Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)’s PsyD in School Psychology Program has earned full accreditation from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).
This achievement comes in addition to the program’s existing full accreditation from the American Psychological Association (APA)—positioning PCOM among a select group of institutions nationwide to hold the highest levels of recognition in both school psychology and health service psychology.
“This is a testament to the quality of our curriculum, our commitment to our students, and the strength of our clinical training partnerships,” said Kate Tresco, PhD, director of the PsyD program in School Psychology. “NASP’s full accreditation affirms our mission to prepare graduates to be effective, compassionate, and highly competent practitioners who support the mental health and learning needs of children and adolescents.”
The NASP review process evaluates a program’s alignment with professional standards in areas such as student competencies, faculty qualifications, internship quality, and evidence-based practice. Accreditation from both NASP and APA signals to school districts, licensing boards, and employers that PCOM graduates are well-prepared to meet the growing and complex needs of today’s school communities.
“We are thrilled to add NASP full accreditation to our program’s achievements,” said Jessica Kendorski, PhD, NCSP, BCBA-D, chair of the Department of School Psychology. “This recognition highlights our commitment to comprehensive and interdisciplinary training that supports the whole child across educational and mental health settings. It also ensures our students graduate with the credentials and confidence to succeed at the highest levels of practice.”
Offered on PCOM’s Philadelphia campus, the PsyD in School Psychology program prepares graduates to become licensed psychologists and nationally certified school psychologists (NCSP). Students benefit from early and sustained field experiences, mentorship from expert faculty, and robust research opportunities designed to shape future leaders in the field.
Established in 1899, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) has trained thousands of highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists who practice a “whole person” approach to care—treating people, not just symptoms. PCOM, a private, not-for-profit accredited institution of higher education, operates three campuses (PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia) and offers doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, educational psychology, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and school psychology. The college also offers graduate degrees in applied behavior analysis, applied positive psychology, biomedical sciences, forensic medicine, medical laboratory science, mental health counseling, physician assistant studies, and school psychology. PCOM students learn the importance of health promotion, research, education and service to the community. Through its community-based Healthcare Centers, PCOM provides care to medically underserved populations. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 215-871-6100.
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