The Practicum and Internship Coordinator oversees the clinical placement component of the School Psychology programs. Specific duties include:
- Identification and formation of relationships with potential practicum and internship sites
- Oversight of the Site Affiliation Agreement process for the unit
- Review of supervisor credentials including degree and licensure
- Creation and dissemination of supervisor training materials
- Maintaining and distributing an updated list of available practicum and internship sites
- Assisting students with obtaining practicum and internship site placements
- Collection and storage of student liability insurance documents
- Collection and storage of student, supervisor, and site paperwork
- Actively communicating with site supervisors, students, and faculty regarding training progress and concerns.
- Assisting graduates with licensure paperwork
The Practicum and Internship Coordinator receives seven credit hours of course release as approved by the Dean each academic year.
Position Requires:
- Doctoral degree with specialization in school psychology
- Active engagement in the profession of school psychology as evidenced by state or national credentials as a school psychologist; present or past experience as a school psychologist; and/or scholarly work related to the profession of school psychology.