PhD Educational Psychology - School Psychology at University of Georgia

Programme overview

The department will admit approximately five students into the Ph.D. program each fall. Our program prides itself on offering our students access to faculty members with a diverse set of skills and research interests. Through this diversity, you will develop a broad knowledge base of school-based assessment, consultation, and intervention work.

Faculty: Mary Frances Early College of Education | Duration: 100 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

100 credit hours total. Required courses include EDAP 7040 Educational Law and Ethical Leadership; EPSY 6300 Introduction to School Psychology and School-Based Services; EPSY 6720 (6 hours min.) Master's Practicum In School Psychology; EPSY 6800 Foundations of Cognition for Education; EPSY 7100 Assessment of Cognitive, Adaptive, and Academic Abilities.

Career pathways

Students from our Doctoral Programs have gone on to pursue the following career paths: Psychometrician Postdoctoral Fellow Data Scientist Researcher Assistant Dean Staff/Assistant Instructional Coach Research Scientist Applications Analyst Specialist Strategic Planning Analyst School Psychologist Training and Curriculum Specialist Educational Associate Senior Lecturer Tenured Professor

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty take a holistic approach to reviewing applications to the program, considering all materials before making their decision. The following are required as part of the application process. Application Current resume/CV Transcripts from all universities Statement of Purpose TOEFL/IELTS scores (international students) 3 letters of recommendation (with at least 2 from faculty who had you) The GRE is no longer a requirement for applicants; however, if a student would like to submit one, they may. Applicants that chose not to submit a GRE will not be penalized. Applications are due December 1 for admission for the following Fall Semester.

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.

Duration: 100 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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