The Department of School Psychology houses programs that are dedicated to training practitioners and scholars from cognitive-behavioral and applied behavior analysis empirically-based models to provide services to children and youth in educational and related settings.
At PCOM, school psychology graduate students focus on understanding the whole person in a manner that is consistent with the osteopathic philosophy of the university. 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.
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. School psychology programs at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine offer students an integrated, competency-based curriculum specific to each program.
PCOM offers the following degree and certificate programs in school psychology and related fields:
Students in the EdS and PsyD programs are trained to provide psychological services including assessment, treatment, consultation, program development and evaluation while focusing on interprofessional collaboration, advocacy, individual and cultural diversity, and serving the underserved. Students in the PhD program receive advanced training in educational and psychological processes involved in learning in order to inform instructional procedures and aid in student success. Students in the certificate programs gain solid skills in the areas of comprehensive behavioral assessment, intervention and consultation.
Jessica Glass Kendorski, PhD, NCSP, BCBA-D
Chair, Department of School Psychology
Director of MS and Certificate Programs in Applied Behavior Analysis
Professor
For more information, please contact:
Phone: 215-871-6442
Email: schoolpsychology@pcom.edu
The EdS 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 EdS program is fully accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).
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.
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. The PsyD program is also fully accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).
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.
Associate Professor
Email: richardal@pcom.edu
Professor
Email: jessicagl@pcom.edu
Associate Professor
Email: sofiaph@pcom.edu
Director, PhD in Educational Psychology
Professor
Email: virginiasa@pcom.edu
Professor
Email: meredithwe@pcom.edu
