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Clinical and school psychology overlap but are not identical
Both use psychological science, but their settings, clients, systems, and professional functions differ.
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13:830:300 · Psychology · School 13
Introduction to Clinical and School Psychology surveys the professional practice of both fields, including history, theoretical foundations, roles, assessment, intervention, research, ethics, diverse populations, and graduate-school preparation.
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SIRS · 2,953 responses · 2014–2025
Spring 2027
1 open in snapshot · 1 instructor
When it meets
Online
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4 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
The course begins by distinguishing the histories, settings, and professional missions of clinical and school psychology.
Students connect theoretical foundations and research evidence to the work psychologists do in real settings.
The official description identifies assessment and intervention as central functions across both fields, with different clients and contexts.
The course closes with ethical practice, work with diverse populations, and the education and admissions path toward graduate training.
Both use psychological science, but their settings, clients, systems, and professional functions differ.
Assessment and intervention should be connected to research, theory, and professional standards.
Schools, clinics, families, and communities create different constraints and opportunities for psychological work.
Graduate preparation, ethics, diversity, and day-to-day roles all matter when considering the field.
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Include assessment, research, prevention, consultation, and systems work in your map.
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Study the school setting, educational systems, consultation, and developmental context on their own terms.
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Treat them as core practice constraints, not an optional final chapter.
1 open · Online
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9019845 | Open | Riggs-Skean | Monday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM; Wednesday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM | Online |
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.69
Course quality
4.66
Response rate
37.6%
Coverage
40 offerings · 2014–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Riggs-Skean | 13 | 4.75 | 4.70 |
| Brian Eichert | 6 | 4.82 | 4.73 |
| Ashley Kipness | 4 | 4.60 | 4.70 |
| Riggs-Skean Karen | 3 | 4.60 | 4.57 |
| Riggs-Skean | 2 | 4.45 | 4.50 |
| Theresa Herman | 1 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
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Credits
3
Current campuses
Online
Current availability
1 open of 1
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
Core codes
SOEHS
Loaded terms
6
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