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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:
Illinois State University
Program's Mailing Address:
Illinois State University, Department of Psychology
City:Normal
State:IL
Zip:61790-4620
Phone:
(309) 438-8651
Fax:
(309) 438-5789
Website:
www.psychology.ilstu.edu/schlpsy/
Department in which program is housed:
Psychology
College in which program is housed:
Arts and Sciences
Program director:
Mark E. Swerdlik, Ph.D.
E-mail:
meswerd@ilstu.edu
Phone:
(309) 438-5720
Additional Program Director:
www.psychology.ilstu.edu
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Degrees Offered, Program Approvals, and General Requirements
Master's Degree (36-45 hours)
Degree name:
Total Graduate Credit Hours:
Comprehensive qualifying exams required:
Thesis required:
Professional paper in lieu of thesis required:
Professional project in lieu of thesis required:
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State Department of Education approved:
na
NCATE approved program:
Other approval/accreditation:
Other agency:
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Specialist Level (60+ hours)
Degree name:
Specialist in School Psychology
Total graduate credit hours:
60
Thesis required:
no
Professional paper in lieu of thesis required:
no
Professional project in lieu of thesis required:
yes
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NASP approved program:
yes
State Department of Education approved:
yes
NCATE approved:
yes
Other approval/accreditation:
no
Other agency:
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Doctoral Degree
Degree name:
Doctorate in School Psychology
Total graduate credit hours:
101
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:
no
Other agency:
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Respecialization Degree
Degree name:
Total graduate credit hours:
Comprehensive qualifying exams required:
Thesis required:
Professional paper in lieu of thesis required:
Professional project in lieu of thesis required:
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Program(s) Philosophy
DOCTORAL (PhD) PROGRAM: The overarching theoretical orientation represented in the Illinois State University school psychology doctoral program is the developmental-ecological perspective. This orientation to understanding human growth, development, learning, and behaviors is integrated throughout all courses in the program. More specifically, the model assumes services are nested within systems that include society (macrosystem), schools as organizations (exosystem), classrooms, families and individual students (microsystems). The sources of problems and potential solutions lie within the various systems impacting the child and family. Students are taught to understand behavior, assess, and intervene at these various levels (e.g., school, family, and/or individual). A developmental perspective is provided so that students recognize the influences of these systems change as children mature. Graduates may not work in all systems, but they develop a respect and appreciation for those who work in each of these systems.
Systematic, collaborative problem-solving is emphasized throughout the program. Graduates receive training so that they are able to participate in and facilitate problem-solving in a variety of settings. This systematic approach to problem-solving includes moving through a sequence of steps. Although the specific labels for the stages may differ, they typically include problem identification, problem analysis, plan implementation, and plan evaluation.
The purpose of the program is to educate students who will promote the highest quality psychoeducational and mental health services for children and families. The program is based on the scientist-practitioner model of psychology. Our goal is to educate psychologists who integrate scientific principles with their applied clinical skills to improve the lives of children and families. This integrated approach to science and practice promotes the development of complimentary skills fostering a career-long process of psychological investigation, intervention, and evaluation. As scientist-practitioners, graduates of the program are able to distinguish fact from opinion in the application of psychological principles to human behavior, use existing theory and techniques to develop innovative practice in the field of school psychology, and develop research to address applied issues.
SPECIALIST (SSP) PROGRAM: The purpose of the specialist program in school psychology at Illinois State University is to educate students to promote the highest quality educational and mental health services for children and families. The program adheres to the scientist-practitioner model of education. The integrated approach to science and practice promotes development of complementary skills fostering a career-long process of psychological investigation, assessment, and intervention. Training in research prepares the scientist-practitioner to distinguish fact from opinion in the application of the science of behavior and for developing innovations in existing theory and techniques.
PhD and SSP PROGRAMS: Throughout the programs, the curriculum emphasizes the importance of knowledge and experience with a wide range of individual differences, including (but not limited to) ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, age, culture, religion, race, and lifestyle. The curriculum also stresses the importance of legal and ethical issues guiding service delivery and research. The most fundamental tenet of each program is to assure students acquire scientific knowledge and practical skills to be leaders, innovators, and positive change agents in the service of children and families.
