Psy.D. School Psychology
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Accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), our 91-credit Psy.D. in School Psychology program at Duquesne University is designed to be consistent with the local-clinical scientist model of training.
You will be trained in evidence-based practices founded in scientific literature and theory, and are additionally trained to consider local contextual variables when implementing these practices. You'll learn to adapt empirically-validated research programs and interventions for use in unique practice settings, and with unique individuals and communities. Consistent with this model of training, each student intensively studies and addresses a problem of applied practice identified by a practice site in the year-long Applied Project.
Graduates are license eligible for independent practice and are prepared to work in
schools, hospitals, and child agencies and clinics. The modern curriculum employs
aspects of multiculturalism and diversity, examining emerging trends in the profession,
conducting continuous outcomes assessments for program improvement, and providing
support to our students and alumni.
Psy.D. School Psychology Program Overview (.pdf)
Psy.D. Student Handbook (.pdf)
Learn about the Psy.D. School Psychology Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data (.pdf).
Questions related to accreditation of the program should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-336-5979
apaaccred@apa.org
Program Information
Accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), the 91-credit Psy.D. in School Psychology program at Duquesne University is designed to be consistent with the local-clinical scientist model of training.
Curriculum
Year 1 - Fall
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| GPSY 505 Role and Function of School Psychologists | 3 |
| GPSY 512 Psychological Testing | 3 |
| GPSY 619 Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| GPSY 692 Individual Testing | 3 |
Year 1 - Spring
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| GPSY 623 Behavioral Interventions | 3 |
| GPSY 625 Academic Interventions | 3 |
| GREV 610 Educational Statistics II | 3 |
| GPSY 511 Psychology of Learning | 3 |
Year 1 - Summer
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| GPSY 850 History and Systems of Psychology | 3 |
| GCNE 572 Child and Adolescent Counseling | 3 |
Year 2 - Fall
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| GPSY 680 Consultation and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| GPSY 618 Personality Assessment for Intervention | 3 |
| GPSY 691 Psychotherapy with Child and Adolescents | 3 |
| GPSY 691L School Psychology Practicum I | 1 |
Year 2 - Spring
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| GPSY 695 Child Neuropsychology | 3 |
| GPSY 690 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology | 3 |
| GREV 701 Research Methods and Design | 3 |
| GPSY 693L School Psychology Practicum II | 1 |
Year 2 - Summer
| Course | Credits | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPSY 815 Ethics in School Psychology | 3 |
Year 3 - Fall
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| GPSY 705 Single Subject Methods for School Psychologists | 3 |
| GPSY 614 Organizational Consultation and Supervision for School Psychologists | 3 |
| GPSY 808 Early Childhood: Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| GESL 501 Helping English Language Learners in Mainstream Classes | 3 |
| GPSY 812L Advanced Doctoral Practicum I | 2 |
| GPSY 905 Applied Project | 1 |
Year 3 - Spring
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| GPSY 807 Multicultural Psychology | 3 |
| GPSY 811 Biological Basis of Behavior | 3 |
| GPSY 612 Social Psychology | 3 |
| GPSY 804 Child Violence in Schools | 3 |
| GPSY 812L Advanced Doctoral Practicum II | 2 |
| GPSY 905 Applied Project | 1 |
Year 4 - Fall
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| GPSY 903 School Psychology Doctoral Internship Seminar I | 3 |
| GPSY 901 School Psychology Doctoral Internship I | 1 |
Year 4 - Spring
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| GPSY 904 School Psychology Doctoral Internship Seminar II | 3 |
| GPSY 902 School Psychology Doctoral Internship II | 1 |
Upon completing the first 30 credits in the Ph.D. program, students will be awarded a Master's of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) degree in Child Psychology. It is the student's responsibility to obtain, complete, and submit the degree application form to obtain the M.S.Ed. in Child Psychology.
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