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PhD of School Psychology

University of Houston

  • Houston, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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University of Houston campus

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): 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 or master's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a recognised equivalent
  • Requirements set by each programme.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a recognised equivalent.

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme requirements and deadline on the Graduate School deadlines page. Deadlines are set by each programme. Apply online to the programme. Upload degree records
  2. Statement
  3. CV and recommendation letters
  4. Plus English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
  5. IELTS 5
  6. Duolingo 105 or PTE Academic . Receive the offer from the programme. Get the I-20 using the Graduate School I-20 funds calculator and apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$16,452 USD
Application fee$90 USD
Deposit$3,300 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education
DepartmentPsychological, Health and Learning Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteThe provider lists scholarship opportunities. Programme eligibility, Intake coverage and award value depend on the specific scholarship rules.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.