School Psychology Clinic
The School Psychology Clinic is a training facility for graduate students in the School Psychology Program. Through a variety of practicum and internship experiences in the clinic, students develop their professional skills. The clinic offers a variety of psychoeducational services to the university community and the public.
Specific Testing Services
- Intelligence Testing
- Gifted Eligibility
- Learning Disabilities
- Early Kindergarten Admission
- Educational and Vocational Planning
- Behavioral Problems
- Personality Evaluation
Clinic Staff
- Graduate Interns in the School Psychology Program or Graduate Students who are completing practicums in the School Psychology Program
Supervision is by licensed psychologists, state-certified school psychologists, and the professional staff of the Psychology Department at California University of PA.
Clients
Persons of any age, sex, or race may be referred for a variety of concerns.
Referral Procedure
- Call the clinic and give a staff member the pertinent information.
- For minors, signed permission from a parent or a guardian is necessary before evaluation begins.
- All adult clients may sign for themselves.
Appointments
- Initial: intake interview to assess what tests or other services are needed; proceed with evaluation
- Second: share results, discuss recommendations
- Other appointments may be necessary
Release of Information
Reports will be released only with permission of a parent or guardian; the reports will be given only to professionals involved directly with the child.
Costs
A fee of $80 is charged for a psychological battery and $40 for a single test. Checks should be made payable to: C.U.P.- School Psychology Clinic.
Clinic Hours
9 A.M. - 4 P.M. (Monday thru Friday)Others by Appointment
Clinic Phone Number
724-938-4403 or 724-938-4100
Clinic Director/Supervisor
Elizabeth Mason, Ph.D., N.C.S.P. Licensed and Certified School Psychologist
Evaluation
An evaluation session usually requires from 1 to 4 hours. A waiting room is available, but parents may leave the clinic during the evaluation session. More than one session may be required for a complete evaluation.