecialization
Require a written goals statement?
na
Require letters of recommendation?
na
Require personal or phone interview?
na
Require minimum overall undergraduate GPA on 4.0 scale?
na
If yes, minimum overall GPA:
Require minimum GPA for undergraduate major?
na
If yes, minimum GPA for major:
Require specific undergraduate major?
na
If yes, specific major required:
Require minimum number of undergraduate psychology prerequisites?
na
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Entrance Tests for Program Admission
Master's Level
GRE Verbal
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
n/a
GRE Quantitative
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
n/a
GRE Analytic
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
n/a
GRE Verbal + Quantitative
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
n/a
GRE Advanced Area
Advanced area:
n/a
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred
n/a
Average:
n/a
Miller's Analogy Test
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
n/a
Specialist Level
GRE Verbal
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
445
GRE Quantitative
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
538
GRE Analytic
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
4.6
GRE Verbal + Quantitative
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
1000
GRE Advanced Area
Advanced area:
n/a
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
n/a
Miller's Analogy Test
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
n/a
Doctoral Level
GRE Verbal
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
525
GRE Quantitative
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
640
GRE Analytic
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
5.5
GRE Verbal + Quantitative
Minimum:
1000
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
1165
GRE Advanced Area
Advanced area:
n/a
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
m/a
Miller's Analogy Test
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
n/a
Respecialization
GRE Verbal
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
n/a
GRE Quantitative
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
n/a
GRE Analytic
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
n/a
GRE Verbal + Quantitative
Minimum
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
n/a
GRE Advanced Area
Advanced area:
n/a
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
n/a
Miller's Analogy Test
Minimum:
n/a
Preferred:
n/a
Average:
n/a
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Tuition and Fees
Master's Level
State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
$244.36
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
$2,932.32
Non-State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
$895.77
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
$10,749.24
Specialist Level
State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
$244.36
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
$2,932.32
Non-State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
$895.77
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
$10,749.24
Doctoral Level
State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
$244.36
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
$2,932.32
Non-State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
$895.77
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
$10,749.24
Respecialization
State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
n/a
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
n/a
Non-State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
n/a
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
n/a
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Financial Assistance
Master's Level
Total percentage of students receiving aid for current year:
n/a
Is there any financial assistance directed toward minority recruitment?
no
Out-of-state students receive in-state tuition?
no
Tuition waiver included:
no
Teaching Assistantships
Percentage of students receiving:
N/A
Annual full-time amount:
n/a
Average number of hours per week:
n/a
Research Assistantships
Percentage of students receiving:
n/a
Annual full-time amount:
n/a
Average number of hours per week:
n/a
Traineeships/Training Grants From Foundations or Governments
Percentage of students receiving:
n/a
Annual full-time amount:
n/a
Average number of hours per week:
n/a
Other Assistantships and Grants
Percentage of students receiving:
n/a
Annual full-time amount:
n/a
Average number of hours per week:
n/a
Fellowships and Scholarships
Percentage of students receiving:
n/a
Annual full-time amount:
n/a
Average number of hours per week:
n/a
Specialist Level
Total percentage of students receiving aid for current year:
100
Is there any financial assistance directed toward minority recruitment?
yes
Out-of-state students receive in-state tuition?
full
Tuition waiver included:
full
Teaching Assistantships
Percentage of students receiving:
0
Annual full-time amount:
n/a
Average number of hours per week:
n/a
Research Assistantships
Percentage of students receiving:
100%
Annual full-time amount:
10,200
Average number of hours per week:
16-20
Traineeships/Training Grants From Foundations or Governments
Percentage of students receiving:
n/a
Annual full-time amount:
n/a
Average number of hours per week:
n/a
Other Assistantships and Grants
Percentage of students receiving:
n/a
Annual full-time amount:
n/a
Average number of hours per week:
n/a
Fellowships and Scholarships
Percentage of students receiving:
75%
Annual full-time amount:
7,000 - 10,000
Average number of hours per week:
n/a
Doctoral Level
Total percentage of students receiving aid for current year:
100
Is there any financial assistance directed toward minority recruitment?
yes
Out-of-state students receive in-state tuition?
full
Tuition waiver included:
full
Teaching Assistantships
Percentage of students receiving:
56%
Annual full-time amount:
10,200
Average number of hours per week:
16-20
Research Assistantships
Percentage of students receiving:
89%
Annual full-time amount:
10,200
Average number of hours per week:
16-20
Traineeships/Training Grants From Foundations or Governments
Percentage of students receiving:
n/a
Annual full-time amount:
n/a
Average number of hours per week:
n/a
Other Assistantships and Grants
Percentage of students receiving:
n/a
Annual full-time amount:
n/a
Average number of hours per week:
n/a
Fellowships and Scholarships
Percentage of students receiving:
26%
Annual full-time amount:
7,000 - 10,000
Average number of hours per week:
n/a
Respecialization
Total percentage of students receiving aid for current year:
Is there any financial assistance directed toward minority recruitment?
Out-of-state students receive in-state tuition?
Tuition waiver included:
Teaching Assistantships
Percentage of students receiving:
Annual full-time amount:
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Research Assistantships
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Traineeships/Training Grants From Foundations or Governments
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Other Assistantships and Grants
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Fellowships and Scholarships
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Other Support
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Field-Based Experiences
Master's Level
Total practicum hours:
N/A
Total minimum in-school practicum hours:
N/A
Total minimum internship hours:
N/A
Total minimum in-school internship hours:
N/A
Percentage of paid internships:
N/A
Minimum internship salary:
n/a
Average internship salary for current interns:
n/a
Specialist Level
Total practicum hours:
768
Total minimum in-school practicum hours:
768
Total minimum internship hours:
1500
Total minimum in-school internship hours:
1500
Percentage of paid internships:
100
Minimum internship salary:
12000
Average internship salary for current interns:
15000
Doctoral Level
Total practicum hours:
928
Total minimum in-school practicum hours:
768 - 928
Total minimum internship hours:
2000
Total minimum in-school internship hours:
750 - 2000
Percentage of paid internships:
100
Minimum internship salary:
12000
Average internship salary for current interns:
18000
Respecialization
Total practicum hours:
n/a
Total minimum in-school practicum hours:
n/a
Total minimum internship hours:
n/a
Total minimum in-school internship hours:
n/a
Percentage of paid internships:
n/a
Minimum internship salary:
n/a
Average internship salary for current interns:
n/a
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Competency-Based Exam Scores
Note: These are based on the prior year's graduates.
Master's Level
Total number of students who graduated during the prior year:
N/A
Average total Praxis II score for those students who graduated during the designated time period:
N/A
How many graduates applied for the NCSP within one year after graduation?
N/A
What percentage of the applicants above attained the NCSP?
N/A
Specialist Level
Total number of students who graduated during the prior year:
7
Average total Praxis II score for those students who graduated during the designated time period:
762
How many graduates applied for the NCSP within one year after graduation?
7
What percentage of the applicants above attained the NCSP?
100
Doctoral Level
Total number of students who graduated during the prior year:
2
Average total Praxis II score for those students who graduated during the designated time period:
740
How many graduates applied for the NCSP within one year after graduation?
2
What percentage of the applicants above attained the NCSP?
100
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