Doctoral Program Psychology
The Psy.D. in School Psychology reflects the department's commitment to the education and training of certified school psychologists who are seeking doctoral level skills and competencies. Students who are admitted into the Psy.D. program in School Psychology must have already earned their state certification in School Psychology. The Psy.D. program in School Psychology operates from a philosophy that is fully attentive to the systemic, cultural and ecological forces that shape the psychology of children, youth, and families in need of school psychological services. The program seeks to build on the school psychologists' understanding of children and adolescents who are affected by numerous quality of life issues impacting growth and development. With this type of ecological orientation to school psychology practice, the philosophy of the Psy.D. program in School Psychology values and promotes education and training in the areas of ethics, research design and analysis, assessment, consultation, diversity, program evaluation, prevention and intervention. Program graduates are prepared to take leadership positions as doctoral level school psychologists both in the public and private sectors.