In PCOM’s school psychology degree programs, graduate students focus on understanding the whole person in an osteopathic medical school setting. Our faculty includes highly credentialed and respected practitioners and scholars in the specialty of school psychology who mentor students and provide a collaborative learning environment.
For the winter 2020-2021 term, PCOM's School of Professional and Applied Psychology plans to utilize a mostly virtual model of course delivery with extremely limited face-to-face single class experiences in some programs. Please read an important message from Dean Robert A. DiTomasso, PhD, ABPP for additional information regarding course delivery plans for the upcoming semester.
School psychology classes are offered at convenient, flexible times and formats for working individuals. PCOM's programs are unique in their use of standardized client actors, immersing students in realistic experiences and clinical situations.
REQUEST PROGRAM INFORMATIONSchool psychologists apply knowledge of learning, behavior and mental health to support students and teachers in many K-12 public schools. They partner with schools, families and teachers to promote safe, healthy learning environments. School psychologists take specialized coursework and practical experiences to develop numerous skills in both psychology and education.
School of Professional and Applied Psychology faculty describe the role of a school psychologist and provide insight into the school psychology programs offered at PCOM.
Students in PCOM’s school psychology programs can prepare for a career in helping
children and adolescents resolve learning and behavioral problems, thus promoting
healthy development. Important and rewarding work, school psychology professionals
can pursue a wide variety of career opportunities. While most school psychologists
primarily practice in school environments, advanced training provides opportunities
to work in a variety of settings, including:
School psychology degree programs at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine offer students an integrated, competency-based curriculum specific to each program. PCOM offers three different school psychology programs:
Visit our admissions section to learn about the application process and requirements for our MS, EdS and PsyD programs or contact an admissions specialist at admissions@pcom.edu.
PCOM is committed to helping students maximize funding sources and minimize student debt. Visit our Office of Financial Aid section to learn about cost of attendance, types of aid available and how to apply for financial aid.
School psychologists provide effective services to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally and emotionally (NASP, 2010). Learn more about school psychology from the National Association of School Psychologists.
