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Academic school psychologists: Addressing the shortage
Author(s) -
Little Steven G.,
AkinLittle K. Angeleque
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
psychology in the schools
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.738
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1520-6807
pISSN - 0033-3085
DOI - 10.1002/pits.10188
Subject(s) - economic shortage , psychology , school psychology , medical education , applied psychology , pedagogy , medicine , linguistics , philosophy , government (linguistics)
The following article attempts to address the current shortage in school psychology faculty. Although little empirical evidence exists, the authors conclude that such a shortage exists. Possible explanations for the shortage and barriers to overcoming it are discussed. Preliminary data from a survey, which attempted to identify programs with a consistent track record in preparing students who enter academia, are presented. The article concludes with an examination of suggestions for improving the current situation. These suggestions are culled from two directors of successful school psychology programs and the authors' own experiences as trainers. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Psychol Schs 41: 451–459, 2004.