Program Coursework

The School Psychology Program curriculum aligns with the National Association of School Psychologists’ Practice Model and is based on evidence-based best practices. Candidates take 63 units across three years in this cohort program. Courses are three (3) semester units each unless otherwise listed below.

Now offering on-campus/in-person and fully online program options.

View:  LMU School Psychology Sample Course Schedules

Course Description Links (On-Campus Schedule)  

Year 1

Summer Session II (1 unit)

• EDSP 6501 Introduction to Ethics & School Psychology Practice

Fall Semester (13 units)

• EDSP 6504 Statistics, Research Methods, and Program Evaluation
• EDSP 6505 Advocacy, Leadership & Professional Practice I (1 unit)
• EDSP 6506 Seminar in Counseling and Interpersonal Relations
• EDSP 6508 Student Diversity and Exceptionality
• EDSP 6518 Assessment and Intervention for Cognitive and Learning Problems I

Spring Semester (10 units)

• EDSP 6507 Advocacy, Leadership & Professional Practice II  (1 unit) 
• EDSP 6510 Seminar in Instruction and Learning
• EDSP 6512 Group Counseling and Intervention with Children and Adolescents
• EDSP 6522 Assessment and Intervention for Cognitive and Learning Problems II

Year 2

Summer Session I (3 units)

• EDSP 6514 Family, School, and Community Collaboration

Fall Semester (11 units)

• EDSP 6513 Advanced Counseling Seminar I (2 units)
• EDSP 6520 Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation
• EDSP 6524 Practicum in Multicultural School Psychology I 
• EDSP 6528 Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment

Spring Semester (11 units)

• EDSP 6515 Advanced Counseling Seminar II (2 units)
• EDSP 6525 Practicum in Multicultural School Psychology II 
• EDSP 6526 Social Responsibility, Violence Prevention, and Crisis Intervention in Schools
• EDSP 6534 Advanced Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention

Year 3

Summer Session I (6 units)

• EDSP 6530 Treatment of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Children and Adolescents
• EDSP 6532 Seminar in School Systems and Psychological Services

Fall Semester (4 units)

• EDSP 6535 Seminar in Ethical Leadership & Social Justice I (1 unit)
• EDSP 6538 Supervised Internship in School Psychology I 

Spring Semester (4 units)

• EDSP 6537 Seminar in Ethical Leadership & Social Justice II (1 unit)
• EDSP 6540 Supervised Internship in School Psychology II 
• EDSP 6995 Comprehensive Written Exit Examination (Praxis II School Psychology)