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Student Enrollment Data
Master's Level
Total number of students:
Number of full-time students:
Number of part-time students:
Number of students who applied for the 2006-2007 year:
Number of students accepted for the 2006-2007 year:
Specialist Level
Total number of students:
22
Number of full-time students:
22
Number of part-time students:
0
Number of students who applied for the 2006-2007 year:
74
Number of students accepted for the 2006-2007 year:
11
Doctoral Level
Total number of students:
46
Number of full-time students:
30
Number of part-time students:
16
Number of students who applied for the 2006-2007 year:
35
Number of students accepted for the 2006-2007 year:
15
Respecialization
Total number of students:
Number of full-time students:
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Student Characteristics
Master's Level
Total number of students:
Number of females in program:
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Number of American Indian or Alaskan Natives in program:
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Number of Hispanics or Latinos in program:
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Number of international students in program:
Number of students with unknown ethnicities in program:
Specialist Level
Total number of students:
22
Number of female students in program:
21
Number of male students in program:
1
Number of American Indian or Alaskan Natives in program:
0
Number of Asians in program:
0
Number of African Americans in program:
0
Number of Latinos in program:
0
Number of Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders in program:
0
Number of Whites in program:
20
Number of students with mixed ethnicities in program:
0
Number of international students in program:
0
Number of students with unknown ethnicities in program:
2
Doctoral Level
Total number of students:
46
Number of female students in program:
36
Number of male students in program:
10
Number of American Indian or Alaskan Natives in program:
2
Number of Asians in program:
0
Number of African Americans in program:
1
Number of Latinos in program:
3
Number of Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders in program:
0
Number of Whites in program:
38
Number of students with mixed ethnicities in program:
0
Number of international students in program:
1
Number of students with unknown ethnicities in program:
1
Respecialization
Total number of students in program:
Number of female students in program:
Number of male students in program:
Number of American Indians or Alaskan Natives in program:
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Admission Deadlines
Master's Level
Fall admissions?
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Spring admissions?
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Summer admissions:
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Application fee:
Specialist Level
Fall admissions?
yes
If yes, deadline for admissions:
February 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 15
Spring admissions?
no
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Summer admissions?
no
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Application fee:
30.00
Respecialization
Fall admissions?
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Spring admissions?
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Summer admissions?
If yes, deadline for admissions:
Application fee:
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Whom to contact to apply?
www.psychology.ilstu.edu
Application address (if different from program's mailing address):
(University Application) Illinois State University, Admissions Office, Campus Box 2200
Application city:
Normal
Application state:
IL
Application zip/postal code:
61790-2200
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Admission Requirements
Master's Level
Require a written goals statement?
Require letters of recommendation?
Require personal or phone interview?
Require minimum overall undergraduate GPA on 4.0 scale?
If yes, minimum overall GPA:
Require minimum GPA for undergraduate major?
If yes, minimum GPA for major:
Require specific undergraduate major?
na
If yes, specific major required:
Require minimum number of undergrad psychology prerequisites?
Specialist Level
Require a written goals statement?
yes
Require letters of recommendation?
yes
Require personal or phone interview?
no
Require minimum overall undergraduate GPA on 4.0 scale?
yes
If yes, minimum overall GPA:
3.0
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?
yes
If yes, minimum overall GPA:
3.0
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?
Require letters of recommendation?
Require personal or phone interview?
Require minimum overall undergraduate GPA on 4.0 scale?
If yes, minimum overall GPA:
Require minimum GPA for undergraduate major?
na
If yes, minimum GPA for major:
Require specific undergraduate major?
If yes, specific major required:
Require minimum number of undergraduate psychology prerequisites?
