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PhD of School Psychology

University of Kansas

  • Lawrence, United States
  • 5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

NASP-accredited master's preparing school psychologists.

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

  • Learners studying School Psychology can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
  • Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
  • And communicate findings to diverse audiences
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • School psychologist in elementary or secondary schools

Curriculum

  • 66 credits over three years
  • Studied full or part time with in-person classes. Includes supervised fieldwork and internships in schools
  • With help finding placements. An optional bilingual extension credential is available. The programme is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree (master's where the programme requires it) from an accredited institution or equivalent
  • proof of English proficiency
  • each doctoral programme sets extra criteria such as GPA
  • test scores
  • statement
  • writing samples and recommendation letters.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's or master's degree as set by the programme (university minimum: bachelor's degree)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • PTE Academic 60

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check the doctoral programme's own requirements and deadlines
  2. which each graduate programme sets. Create an account
  3. apply online (choose KU Graduate for Lawrence) and pay the 100 USD international degree-seeking application fee. Upload proof of a bachelor's degree with transcripts
  4. English proficiency proof and programme items such as CV
  5. statement of purpose
  6. writing samples
  7. test scores and recommendation letters. Receive the admission decision and follow the instructions to accept the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year$27,872 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusLawrence campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Education and Human Sciences
DepartmentEducational Psychology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value106
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteStudents may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 5 years.