Towson School Psychology Alumni Survey
Thank you for answering the following questions. It should take less than 10 minutes to complete and
your answers will be kept confidential/used for program evaluation purposes only. Please provide a
response in each column (in regard to coursework at Towson and your internship) by clicking “Choose
an item” to see the dropdown menu.
I believe I was well prepared to…
Through TU
coursework
Through my internship
Standard II: Data based decision-making and accountability
Systematically collect information to identify and
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define strengths and needs of students.
Systematically collect information to identify and
define strengths and needs of teachers.
Systematically collect information to identify and
define strengths and needs of systems (e.g. classrooms
and schools).
Conduct, or help the school team conduct, functional
behavioral assessments.
Use data to evaluate the outcomes of individual
counseling.
Use data to evaluate the outcomes of group
counseling.
Standard III: Consultation and collaboration
Use effective communication skills when interacting
with families and school staff.
Utilize a systematic behavioral consultation process to
improve student academic performance.
Utilize a systematic behavioral consultation process to
improve student behavior.
Standard IV: Student-Level Services
4.1 - Interventions and instructional support to develop academic skills
Design interventions to improve students’ academic
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performance.
Assess the outcome of academic interventions.
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4.2 – Interventions and mental health services to develop social and life skills
Conduct counseling groups based on empirically
validated protocols.
Apply principles of generalization when working with
students.
Facilitate the development and implementation of
classroom-based strategies that result in promoting
high rates of academic engaged time.
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Standard V: Systems-Level Services – Schools
5.1 – School-wide practices to promote learning
Make positive contributions at team meetings.
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Demonstrate understanding of and respect for the
school’s culture and organizational structure and use
this knowledge in my practice as a school psychologist.
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5.2 – Preventive and responsive services
Assist in creating environments for children that
reduce alienation and foster positive behavior.
Demonstrate awareness of school-based prevention
programs.
Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and the
community in the aftermath of crises (if a crisis has
arisen).
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Standard VI: Systems-Level Services – Family/school collaboration
Provide support and assistance to parents to help them
become active, effective participants in their child’s
education.
Collaborate with schools and parents in designing
effective home/school interventions.
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Standard VII: Diversity
Develop academic interventions that reflect
understanding and appreciation for the child’s
background and culture.
Devlop social/behavioral interventions that reflect
understanding and appreciation for the child’s
background and culture.
Develop or promote practices that help diverse
children/families feel welcome & appreciated.
Standard VIII: Research, Program evaluation, legal, Ethical, and Professional Practice
8.1 – Research and program evaluation
Review and evaluate psychometric properties when
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selecting assessment methods.
Apply findings from intervention research when
designing educational, or mental health programs for
children.
Assist schools in understanding and using research and
evaluation data.
Evaluate performance-based outcomes of interventions
implemented using single-case or case study designs.
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8.2 – Legal, ethical, and professional practice
Maintain and apply knowledge of ethical, professional,
and legal standards to my work.
Demonstrate an understanding of the need to use
technology in ways that safeguard or enhance the
quality of services.
How long ago did you graduate? Choose an item.
What is your current primary position? Choose an item.
Certification/Licenses Attained: (may choose more than one)
☐ Licensed psychologist
☐School psychologist
☐NCSP
☐Administrator
What would you say are the major strengths of the Towson School Psychology program?
What areas should be targeted for improvement of the Towson School Psychology program?
What were the most useful courses taken in the Towson School Psychology program?
What were the least useful courses taken in the Towson School Psychology program?
Thank you for taking the time to help us continually improve our program!