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Entrance Tests for Program Admission
Master's Level
GRE Verbal
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Quantitative
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Analytic
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Verbal + Quantitative
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Advanced Area
Advanced area:
Minimum:
Preferred
Average:
Miller's Analogy Test
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
Specialist Level
GRE Verbal
Minimum:
no
Preferred:
no
Average:
547
GRE Quantitative
Minimum:
no
Preferred:
no
Average:
657
GRE Analytic
Minimum:
no
Preferred:
no
Average:
GRE Verbal + Quantitative
Minimum:
no
Preferred:
no
Average:
1204
GRE Advanced Area
Advanced area:
Minimum:
no
Preferred:
no
Average:
Miller's Analogy Test
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
Doctoral Level
GRE Verbal
Minimum:
no
Preferred:
no
Average:
560
GRE Quantitative
Minimum:
no
Preferred:
no
Average:
610
GRE Analytic
Minimum:
no
Preferred:
no
Average:
GRE Verbal + Quantitative
Minimum:
no
Preferred:
no
Average:
1130
GRE Advanced Area
Advanced area:
Minimum:
no
Preferred:
no
Average:
Miller's Analogy Test
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
Respecialization
GRE Verbal
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Quantitative
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Analytic
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Verbal + Quantitative
Minimum
Preferred:
Average:
GRE Advanced Area
Advanced area:
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
Miller's Analogy Test
Minimum:
Preferred:
Average:
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Tuition and Fees
Master's Level
State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
Non-State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
Specialist Level
State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
$170
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
$2,040
Non-State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
$355
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
$2,600
Doctoral Level
State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
$170
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
$2,040
Non-State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
$355
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
$2,600
Respecialization
State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
Non-State Residents
Per credit hour tuition:
Total full-time tuition per semester (based on 12 credit hours):
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Financial Assistance
Master's Level
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:
Average number of hours per week:
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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Specialist Level
Total percentage of students receiving aid for current year:
91%
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:
45%
Annual full-time amount:
$3,150
Average number of hours per week:
10
Research Assistantships
Percentage of students receiving:
5%
Annual full-time amount:
$3,150
Average number of hours per week:
10
Traineeships/Training Grants From Foundations or Governments
Percentage of students receiving:
0
Annual full-time amount:
0
Average number of hours per week:
0
Other Assistantships and Grants
Percentage of students receiving:
0
Annual full-time amount:
0
Average number of hours per week:
0
Fellowships and Scholarships
Percentage of students receiving:
27%
Annual full-time amount:
$3,240
Average number of hours per week:
0
Doctoral Level
Total percentage of students receiving aid for current year:
70%
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:
28%
Annual full-time amount:
$4,950
Average number of hours per week:
10
Research Assistantships
Percentage of students receiving:
4%
Annual full-time amount:
$4,950
Average number of hours per week:
10
Traineeships/Training Grants From Foundations or Governments
Percentage of students receiving:
4
Annual full-time amount:
$4, 950
Average number of hours per week:
10
Other Assistantships and Grants
Percentage of students receiving:
13%
Annual full-time amount:
$5,400
Average number of hours per week:
10
Fellowships and Scholarships
Percentage of students receiving:
4%
Annual full-time amount:
$3,000
Average number of hours per week:
0
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:
Average number of hours per week:
Research Assistantships
Percentage of students receiving:
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Traineeships/Training Grants From Foundations or Governments
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Other Assistantships and Grants
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Other Support
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Field-Based Experiences
Master's Level
Total practicum hours:
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Total minimum internship hours:
Total minimum in-school internship hours:
Percentage of paid internships:
Minimum internship salary:
Average internship salary for current interns:
Specialist Level
Total practicum hours:
500
Total minimum in-school practicum hours:
250
Total minimum internship hours:
1200
Total minimum in-school internship hours:
1200
Percentage of paid internships:
100%
Minimum internship salary:
$10,000
Average internship salary for current interns:
$17,000
Doctoral Level
Total practicum hours:
900
Total minimum in-school practicum hours:
250
Total minimum internship hours:
1750
Total minimum in-school internship hours:
600
Percentage of paid internships:
100%
Minimum internship salary:
none
Average internship salary for current interns:
$20,000
Respecialization
Total practicum hours:
Total minimum in-school practicum hours:
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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:
Average total Praxis II score for those students who graduated during the designated time period:
How many graduates applied for the NCSP within one year after graduation?
What percentage of the applicants above attained the NCSP?
Specialist Level
Total number of students who graduated during the prior year:
9
Average total Praxis II score for those students who graduated during the designated time period:
How many graduates applied for the NCSP within one year after graduation?
What percentage of the applicants above attained the NCSP?
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:
How many graduates applied for the NCSP within one year after graduation?
What percentage of the applicants above attained the NCSP?
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