PhD School Psychology at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

The PhD in School Psychology provides graded, sequential training in research, assessment, consultation and intervention, preparing professionals to work with educators, administrators, parents and children to promote learning and development. It is offered on the Knoxville campus.

Faculty: College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences  |  Duration: 108 graduate credit hours; typically 5 years full time with an undergraduate degree, or 3-4 years with a relevant EdS or master's degree  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

Coursework includes foundational courses (e.g. Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior, Applied Behavior Analysis in School Settings), school psychology core courses (Consultation and Supervision, Psychopathology in School and Mental Health Settings, Counseling and Psychotherapeutic Approaches), research and statistics, 21 hours of practica and applied field work, and 24 hours of dissertation. Students take the Praxis in School Psychology exam after the third year, complete a 2000-hour internship, and defend a dissertation.

Career pathways

School psychologist (a Praxis score of 147 is required for eligibility for state certification).

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