Ph.D. School Psychology at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in School Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association and approved by the National Association of School Psychologists and the Florida Department of Education. It uses a scientist-practitioner model and prepares graduates for roles as university faculty and researchers, psychologists in school, hospital and agency settings, and programme leaders. Research areas include Multi-Tiered System of Supports, school-based mental health services, positive psychology, behavioral interventions, pediatric school psychology and academic assessment and intervention.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Educational and Psychological Studies | Duration: 42 credit hours post-specialist | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

The 42 credit hours post-specialist comprise a 10-credit core (History and Systems in Psychology, Supervision Processes, Ethics and Law), 17 credits of required courses (advanced consultation, child and adolescent psychotherapy, social psychology in education, statistics and a research methods course), a chosen area of emphasis, at least 4 credits of practicum and internship and at least 11 dissertation credits. Students pass a qualifying examination, the FTCE School Psychology subject exam and the NASP certification exam (Praxis) during the internship year.

Career pathways

University faculty and researchers; psychologists in school, hospital and agency settings; programme leaders in applied settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

School Psychology Ph.D.: statement of professional goals (approximately 2-3 pages, single-spaced); three letters of recommendation from professionals familiar with scholarship and work history; CV or resume; an oral interview with faculty and graduate students for invited applicants. Admission is fall only and limited access. Applicants must also meet University of South Florida graduate admission and English proficiency requirements.

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.

Doctoral admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for doctoral programmes: February 15 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration.

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