The purpose of this study was to explore how past students of the Fordham University Bilingual School Psychology Program perceived that program regarding acquired psycholinguistic skills, cross-cultural expertise, and assessment/intervention competencies. A thorough assessment of additional areas, such as field work/internship, support system, financial aid, and training approaches was discussed. Analyses suggest that proficiency in all competencies developed as expected. Using this evaluation model appears useful in assessing the effectiveness of training programs.
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