This scholarship was created in memory of Debra Hudek, by her husband Stephen. Mrs. Hudek graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 1976; received a master’s degree in Educational Psychology in 1977 and completed the School Psychology Certificate Program in 1979. The recipient of this award must be pursuing a master’s degree in the Educational Psychology Program or certification in the School Psychology Program. The student must have a minimum 3.5 QPA in graduate coursework to be eligible. Prospective students must complete an application and submit a one-page essay (double-spaced) explaining career goals, which will be evaluated by the Scholarship Committee. The student must also submit a resumé and a recommendation letter from a faculty member in the Special Education/School Psychology Department.
The School Psychology Program prepares its graduates for the professional practice of psychology in the schools by emphasizing a scientist-practitioner model of training. The mission of the program is to prepare school psychologists who are capable of providing high quality, ethical psychological services. The program provides solid foundation of instruction, research, and field experience, which reflects current, empirically supported methods in psychology and education. These experiences prepare graduates to provide assistance and expertise in the assessment and treatment of problems experienced by children, schools, and communities.
Respect for diversity among individuals, groups, and communities is emphasized throughout the curriculum. The goal of our program is to help each candidate to identify and apply his/her unique talents while utilizing problem-solving, data-based approaches that allow him/her to work with children and families having a broad range of needs. The focus of our program is on the application of empirically supported approaches to assist all children in achieving academic success, social competence, and emotional and physical health.
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