SPSY 7510 01: Prof Devel SPSY Internship

SPSY 7510 - Professional Development Seminar in School Psychology: Internship Preparation

Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30222,

Credit hours: 1

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Instructor

Carrie Jackson

Professional Qualifications:
Professor: Dr. Carrie R. Jackson
Professional Qualifications:
Ed.D, Educational Leadership, Youngstown State University
D.Ed, School Psychology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
BCBA, Penn State University
Ed.S., California University of Pennsylvania
M.S., School Psychology
B.S., Psychology, California University of Pennsylvania
Ohio Licensed School Psychologist
Pennsylvania Professional Certification as School Psychologist
Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Assistant Professor

Email: crjackson01@ysu.edu

Office: BCOE 4110

Office Phone: (330) 941-3162

Additional Contact Methods:
https://ysu.webex.com/meet/crjackson01

Preferred Contact Method: Email

Communication Expectations:
I respond to all emails by the next business day.

How to Refer to me:
Dr. Jackson (she/her/hers)

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Course Description

7510. Professional Development Seminar in School Psychology: Internship Preparation. This course is designed to prepare and ready school psychology candidates for their proposed internship assignment. Preparation tasks includes an overview of the internship experience, interviews with university and field supervisors/school administrators, discussions related to various internship expectations, coverage of time management principles required for the internship year, and various activities related to internship state licensure. Prereq.: EdS in SPSY candidate. 1 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required Ohio Internship Manual OSPA NA

Ohio Internship Manual https://www.ospaonline.org/images/IUC/Ohio_Intern_Manual_2023.pdf 

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Attendance Expectations

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Assignments/Assessments

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Grading and Grading Scale

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University Policies

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Day Date Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
Mon 5/11 Ohio Internship Manual Review of syllabus and course expectations, The Ohio School Psychology Internship, an overview. Interview discussion and memorandum agreements. Ohio Department of Education on-line application process for temporary school psychology licensure, Review of YSU and Statewide internship competency requirements Ohio SPSY Internship Manual Review
Mon 5/18 Ohio Internship Manual Internship Ethical and Professional Responsibilities, Transcript Review, Background checks, and Fingerprinting Reviews, Overview of Internship Expectations (Seminar and Field/University Supervision)
Mon 5/25 No class; University closed
Mon 6/1 Ohio Internship Manual Overview, Internship Syllabi and Expectations
Mon 6/8 Ohio Internship Manual Paper Presentations/Discussion, Time Management Preparation for Internship. District Interview Discussion; Time Management/Internship Obstacles Paper and Presentations Due, Interview Discussion Participation Paper/Presentations
Mon 6/15 Ohio Internship Manual Review all Internship Responsibility Forms and Signatures Due: License Application Documentation, Background Ck/Fingerprints, Signed District/ESC Memorandum, Transcript Review Background Check/Fingerprints Review
Mon 6/22 Ohio Internship Manual Field Assignment, School Psychology Internship Interview at recommended site (No Formal Class) District/ESC Interview Paper Due

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.