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PhD of Counseling and Psychology in Education: School Psychology

Vermillion, United States
5 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling and Psychology in Education: School Psychology at the University of South Dakota, offered through the School of Education at the Vermillion Main Campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop advanced subject knowledge in Counseling and Psychology in Education: School Psychology
evaluate relevant research and communicate evidence-based academic findings.

Career outcomes

clinical
research institutions
universities
school districts as a senior school psychologist

Curriculum

The nationally accredited doctoral degree at USD prepares you to work in clinical and research institutions
universities or school districts as a senior school psychologist. The program requires 110 credit hours which includes independent research
internship
clinic practicum
dissertation and additional opportunities to customize the coursework through a wide range of electives to match your professional goals.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor or master degree (programme dependent) with official transcripts
statement of purpose
resume and recommendation letters; programme-specific requirements; English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 110
PTE 53)

Accepted academic background

Bachelor or master degree (programme dependent) with official transcripts; statement of purpose, resume, letters of recommendation; programme-specific requirements in graduate catalog

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 110
PTE Academic 53
Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts
Statement of Purpose
Recommendation Letters

How to apply

Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
qualifications
applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,441 USD
Application fee	$38 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Vermillion Main Campus
Faculty or school	School of Education
Department	Department of Counseling and Psychology in Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Competitive graduate assistantships may provide tuition reductions and a stipend. Assistantships are a separate funding arrangement and are not guaranteed scholarships; check departmental eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
5 Dec 2026
22 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 5 years.