Celebrating Diversity

Baylor’s commitment to incorporating diversity in its School Psychology programs is illustrated through in-class curriculum, through the clinical program, and with special programming outside of the classroom. 

In the Classroom

Elements of diversity and inclusion are incorporated throughout our curriculum. A few specific examples include:

EDP 5393 – Cultural Issues with Children and Families

This class is intended to build graduate students’ understanding and knowledge when working with a diversity of children, families, and colleagues. We will discuss the impact of culture and diversity on the psychological and educational needs of youth. 

EDP 5366 – Psychology of Exceptional Children

This course provides information about exceptionalities and disabilities, with a focus on children and youth. Topics covered include historical foundations, laws, policies, and issues regarding definitions and the identification of individuals with exceptional learning needs, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

EDP 5341 – Professional Practice, Law and Ethics for School Psychologists

This course discusses ethical implications associated with practicing psychology with diverse clients. This content is covered throughout the course and students are asked to read a book that emphasizes cultural issues (e.g., LGBT, religion, age, race, ethnicity, disability, military) that impact society.

EDP 5360 – Psychological Interventions with Children and Adolescents II Counseling

This course is intended to build graduate students’ skills in counseling theories and techniques, with a focus on children and adolescents.  Topics covered include major counseling models, elements of an integrative model of counseling, developmental aspects of counseling, ethical and professional issues in counseling, case conceptualization, and the impact of culture and diversity on the counseling interventions. Emphasis is placed on understanding the cultural context for student behavioral and emotional regulation and for creating interventions to support students.

Faculty & Leadership Support

Planned program meetings are scheduled to discuss ideas about incorporating diversity into the program and addressing multicultural issues.

Each admissions cycle, our faculty host a virtual open house geared towards diverse and underrepresented prospective students

Program leadership has set up a Baylor Box folder specifically for students and faculty in our programs to access and post resources related to clinical work with diverse populations.