Statement of Purpose
The School of Education prepares professional educators who demonstrate knowledge of theory and practice by making informed decisions leading to exemplary instruction for all learners.
Program Learning Outcomes
During this program of study, each candidate will:
- Integrate Intentional Design (IID): Candidates have knowledge to design preventive and responsive services that promote academic skill development, resilience and positive behavior, support socialization and adaptive skills, enhance mental and behavioral health, and respond to culture and context. (IL, CE, SR)
- Apply Disciplinary Competencies (ADC): Candidates understand and utilize various assessment methods for identifying strengths and needs; developing effective interventions, services, and programs; and measuring progress and outcomes within a multitiered system of supports. (IL, SR, CE)
- Model Ethical Leadership (MEL): Candidates provide services consistent with ethical, legal, and professional standards; engage in responsive ethical and professional decision-making; collaborate with other professionals; and apply professional work characteristics needed for effective practice as servant leaders within school psychology. (EL, RP, EC)
- Exercise Informed Reflection (EIR): Candidates understand principles related to social emotional well-being, self-care, and apply professional work characteristics needed for effective practice as school psychologists, including responsibility, adaptability, initiative, dependability, and respect for human diversity. (RP, EL)
- Promote Active Learning (PAL): Candidates promote preventive and responsive services that enhance learning, mental and behavioral health, and psychological and physical safety. (IL, CE, EC)
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