School Psychology, PhD

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2023-2024. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.

Total Hours: 128

Core Courses
Psychological and Education Foundations/Scientific
Research and Data Analysis
REMS 5953Statistical Methods in Education3
REMS 5013Research Design and Methodology3
REMS 6003Analyses of Variance3
REMS 6013Multiple Regression Analysis in Behavioral Studies3
REMS 6663Applied Multivariate Research in Behavioral Studies3
EPSY 6153Advanced Research in Educational Psychology3
EPSY 5000Master's Thesis 12
EPSY 6000Doctoral Dissertation15
SPSY 6253Single Case Designs in Behavior Analytic Settings3
History and Systems
FDEP 6133History and Systems of Psychology3
Social Aspects/Diversity
Select one of the following courses:3
Theories of Social Psychology
Advanced Social Psychology
Biological Aspects of Behavior
SPSY 6143Introduction to Developmental Psychopharmacology3
Select 3 hours from the following:3
Neurobiological Psychology
Biological Bases of Behavior
Cognitive/Affective Aspects of Behavior
EPSY 5463Psychology of Learning3
Human Development/Individual Differences and Disabilities
EPSY 5103Human Development in Psychology3
SPSY 5113Developmental Psychopathology3
Education Service Delivery
EDHS 5910Educational and Human Sciences Field Experiences2
SPSY 6313Advanced Interventions for Increased Academic Achievement3
School Psychology Professional Practice Skills
School Psychology Professional Standards
SPSY 5023Introduction to School Psychology3
SPSY 6030Ethics and Law in School Psychology3
Assessment for Intervention/Measurement
SPSY 5793Individual Intellectual Assessment of Children and Youth3
SPSY 5803Advanced Cognitive Assessment and Theory3
SPSY 6113Behavioral and Personality Assessment of Children and Youth3
Consultation/Prevention/Intervention/Program Evaluation
SPSY 6333Instructional Assessment and Consultation3
SPSY 5853Applied Behavior Analysis3
SPSY 5873Applied Behavior Analysis II3
SPSY 6343Behavioral Assessment and Consultation3
SPSY 5503Crisis Intervention and Emergency Action in School Settings3
Direct Service/Psychotherapy
SPSY 6033Introduction to Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents3
SPSY 5813Parent and Family Intervention in School Psychology3
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 5910Educational and Human Sciences Field Experiences2
SPSY 5210Introductory Practicum in School Psychology (120 hours)2
SPSY 5210Introductory Practicum in School Psychology2
SPSY 5310Practicum in Child and Adolescent Therapy (120 hours)3
SPSY 5510Advanced Practicum in School Psychology (600 hours)3
SPSY 5510Advanced Practicum in School Psychology3
SPSY 6310Doctoral Practicum in School Psychology (400 hours)2
SPSY 6310Doctoral Practicum in School Psychology2
SPSY 6610Doctoral Internship in School Psychology (1500-2000 hours)2
SPSY 6610Doctoral Internship in School Psychology2
SPSY 6610Doctoral Internship in School Psychology2
Hours Subtotal128
Total Hours128
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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 2023-2024 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.