Overview
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Applications open August 1
Apply for Early Action (Nov. 1) or Regular Decision (Jan 31) deadlines.
A 3-year program for Licensed Specialists in School Psychology, for those interested in assessment and instructional programming for students with special needs.
The Trinity School Psychology Program provides foundations in best practices using research-based knowledge to support educators and students. Graduates of the program are eligible for national certification by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), the largest national association that supports and guides the profession.
Why Trinity?
Become Certified
Earn certification as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Obtain a Texas LSSP
Earn licensure as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) awarded by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Secure a Job After Graduation
100 percent employment for those seeking positions
24 Hours Per Week
Starting in year one, spend 24 hours per week immersed in a school environment.
What You'll Study
Master the theories of behavior, counseling, and psychotherapy
Understand and be able to utilize the theories of behavior, learning, and emotional development to assist students, teachers, and families.
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Program Curriculum
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Refer to the Course of Study Bulletin for full program requirements.
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Courses of Study Bulletin
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Candidates for a baccalaureate degree must fulfill the requirements for a major as listed in the courses of study bulletin. The courses of study bulletin is the official source of information regarding degree requirements, academic policies, and academic majors and minors at Trinity University.
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Pathways Curriculum
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Students must complete the Pathways Curriculum in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. The Pathways Curriculum has six curricular requirements, and three optional elements that provide the foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all the bachelor’s degrees awarded by Trinity University. Through these requirements, students acquire the necessary skills and disciplinary perspectives to navigate complex questions at Trinity and in their post-graduate lives.
Behavior Management and Special Education
Study of behavior management systems that are based on psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and developmental theoretical orientations. Specific intervention strategies are presented to reduce the behavioral and learning problems that interfere with achievement and psychosocial functioning.
Counseling Theory and Methods Lab
Theories of counseling and psychotherapy are presented. Counseling methods and approaches are studied and demonstrated according to the major theoretical paradigms in Psychology. Multicultural issues are discussed in implementing counseling services in schools.
Psychological Assessment: Cognitive and Academic
The first in the two-course sequence in the assessment of cognitive and academic functioning. The series begins with a study of the theory of intelligence and achievement testing. Administration of individual assessment instruments with a report is then taught and continues into the second semester sequel.
Psychological Assessment: Emotions and Personality
A study of test and interview-based assessment methods to assess psychosocial development. The focus is on how diagnostic formulation is used to prepare comprehensive intervention plans. Intensive training in administration, scoring, and interpretation of projective personality tests.
Consultation Theory and Methods
The types of school and mental health consultation are presented. The role of the consultant at all phases of the consultation process is studied. Specific techniques for case, program, and consultee-centered consultation are discussed and simulated.
Multicultural Issues in School Psychology
This course provides students with a multicultural awareness as they explore the impact of an increasingly diverse society. Particular emphasis will be placed on gaining self-awareness around issues of cultural diversity.
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For more information and a description of each class please visit the COSB website.
A framework of excellence and high expectations.
The Trinity School Psychology Program operates within a cohort model with students progressing through a sequence of courses as a group. The sequence begins with foundational knowledge and progresses to applied skill development. Each student group enters in the fall and graduates in three years. The third year is an internship which is a supervised practice experience. Because students remain with the same small class over the two years of course work, a sense of community and support is fostered that usually continues into students' professional lives after the completion of the program.
Faculty
Dynamic, experienced educators with genuine interest in student success
Students enjoy small classes and individual attention from nationally recognized faculty. Adjunct faculty are comprised of school psychologists, neuropsychologists, educators, and researchers active in their fields.
Student Opportunities
Graduate Assistantship
The San Antonio community provides an important setting for students’ educational experiences. The graduate assistantship places students in an educational setting from their first day in the program for twenty-four hours per week during the school year. After two years in the program, students advance to a third-year, paid full-time internship.
Networking
The Trinity Education Department sends third-year interns to the Texas Association of School Psychologists’ annual meeting where students network with practicing school psychologists.
When You Graduate
Nurturing positive change
Graduates become advocates for students and schools, supporting healthy educational and emotional development. Most graduates begin their careers in a school setting immediately; several have continued on to pursue doctoral degrees.
Careers
Tigers excel as leaders in the fields of consultation, assessment, intervention, prevention, research, policy, and planning. These are areas of high demand across the country, and Trinity graduates possess a degree and set of credentials that can be taken anywhere.
Career Areas:
- School Psychology
- Counseling
- Health and Wellness Services
- Private Practice
Companies who have hired Trinity graduates:
The NCSP is a national certification that can be taken to any state in the U.S. Students have joined school districts across the nation, and some have utilized their degrees internationally.
Notably, in the state of Texas, students have joined many districts including:
- San Antonio Independent School District
- Cy-Fair Independent School District
- Northside Independent School District
- Northeast ISD
- The University of Texas at Austin
- Richardson ISD
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