PhD in School Psychology

Learn more about the PhD in School Psychology and what it can do for your career...

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Being young is hard work and there is only so much a teacher can do for her students. With limited knowledge dealing with the complexity of young minds, educators must often seek the aid of professionals to help students deal with issues that are holding them back or pushing them into unhealthy situations.

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PhD programs in School Psychology prepare individuals to help teachers, parents, and students effectively confront the issues that are causing problems in social, academic, and personal spheres. In addition, many graduates of PhD programs in School Psychology enter the world of research in search of better methods of dealing with issues surfacing in students' lives.

Regardless of the area you are interested in, a PhD in school psychology will open up many doors to careers that can make a serious impact in the lives of youth.

What you will learn...

Specifically, a PhD in School Psychology will provide you with knowledge in the following areas:

PhD in School Psychology Concepts

  • Lifespan development
  • Psychology of personality
  • Biopsychology
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Statistics
  • Design of research methodology
  • Testing and measurement
  • Observational strategies and interviewing techniques
  • Psychological assessment methods
  • Development of reading and literacy theories
  • Theories of social change
  • Psychopathology
  • Counseling and psychotherapy theories & techniques
  • Issues with multicultural environments
  • Consultation practices
  • Theories and application of preventative measures
  • Ethics of professional school psychology practice

PhD in School Psychology Programs ...

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Salary Benefits...

A survey conducted by members of the NASP Research Committee calculated that the mean salary for school psychologists in the U.S. in the 2004-05 school year was $60,581 (Curtis et al., 2006).

Resources:
Curtis, M. J., Lopez, A.D., Batsche, G. M., & Smith, J. C. (2006, March). School psychology 2005: A national perspective. Paper presented at the annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, Anaheim, CA.