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PhD School Psychology at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The APA- and NASP-accredited PhD in School Psychology (90 points minimum) prepares students for school psychologist certification and psychologist licensure. Entry is Fall only, full-time and campus-based.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Health Studies and Applied Educational Psychology, School Psychology  |  Duration: 90 points minimum; about 5 years full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Coursework, practica and fieldwork mostly by year 3, two externships (years 3-4), a full-year internship in year 5, a research methods exam, a theoretical and empirical paper, and a dissertation.

Career pathways

School psychologist certification (NY State Provisional) and psychologist licensure.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Online application with statement of purpose and resume; transcripts and/or course-by-course evaluations; two letters of recommendation, at least one academic; academic writing sample; supplemental application; interview for all applicants; English proficiency results if applicable. Priority and final deadline Dec 1, 2026 (Fall 2027). Application fee $75.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 90 points minimum; about 5 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/admissions/

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