Doctorate (Psy.D.) in School Psychology 48 months PHD Programme By Duquesne University |TopUniversities

Doctorate (Psy.D.) in School Psychology

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Study Level

PHD

Principally designed to train doctoral-level practitioners in schools, this 85-credit hour, local clinical scientist model Psy.D. Program includes coursework, practical, a capstone project, and internship. Completion of this program leads to an M.S.Ed. in Child Psychology, Certification in School Psychology by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and prepares graduates to apply for licensure by a State Board of Psychology. Upon completing this program and successfully passing the Praxis School Psychology Exam, graduates may apply for the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential. In addition to schools, school psychologists with a Psy.D. Commonly practice in hospitals, child agencies and clinics, and independent practice. Learning Outcomes - Students will develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to be ethical practicing and supervising, school psychologists. Students will become local clinical scientists who are able to identify and study problems of practice in a specific community context, and who are competent in the critical evaluation and application of research. Students will effectively provide direct and indirect psychological services to promote the well-being of diverse groups of individuals.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Study Level

PHD

Principally designed to train doctoral-level practitioners in schools, this 85-credit hour, local clinical scientist model Psy.D. Program includes coursework, practical, a capstone project, and internship. Completion of this program leads to an M.S.Ed. in Child Psychology, Certification in School Psychology by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and prepares graduates to apply for licensure by a State Board of Psychology. Upon completing this program and successfully passing the Praxis School Psychology Exam, graduates may apply for the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential. In addition to schools, school psychologists with a Psy.D. Commonly practice in hospitals, child agencies and clinics, and independent practice. Learning Outcomes - Students will develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to be ethical practicing and supervising, school psychologists. Students will become local clinical scientists who are able to identify and study problems of practice in a specific community context, and who are competent in the critical evaluation and application of research. Students will effectively provide direct and indirect psychological services to promote the well-being of diverse groups of individuals.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Other English Language Requirements accepted: TOEFL with a minimum score of 575(paper-based)and a computer-based score of 233.

48 Months
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
0 USD
International
0 USD

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