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Educational Psychology (School Psychology) (PhD)

Educational Psychology (School Psychology) (PhD)

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Program description
Degree awarded: PHD  Educational Psychology (School Psychology)

Students earn the Ph.D. in educational psychology with a concentration in school psychology. The goal of the School Psychology Program is the development of doctoral level scientist-practitioners who have strong research and applied skills, and who bring an empirical, problem-solving perspective to their work.

In addition to a broad base of psychological knowledge and specialized preparation in school psychology, the school psychology program includes course work and study in learning and instruction, human development, ethics and law, measurement and research design, and statistics. Course work is integrated with clinical fieldwork. It may also be complemented by courses in other programs and departments (e.g., clinical psychology, counseling psychology and special education). Students are afforded opportunities to become involved in research projects before they develop their dissertation proposal. The school psychology program at ASU is a full-time program which is conducted during the typical work week.

At a glance
  • STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Degree requirements

84 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation

The program requires the following:

  • A minimum of 84 credit hours.
  • A one-year internship.
  • Successful defense of the dissertation.
  • Written comprehensive examination.

Admission requirements

General university admission requirements:

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency

Students must submit:

  1. Graduate College application.
  2. GRE Scores.
  3. A personal statement.
  4. A summary of related experiences.
  5. Three letters of recommendation.

 This program is at maximum enrollment capacity and no new applications are being accepted.

Tuition information
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