I am applying for a doctoral program for school psychology and have been requested to provide writing samples. The instructions are attached in the file and are also below:
The profession of psychology relies heavily on accurate, scholarly, succinct, and concise communication both in verbal and written modalities. Additionally, since Capella’s learning format is substantially dependent on classroom interaction between faculty and learners and between learners themselves in the electronic classroom, faculty have found that solid writing skills are one predictor of success in the School Psychology program at Capella.
In addition to your other application materials, the admissions committee seeks to understand your potential as a professional psychologist in terms of your ability to write clearly and communicate your thoughts effectively. You are asked to produce a writing sample that represents your best scholarly writing efforts. The writing sample will be evaluated, along with your other application materials, by faculty reviewers.
As such,please complete this document by addressing Section #1 and Section #2 below.Ensure that your writing sample includes the following:
- Between 750 to 1500 words, for each of the prompts.
- Accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Ideas are well organized and adequately address the topic posed. This writing sample should represent yourbestwriting efforts and will be evaluated, along with your other application materials, by faculty interviewers. As such, it is strongly recommended that you have someone proofread your work prior to submitting this form.
- If utilized, support from the professional literature is formatted in correct and current APA style.
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SECTION #1
Describe your goals, objectives, and plans as they pertain to obtaining a PsyD in School Psychology. Include information from your prior professional experience and how it will contribute to your academic success and future professional work as a doctoral level school psychologist.
ALL APPLICANTS ARE TO ADDRESS SECTION #1
In your response you must address how you plan to complete the required clinical training, which includes two quarters working 20-hours per week at a school site and internship which requires four quarters working 40-hours per week at least half of which must be completed at a school site.Note: Currently licensed school psychologists may be approved to substitute their two quarters of working 20-hours per week at a school site for two other five credit courses in their specific area of interest for professional growth.
a)
Describe how you will obtain a clinical training site, locate a qualified site supervisor, and complete the required hours.
b)
Please identify possible barriers you may face in obtaining and securing a clinical training site and supervisor, and how you intend to overcome potential concerns.
c)
Many clinical training sites do not offer paid practicum or internship positions. If you encounter this situation during your search, how do you intend to complete your field training? Remember that a change in your current employment situation not only impacts your financial situation, it also may affect your medical insurance arrangements.
d)
If you find that your arranged primary site supervisor unexpectedly can no longer provide supervision (possibly due to medical issues, family concerns, or a change of employment), what actions will you take to make sure that you can complete your clinical training.
Please use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Answer must be between 750 and 1500 words. Include well organized ideas that adequately address the topic posed and support from the professional literature formatted in correct APA style.
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