Educational Psychology, Ph.D.: School Psychology Track

About the Educational Psychology, Ph.D.: School Psychology Track

The 92-hour School Psychology Track of the Ph.D. in Educational Psychology is appropriate for individuals who are licensed to practice school psychology as well as individuals seeking licensure to practice school psychology. Non-licensed graduates of this track are eligible for licensure/certification as school psychologists depending on their state’s requirements. The School Psychology Track is designed to advance the skill set of practitioners who wish to apply their clinical training in school psychology to conduct research in education, psychology, and schools. The emphasis in school psychology allows students to use this research-based training to support their development of knowledge and skills related to conducting psychological assessment, developing and implementing psychological and behavioral interventions, and supporting educators through consultation in the P-12 school context. Due to their strong research background and understanding of psychological theory, students trained in a scientist-practitioner model are able to address questions that arise in their practice by accessing the current research base and monitoring and evaluating elements of their practice. Thus, the School Psychology Track of the Educational Psychology Ph.D. program does not separate research from practice. Instead, the program prepares scientist–practitioners embedded in P-12 situations and contexts. For further information, see the program website.