School Psychology, PhD
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2024-2025. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Total Hours: 128
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Psychological and Education Foundations/Scientific | ||
Research and Data Analysis | ||
| REMS 5953 | Statistical Methods in Education | 3 |
| REMS 5013 | Research Design and Methodology | 3 |
| REMS 6003 | Analyses of Variance | 3 |
| REMS 6013 | Multiple Regression Analysis in Behavioral Studies | 3 |
| REMS 6663 | Applied Multivariate Research in Behavioral Studies | 3 |
| EPSY 6153 | Advanced Research in Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EPSY 5000 | Master's Thesis 1 | 2 |
| EPSY 6000 | Doctoral Dissertation | 15 |
| SPSY 6253 | Single Case Designs in Behavior Analytic Settings | 3 |
History and Systems | ||
| FDEP 6133 | History and Systems of Psychology | 3 |
Social Aspects/Diversity | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Theories of Social Psychology | ||
| Advanced Social Psychology | ||
Biological Aspects of Behavior | ||
| SPSY 6143 | Introduction to Developmental Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| Select 3 hours from the following: | 3 | |
| Neurobiological Psychology | ||
| Biological Bases of Behavior | ||
Cognitive/Affective Aspects of Behavior | ||
| EPSY 5463 | Psychology of Learning | 3 |
Human Development/Individual Differences and Disabilities | ||
| EPSY 5103 | Human Development in Psychology | 3 |
| SPSY 5113 | Developmental Psychopathology | 3 |
| Education Service Delivery | ||
| EDHS 5910 | Educational and Human Sciences Field Experiences | 2 |
| SPSY 6313 | Advanced Interventions for Increased Academic Achievement | 3 |
| School Psychology Professional Practice Skills | ||
School Psychology Professional Standards | ||
| SPSY 5023 | Introduction to School Psychology | 3 |
| SPSY 6030 | Ethics and Law in School Psychology | 3 |
| Assessment for Intervention/Measurement | ||
| SPSY 5793 | Individual Intellectual Assessment of Children and Youth | 3 |
| SPSY 5803 | Advanced Cognitive Assessment and Theory | 3 |
| SPSY 6113 | Behavioral and Personality Assessment of Children and Youth | 3 |
| Consultation/Prevention/Intervention/Program Evaluation | ||
| SPSY 6333 | Instructional Assessment and Consultation | 3 |
| SPSY 5853 | Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SPSY 5873 | Applied Behavior Analysis II | 3 |
| SPSY 6343 | Behavioral Assessment and Consultation | 3 |
| SPSY 5503 | Crisis Intervention and Emergency Action in School Settings | 3 |
Direct Service/Psychotherapy | ||
| SPSY 6033 | Introduction to Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| SPSY 5813 | Parent and Family Intervention in School Psychology | 3 |
| Choose at least one of the following: | 3 | |
| Seminar in Counseling Psychology | ||
| Advanced Group Interventions | ||
| Advanced Practice in Marital and Family Treatment | ||
| Principles of Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment | ||
Practicum/Internship | ||
| EDHS 5910 | Educational and Human Sciences Field Experiences | 2 |
| SPSY 5210 | Introductory Practicum in School Psychology (120 hours) | 2 |
| SPSY 5210 | Introductory Practicum in School Psychology | 2 |
| SPSY 5310 | Practicum in Child and Adolescent Therapy (120 hours) | 3 |
| SPSY 5510 | Advanced Practicum in School Psychology (600 hours) | 3 |
| SPSY 5510 | Advanced Practicum in School Psychology | 3 |
| SPSY 6310 | Doctoral Practicum in School Psychology (400 hours) | 2 |
| SPSY 6310 | Doctoral Practicum in School Psychology | 2 |
| SPSY 6610 | Doctoral Internship in School Psychology (1500-2000 hours) | 2 |
| SPSY 6610 | Doctoral Internship in School Psychology | 2 |
| SPSY 6610 | Doctoral Internship in School Psychology | 2 |
| Total Hours | 128 | |
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Total hours for degree could increase by four depending on whether student chooses thesis or non-thesis option.
Graduate College Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2024-2025 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.