School Psychology, PhD
The School Psychology program trains students by providing a solid foundation of core knowledge and skills across psychology, education, and research.
Program overview
The PhD School Psychology program requires approximately five years of graduate training, including a year-long internship completed during the last year of training and a dissertation. The program is designed for full-time students and includes summer courses. Full-time enrollment is a minimum of nine credit hours. The program is not designed for part-time students; however, in exceptional circumstances, part-time students may complete the PhD program.
Why study School Psychology?
School Psychology sits at the powerful intersection of psychology and education, equipping you with the skills to assess learning and behavioral challenges, design evidence-based interventions, and collaborate with educators, families, and communities to create environments where all students can succeed.
The demand for qualified school psychologists has never been greater. Schools across the country face growing challenges around mental health, learning disabilities, trauma, and behavioral needs, creating an urgent need for skilled professionals who can make a real difference in students’ lives.
What can you do with a PhD in School Psychology after graduation?
School Psychologist
Licensed Psychologist
Community Mental Health Director
Child Advocacy Leadership
Featured Courses
Counseling and Psychotherapeutic Approaches
This course will expose students to a variety of treatment methodologies for commonly occurring emotional and behavioral disorders of youth.
Seminar in School Psychology
Introduction to the field of school psychology, including foundational research, roles that school psychologists assume, clients served, and effective services for diverse populations.
Psychopathology in School and Mental Health Settings
Descriptive and critical study of psychopathology of childhood, youth, and adults, and of systems of nomenclature applied to individuals with mental disorders: nomenclature provided in the State Department of Education’s Student Evaluation Manual and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the American Psychiatric Association. Considerations for treatment selection and planning are included.
Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Psychology and Behavior Analysis
Ethical practice of psychologists and applied behavior analysts; the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Codes of Conduct; the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Guidelines for Responsible Conduct; the NASP Principles for Professional Ethics; School Law; Understanding the complexity of professional ethics and educational law.
