School Psychology (PhD)
The doctoral program is accredited by the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists, and approved by the Oregon Teachers Standards and Practices Commission for the educational licensure of school psychologists in the state of Oregon.
Graduates of this program meet school psychologist licensure requirements through the Oregon Teacher Standards & Practices and are eligible for the nationally certified school psychologist credential offered by the National Association of School Psychologists. Additionally, the doctoral program prepares students to qualify for licensure as a professional psychologist through the state board of psychologist examiners.
Upon completion of doctoral training in school psychology at the University of Oregon, students will be prepared for a variety of careers in the field including careers in university teaching, research, leadership, and provision of school psychological services. This preparation involves completion of eight objectives that are reflective of our mission, values, and program philosophy. Each objective is linked to specific competencies which delineate specific behaviors students will engage in to demonstrate mastery of an objective.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Master basic foundational knowledge in the field of school psychology practice psychological service delivery (NASP, 2020)
- Demonstrate proficiency of practice/applied skills, professional writing and scholarly analysis, and research skills across the ten domains of school psychology practice (NASP, 2020)
- Demonstrate skills in leadership and professional service.
- Develop skills in teaching supervision.
- Develop patterns of professional behavior and participate in experiences consistent with becoming a lifelong learner in the field of school psychology.
School Psychology Major Requirements
The doctoral program includes an individualized plan of study with 154 credits minimum, culminating in an original research dissertation, a predoctoral internship, and the doctor of philosophy (PhD) degree. Students may enter the doctoral program with or without a master’s degree. Prior graduate course work may reduce the amount of time needed to finish the doctoral program.
The program prepares students to qualify for licensure as a professional psychologist through the state board of psychologist examiners, as well as state certification or licensure as a school psychologist in Oregon and most other states. Students who complete this program are eligible for the nationally certified school psychologist credential offered by the National Association of School Psychologists.
Completion of the Ph.D. program in School Psychology at the University of Oregon requires a minimum of 154 credit hours, including coursework, practicum, and a 1,500 clock hour internship. This program typically requires four years of full-time study on campus for completion of coursework and practica, plus a full-time internship that is completed during the fifth year of the program. All students in the Ph.D. program complete comprehensive exams and a dissertation.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (32 credits) | ||
| Theories of Learning and Instruction | ||
| EDUC 654 | Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SPED 660 | Design of Instruction | 4 |
| Individual Differences in Behavior | ||
| SPED 515 | Diversity and Special Education | 3 |
| or CPSY 615 | Counseling Diverse Populations | |
| Human Development | ||
| CPSY 621 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Psychopathology | ||
| SPSY 650 | Developmental Psychopathology | 4 |
| Biological Aspects of Behavior | ||
| SPSY 652 | Biological Aspects of Behavior | 5 |
| Cognitive Aspects of Behavior | ||
| SPSY 651 | Cognitive-Affective Aspects of Behavior | 5 |
| Social Aspects of Behavior | ||
| CPSY 635 | Social Aspects of Behavior | 5 |
| MEASUREMENT AND ASSESSMENT (15 credits) | ||
| SPSY 671 | Behavioral Assessment | 4 |
| SPSY 672 | Intellectual Assessment | 4 |
| SPSY 673 | Measurement and Assessment | 3 |
| SPSY 674 | Educational Assessment | 4 |
| STATISTICS AND RESEARCH (50 credits) | ||
| Statistics and Research Design | ||
| EDUC 612 | Social Science and Education Research Design | 3 |
| EDUC 641 | Applied Statistics in Education and Human Services I | 3 |
| EDUC 643 | Applied Statistics in Education and Human Service II | 3 |
| EDUC 645 | Applied Statistics in Education and Human Services III | 3 |
| EDUC 650 | Single-Subject Research Methods I | 3 |
| SPED 626 | Grant Writing | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
| Option A: | ||
| Structural Equation Modeling I-II | ||
| Option B: | ||
| Hierarchical Linear Models I-II | ||
| Option C: | ||
| Single-Subject Research Methods II | ||
| Hierarchical Linear Models I | ||
or EDLD 633 | Structural Equation Modeling I | |
| Application of Research Skills: Dissertation Research | ||
| SPSY 603 | Dissertation | 18 |
| SPSY 690 | School Psychology Research Seminar: [Topic] | 8 |
| PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY (57 credits) | ||
| Consultation | ||
| SPSY 630 | Introduction to Consultation | 4 |
| SPSY 632 | Advanced Consultation | 4 |
| Academic and Social Behavioral Interventions | ||
| CPSY 611 | Counseling Skills | 3 |
| CPSY 625 | Child and Family Interventions | 3 |
| SPED 540 | Early Literacy for Diverse Learners | 4 |
| SPSY 511 | School Mental Health Promotion | 3 |
| SPSY 631 | Academic and Behavioral Interventions | 4 |
| Teaching and Supervision | ||
| SPSY 662 | Foundations of Clinical Supervision | 3 |
| SPSY 691 | Supervised College Teaching | 2 |
| SPSY 691 | Supervised College Teaching (Supervising Applied Practicum) | 2 |
| Professional Standars and Ethics | ||
| SPSY 661 | Principles and Practices in School Psychology | 4 |
| SPSY 663 | Professional Ethics | 3 |
| SPSY 692 | Professional Competencies Portfolio | 3 |
| SPED 528 | Special Education Law | 3 |
| School-Based Practicum (360 clock hours minimum) | ||
| SPSY 698 | School-Based Practicum (Fall quater, 120 clock hours)) | 3 |
| SPSY 698 | School-Based Practicum (Winter quater, 120 clock hours)) | 3 |
| SPSY 698 | School-Based Practicum (Spring quater, 120 clock hours) | 3 |
| Internship Experience (1,500 clock hours minimum) | ||
| SPSY 699 | Internship (enrollment during spring term before internship) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 154 | |