Ph.D. in School Psychology
Accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA)
This is a 113 credit hour Ph.D. program which includes coursework, practica, dissertation and internship. Completion of this program leads to an M.S.Ed. in Child Psychology, Ph.D. and Certification in School Psychology by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and prepares graduates to apply for licensure by a State Board of Psychology. In addition to practicing psychology in schools, child clinics and child service agencies doctoral-level school psychologists can become licensed for the independent practice of psychology and work as a university professor. Upon completing this program and successfully passing the Praxis School Psychology Exam, graduates may be credentialed as Nationally Certified School Psychologists (NCSP).

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (M.S.Ed./CAGS) in School Psychology
This 60 credit hour training program approved by the National Association of School Psychologists includes coursework, practica, and internship. Completion of this program leads to an M.S.Ed. in Child Psychology, CAGS, and Certification in School Psychology by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Certificate level school psychologists are prepared to work in schools, child clinics and child service agencies. Upon completion of this program and successfully passing the Praxis School Psychology Exam, graduates may be credentialed as Nationally Certified School Psychologists (NCSP).

M.S.Ed. in Child Psychology
This 30 credit hour training program includes coursework to enhance paraprofessional mental health services provided to children in community and school settings. This program does not lead to the professional practice of school psychology.

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