The Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology (PsyD) program at PCOM has a clearly articulated mission and set of aims, competencies and outcomes consistent with the health service psychology model.
Highlights of PCOM's APA-accredited PsyD in School Psychology program include:
The PsyD in School Psychology program can be completed in as few as five years, including coursework, practicum, internship and dissertation.
In addition to eligibility for School Psychology Certification, graduates of the PsyD School Psychology Program at PCOM qualify for the Examination of Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP) for partial fulfillment of the requirements for Licensure as a Psychologist. The program also incorporates a behavior analytic course sequence verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) to apply for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) exam.
APPLY ONLINEThe mission of the Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology program is to prepare doctoral-level school psychologists with a focus on applied behavior analysis, cognitive behavior intervention, and comprehensive psychoeducational assessment in the schools. Adopting the practitioner-scholar model of training and a competency-based model of education, the program prepares graduates to provide ethical, empirically-based direct and indirect school psychological services that promote learning and the well-being of all children and families with sensitivity to culture and diversity. The program provides an integration of psychological and educational science and practice in order to facilitate healthy development and learning among school-aged populations.
The aim of the program is to prepare graduates to be entry level health service psychologists with a specialization in school psychology.
The program prepares graduates across several profession-wide competencies including:
The PsyD program is designed to be completed within a minimum of five years and a maximum of seven years of study. The program will require at least 111 doctoral credits, with four years of academic coursework completed at PCOM, a dissertation, and a one year doctoral-level internship required before graduating. The PsyD program is a full-time program with a minimum of two days a week of required practicum experiences that begin in the second year of the program. View the course sequence and field training description for additional information.
For more information, please contact:
PCOM Office of Admissions
Email: admissions@pcom.edu
Phone: 215-871-6700 | Fax: 215-872-6719
School psychologists support the educational, emotional and social well-being of school-aged children.
Applications to the PsyD program will be considered throughout the year. Visit our application requirements page to learn about course prerequisites, program requirements, the application process and more.
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.
Tuition CalculatorPCOM’s PsyD program in School Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association. Our next required site visit is in 2033.
Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Phone: 202-336-5979
Email: apaaccred@apa.org
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The PsyD program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) as an approved Institute of Higher Education (IHE) for the school psychology certification program.
The PsyD program also contains a course sequence verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) to provide the course content required for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) credential.
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