PhD Psychological and Quantitative Foundations at University of Iowa

Programme overview

The PhD has four subprograms: Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited), Educational Measurement and Statistics (DHS STEM-designated), Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology, and School Psychology. Minimum credit is 100, 90, 72 and 105 s.h. respectively.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Psychological and Quantitative Foundations | Duration: Sample plans: about 5 years (Counseling Psychology), 4 years (EMS), 4 years (LSEP), 6 years (School Psychology); minimum 72-105 s.h. by subprogram | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

Counseling Psychology includes research courses, assessment, psychotherapy, practicum, ethics and a one-year internship. EMS covers measurement (IRT, equating) and applied statistics. LSEP covers learning theory, instructional design and research projects. School Psychology includes 750 advanced practicum hours and a one-year internship.

Career pathways

Counseling Psychology: higher education, counseling centers, clinics, private practice, hospitals. EMS: higher education, agencies, testing organizations, schools, ed-tech and research institutions. School Psychology: school psychologist, private practitioner, faculty or psychologist in community mental health and pediatric settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements apply, with preferences by subprogram: Counseling Psychology prefers undergraduate GPA above 3.00, graduate GPA above 3.50, psychology coursework and research and counseling experience; EMS and LSEP prefer undergraduate above 3.00 and graduate above 3.50 (LSEP may hold virtual faculty interviews); School Psychology prefers a psychology or education major, GPAs of 3.00 or higher, research experience and experience with children.

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.

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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