University of Southern Maine

1. University of Southern Maine By: Ashley Taylor University of Southern Maine A Member of the University of Maine System PO Box 9300, Portland, ME 041041-800-800-4USM

2. History of USM

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

4. Degree In psychology • They offer 7 degrees • 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. • 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. SAT and ACT Scores • 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

9. Per Credit Hours • 798 Incoming Freshmen • $9975 tuition cost per semester • $4565 housing cost per semester

10. Fees Transportation Fee Student Activity Fee • Course Fees • Additional fees ranging from $5.00 to $500.00

11. Campus Life All residence halls are located on the Gorham campus and include: All rooms include at a minimum: • 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 machines • Security desk staff beginning at 7pm

12. Something Interesting -PSY 326 Psychology of Social and Linguistic Development

13. http://www.usm.maine.edu/