PhD School Psychology at University of Alabama

Programme overview

The University of Alabama School Psychology Program is designed to provide exemplary graduate training in research and in the application of practice related to the learning, development, and mental health of children and youth, and their families. The doctoral degree in school psychology prepares students for direct school-based practice and for careers as faculty members, researchers, and practitioners.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Educational Studies Psychology Research Methodology Counseling | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

What you will study

Courses in the listed curriculum include BSP 521 Cog Acad Assess, BSP 523 Social-Behavioral Assessment, BSP 632 Behavior Interventions, BSP 633 Acad Interv Decision Making, BSP 638 Consultation and Supervision, BCE 512 Counseling Theory Proc.

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Application information

Entry requirements

See the Admission Criteria section of this catalog for more information. Prospective students for the doctoral program are encouraged to complete their applications by December 1 (preferred date) for admission the following fall semester. However, rolling applications will be accepted until all cohort positions are full. In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission an application must include: Vita/resume A personal statement Three letters of recommendation consistent with goals of the program Note that a prior graduate degree or educator certification is NOT required for admission to our on-campus PhD degree program. Students will advance to candidacy after completing coursework and successfully passing the PhD comprehensive examination. Graduate School information on Admission to Candidacy. Information on the Application for Graduation.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer (the admissions page lists Spring, and Summer/Fall priority deadlines).

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.ua.edu/

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