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School Psychology Student Handbook

This handbook has been prepared by the faculty of the Miami University School Psychology Program to assist graduate students in understanding the policies, expectations, and standards of the program. It should also prove helpful in planning the students' educational program of study.

It is important to note that these policies and procedures are more specific than the general policies of the Graduate School or the University. This handbook is meant as a supplement to the Miami University Graduate School Student Resources and Policies, available through the Graduate School website, as well as the Graduate School General Bulletin. Students and their advisors are urged to refer to these documents for clarification and/or for additional information in areas that are not addressed by these program guidelines.

This handbook was prepared by the faculty members of the school psychology program and replaces all earlier versions of the Handbook. It is our hope that it will be helpful to students. Comments and suggestions for improvement are actively solicited and should be directed to the current School Psychology Program Coordinator.

Table of Contents

  1. Program Mission and Philosophy
  2. Historical and Current Perspectives on School Psychology
  3. Program Admission
    1. Application Process
    2. Admission Deadlines and Selection Process
  4. Program Evaluations
  5. Program and Department Faculty
    1. Adjunct Faculty
    2. Contributing Faculty
  6. Academic Advisors
  7. Student Associates of School Psychology (SASP)
  8. Program of Study for the Master's and Specialist Degrees
    1. Master’s of Science Degree Requirement
    2. Specialist in Education Degree Requirements
  9. Program Standards, Goals, Objectives, and Competencies
  10. Course Sequence and Registration
    1. Course Registration
    2. Additional Program Requirements
  11. Plan of Study
  12. Fitness and Performance for Continuance
  13. Evaluating Student Fitness
  14. Required Withdrawal from the Program
  15. Grievances
  16. Accreditation Reporting: Key Assessments
    1. Benchmark 1: Entrance
    2. Benchmark 2: First Year Foundations
    3. Benchmark 3: Second Year Pre-Internship Foundations
    4. Benchmark 4: Internship/Exit
  17. HLC Student Learning Outcomes
  18. Small Group Research Project
  19. Selection of a Research Chair and Committee
  20. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
  21. Graduate Assistantships and GA Evaluations
    1. Graduate Assistantship Evaluations
  22. Financial Information and Opportunities
  23. Field Experience, Practica, and Internship
  24. Intern Competencies
  25. Development of Culminating Portfolio
  26. Petitions and Exceptions to Requirements
  27. School Psychology Licensing
  28. Ethics
  29. Artificial Intelligence Use
  30. Student Assurances