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School Psychology,
PHD
The objective of the program is to prepare students to be high level scientist-practitioners. The major objectives include developing professional entry-level doctoral psychologists who have: (a) a data-based orientation to scientific phenomena, (b) a multi-theoretical orientation toward human behavior, and the personal desire to continue to learn, create and to develop greater skills, (c) an understanding of cultural diversity, and (d) the desire to advocate for children at both individual and policy levels and the ability to read, interpret, and conduct research.
Campus
Location:
Main Campus
Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered before and after 4:30 p.m. Students able to complete the degree program on a part-time basis (8 credit hours or less per semester).
Department
Information
School Psychology Program
Ritter Addition 262
1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave.Philadelphia, PA 19122
schpsy@temple.edu
(215)204-8075
Ranking:
Accreditation:
True
The program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association, the National Association of School Psychologists and the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Areas
of Specialization:
Areas of sub-specialization and faculty interest include pre-school assessment and practice, applied behavior analysis, ethical and legal problems, assessment theory and practice, behavior management and the management of classroom discipline, remediation of learning problems, and low-incidence handicapping conditions. Coursework is offered in all of these areas.
Job
Placement:
Graduates are employed in universities, a variety of public and private schools, hospitals, agencies, research facilities, government and state agencies, and private practice.
Affiliation(s):
Interdisciplinary
Study :
Some courses may be taken in the Psychology Department in the College of Liberal Arts, the Counseling Psychology program, Educational Administration, and the Department of Curriculum Instruction, Technology and Education (CITE). Internships may be selected from a variety of approved sites throughout the local area and the United States.
Study
Abroad:
Licensure:
True
Certification in School Psychology occurs after completion of the internship and the passing of the PRAXIS I & II Exam for Pennsylvania. Some states will certify without these examinations. Licensing in most states requires an additional post-doctoral year of supervision.
Non-degree
Student Policy:
Non-matriculated students are not permitted to take degree courses.
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