PsyD School Psychology | School Psychology Doctoral Program at PCOM
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School Psychology PsyD

Philadelphia Campus

  • APA-accredited
  • Highly credentialed program faculty
  • Multicultural focus
  • Coursework in specialized areas
  • Can be completed in five years
DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
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Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology 
PsyD Program

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:

  • Program faculty who are highly credentialed school psychologists and nationally renowned practitioner-scholars and researchers in the field.
  • A multicultural focus preparing graduates in areas of social justice, culturally responsive practices and advocacy.
  • Standardized client actors who immerse students in realistic experiences and clinical situations.
  • Coursework in specialized areas such as cognitive behavioral therapy, applied behavior analysis, and advanced assessment in the schools.

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 designed to meet the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® exam Pathway 2 coursework requirements. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements to qualify for BCBA® credential.

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PCOM PsyD in School Psychology Program Mission

The 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.

Program Aim

The aim of the program is to prepare graduates to be entry level health service psychologists with a specialization in school psychology.

Competencies

The program prepares graduates across several profession-wide competencies including:

  • Assessment
  • Consultation and interprofessional/interdisciplinary skills
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ethical and legal standards
  • Individual and cultural diversity
  • Intervention
  • Professional values and attitudes
  • Research
  • Supervision

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.

  • Program graduates will be prepared to serve children, youth and families in schools, hospitals, community health clinics and a variety of other mental health settings.
  • Graduates will be fully prepared to assume the role and responsibility of the school psychologist and/or health service psychologist, with specialized training in advanced assessment practices and applied behavior analytic and cognitive behavioral interventions.
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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.

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PsyD in School Psychology Program Accreditation

PCOM’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
accreditation.apa.org/contact

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.

PCOM school psychology programs have been designed to meet the BCBA® exam Pathway 2 coursework requirements. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements to qualify for BCBA credential. Current and prospective students must submit an approvable application by December 31, 2026, to be eligible under the current (2022) coursework requirements. Effective January 1, 2027, new eligibility requirements will take effect for students applying via Pathway 2. Please review the BACB website for details about certification requirements and contact Dr. Jessica Kendorski if you have questions about your coursework and eligibility requirements.

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