Programs in School Psychology
Degree Programs
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Specialist Program (Ed.S.)
Can be completed in 3 years full time study
The philosophy of the Program is to prepare students for functioning as clinicians using evidence-based practices and who are child advocates. The Program's four major goals are (1) to prepare students to utilize evidence-based practice in assessment, consultation, and intervention; (2) to prepare students to integrate and apply research findings to the practice of school psychology; (3) to prepare students to understand and appreciate diversity and demonstrate sensitivity to diverse populations; and (4) to prepare students to function at the highest level of professional, ethical, and legal standards.
The School Psychology Specialist Program meets the requirements for certification in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and most other states, and graduates are eligible to apply for the National Certificate in School Psychology. The Program offers an Ed.S. degree in School Psychology. Certain core courses are required.
The Certificate Program is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists. The Certification Program in School Psychology is approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education for preparation for State Certification in School Psychology. The Specialist Program does NOT lead to eligibility for licensure as a psychologist.
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Doctoral Program (Ph.D.)
Designed to be completed in 4-5 years of full-time study
The philosophy of the Program is to prepare students for functioning as high-level scientist-practitioners who are child advocates. The Program’s four major goals are (1) to prepare students to utilize evidence-based practice in assessment, consultation, and intervention; (2) to prepare students to integrate and apply research findings to the practice of school psychology and to perform empirical research; (3) to prepare students to understand and appreciate diversity and demonstrate sensitivity to diverse populations; and (4) to prepare students to function at the highest level of professional, ethical, and legal standards.
The School Psychology Doctoral Program awards a Ph.D. degree which meets the requirements for certification in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and most other states in addition to preparing students to become licensed psychologists. Students who enter the Doctoral Program with a bachelor’s degree earn a 30 credit hour Ed.M. degree during training toward the doctoral degree. Certain core courses are required.
The Doctoral Program in School Psychology has full accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Temple University’s Doctoral Program in School Psychology was one of the early School Psychology programs in the country to receive APA approval. Additional information about APA-approved programs and approval criteria may be obtained from APA’s Program Consultation and Accreditation Office at (202) 336-5979 or at 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 or at www.apa.org/ed/accreditation.
The Doctoral Program in School Psychology is approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education for preparation for State Certification in School Psychology. The Doctoral program is also accepted by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology and the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology.
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