University of Southern Maine

University of Southern Maine A Member of the University of Maine SystemPO Box 9300, Portland, ME 041041-800-800-4USM

By: Ashley Taylor

History of USM

Doctoral Programs

• Law (Juris Doctor)• Nursing (DNP)• Pre-Pharmacy Program (PhD)• Public Policy• School Psychology (PsyD)

Degree In psychology

o They offer 7 degreeso Over 30 different program options, in the fields of

education and human development at the certificate, master’s, certificate of advanced stud, and doctoral levels.

o Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution; or have earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) in a baccalaureate degree program; or have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) in a master's/graduate degree program

Requirements• Total Required Credits: 111• Biological Aspects of Behavior SPY 671 Physical Bases of Behavior• Cognitive and Affective Aspects of Behavior SPY 670 Cognitive and Affective

Bases of Behavior• Social Aspects of Behavior SPY 673 Social Foundations of Behavior• History and Systems of Psychology SPY 709 History and Systems of Psychology• Psychological Measurement HCE 605 Psychological Measurement and

Evaluation• Research Methodology EDU 600 Research Methods and Techniques SPY 751

Advanced Research Seminar SPY 759 Psy.D. Dissertation• Techniques of Data Analysis SPY 697 Statistics I SPY 698 Statistics II

• Individual Differences in Behavior SPY 620 Introduction to Multi-Tier Systems of Student Support for General and Special Education SPY 679 Diversity in the Science and Practice of Psychology

• Human Development HRD 668 Human Development• Dysfunctional Behavior/Psychopathology SPY 674 Psychopathology• Professional Standards and Ethics SED 540 Learners Who are Exceptional in General

Education SPY 609 Professional Ethics in Psychology• Theories and Methods of Assessment and Diagnosis SPY 672 Assessment of Academic

Achievement SPY 675 Indirect Behavioral Assessment SPY 677 Cognitive Assessment SPY 678 Functional Behavioral Assessment

• Effective Interventions HCE 620 Fundamentals of Counseling Theories SPY 628 Behavior Therapy SPY 676 Behavioral Principles of Learning SPY 684 Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis SPY 727 Advanced Academic Intervention Methods SPY 729 Advanced Interventions for Individuals with Behavioral and/or Developmental Disabilities

SPY 730 Advanced Behavior Therapy• Consultation and Supervision HCE 681

Clinical Supervision SPY 603 Consultation in School Psychology

• Evaluation of the Efficacy of Interventions SPY 659 Clinical Research Methods

• Practica SPY 693 School Psychology Practicum I SPY 694 School Psychology Practicum II

• Internship SPY 788 Pre-doctoral Internship in School Psychology

MATH:•SAT Math scores 550•ACT Math Score 22

ENGLISH:•SAT Writing Scores of 500 or above•ACT English/Writing score of 22 or above required grades and test scores

SAT and ACT Scores

o 798 Incoming Freshmeno $9975 tuition cost per

semestero $4565 housing cost per

semester

Per Credit Hours

Fees

Transportation Fee

Course FeesoAdditional fees ranging from $5.00 to

$500.00

Campus Life

• High speed wired Internet access• Cable access with 50+ channels• Energy Star rated Micro• Fridge (combined

refrigerator/freezer/microwave)• Standard twin bed• Dresser Desk Desk chair Closet or

wardrobe• *** Apartment common areas in

the Upper class Hall also include full kitchen, dining table and chairs for four, couch and chair

• *** Suite common areas in Upper class and Philippi include a couch, chair and two Micro fridge units

•Wireless internet access in common areas•Campus card access to the halls•Campus card operated laundry facilities with online monitoring lounge •Vending machinesSecurity desk staff beginning at 7pm 

All residence halls are located on the Gorham campus and include:

All rooms include at a minimum:

-PSY 326 Psychology of Social and Linguistic Development

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