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Kari A. Oyen, PhD, LP, NCSP, is the Program Director and Associate Professor of School Psychology at the University of South Dakota.
Principles and Practices of School Psychology, Field-based experiences in School Psychology, including Practicum and Internship, Research-applied courses, such as independent research and dissertation research, and Personality and Behavior Assessment
My core research interests are to develop successful outcomes for children. I have three objectives to meet this goal. My first objective is in the area of child welfare. I partner with community partners to understand the landscape of child welfare across the state and in the nation. Secondly, I use my knowledge and coordination work at the state level to advance the understanding of prevention systems in school settings. Finally, I use my understanding of child development, best practices in school settings, and understanding of the role of school psychologists to advance the mission of advocacy for children and for the profession.