The School Psychology Ph.D. program prepares you for a professional career in school psychology with a focus on improving children's academic performance, social-emotional development, mental health and overall well-being. With a combination of comprehensive coursework, research experience and supervised on-site training experiences, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents in a variety of applied settings.
School Psychology - Ph.D.
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About This Program
The Ph.D. Program in School Psychology at Â鶹ÊÓƵ is rich in history and tradition, reflecting Ohio’s early position as a leader in the development of the school psychology specialty, the master’s program began in 1947. Students were first admitted for doctoral study in the mid-1960s. The Ph.D. Program in School Psychology was initially accredited by the American Psychological Association in 1984 and approved by the National Association of School Psychologists in 1987; accreditation and approval have been continuous since that time.
CORE VALUES
Following are the core values of the Ph.D. Program in School Psychology:
- Acquiring the appropriate analytical skills to make informed decisions, perform evaluations of client outcomes, and contribute new findings to the profession (Scientist-Practitioner/Data-Based Decision Making);
- Attending to the relationship between behavior and the environment to determine the appropriate level, timing, and focus of service deliver (Eco-Behavioral Model);
- Appreciating the relevance and value of diversity when providing responsible and ethical delivery of psychological services (Cultural Competence); and
- Fostering the ability to recognize and evaluate the interdependencies of organizational systems to improve the delivery of psychological services (Systems-Based Practice)
Program Information for School Psychology - Ph.D.
Program Sequence Information
Designed as a 5 year program if entering directly into the Ph.D. Program in School Psychology. The duration varies for students entering the Ph.D. Program in School Psychology with prior training in School Psychology.
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Ph.D. Program Data
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Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for School Psychology - Ph.D.
Those who complete the Ph.D. in School Psychology at Â鶹ÊÓƵ can benefit from specialized career opportunities in school psychology.
Accreditation
The Ph.D. Program in School Psychology is Accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Questions related to the program's accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation, Office for Program Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. Phone: (202) 336-5979. Email: apaaccred@apa.org. Web: .