The doctoral program plan requires 160 credits minimum, culminating in:
- an original research dissertation
- a predoctoral internship
- the doctor of philosophy (PhD) degree
Students may enter the doctoral program with or without a master’s degree.
Prior graduate course work may reduce the amount of time needed to finish the doctoral program.
The program prepares students to qualify for licensure as a professional psychologist through the state board of psychologist examiners, as well as state certification or licensure as a school psychologist in Oregon and most other states.
Students who complete this program are eligible for the nationally certified school psychologist credential offered by the National Association of School Psychologists.
PhD Requirements — Total Credits: 160
| Title | CREDITS |
|---|---|
| Psychological and Educational Foundations | 33 |
| Measurement and Assessment | 16 |
| Statistics and Research | 49 |
| Practice of School Psychology | 53 |
| Internship | 9 |
Psychological and Education Foundations — Minimum Credits: 33
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Theories of Learning and Instruction: EDUC 654 Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis | 4 |
| SPED 660 Design of Instruction | 4 |
| History of Psychology (choose one of the following): CPSY 605 Reading in History and Systems | 3 |
| CPSY 607 History and Systems of Psychology | 3 |
| Individual Differences in Behavior (choose one of the following): EDLD 637 Diversity in Education | 3 |
| SPED 510 Diversity in Special Education | 3 |
| CPSY 615 Counseling Diverse Populations | 4 |
| Human Development: CPSY 621 Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Psychopathology: SPSY 650 Developmental Psychopathology | 4 |
| Biological Aspects of Behavior: SPSY 652 Biological Aspects of Behavior | 4-5 |
| Cognitive Aspects of Behavior: SPSY 651 Cognitive and Affective Aspects of Behavior | 4-5 |
| Social Aspects of Behavior: CPSY 635 Social Aspects of Behavior | 4-5 |
Measurement and Assessment — Credits: 16
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 671 Behavioral Assessment | 4 |
| SPSY 672 Intellectual Assessment | 4 |
| SPSY 674 Educational Assessment | 4 |
| SPSY 617 Tests and Measurements in Education or EDLD 560 Measurement & Assessment and EDLD 663 Measurement & Research | 4 2 2 |
Statistics and Research — Minimum Credits: 49
Statistics and Research Design — Credits: 23
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDUC 614 Educational Statistics | 4 |
| EDUC 640 Applied Statistical Design and Analysis | 4 |
| EDUC 626 Grant Writing | 3 |
| EDUC 650 Single-Subject Research Methods I | 4 |
| EDUC 652 Single-Subject Research Methods II | 4 |
| EDUC 642 Multiple Regression in Educational Research | 4 |
Application of Research Skills: Dissertation Research — Minimum Credits: 26
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 603 Dissertation | 18 (minimum) |
| SPSY 601 Research Team or Independent Research | 8 (minimum) |
Practice of School Psychology — Minimum Credits: 53
Consultation — Credits: 8
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 630 Introduction to Consultation | 4 |
| SPSY 632 Advanced Consultation | 4 |
Academic and Social Behavioral Interventions — Credits: 15
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 631 Academic and Behavioural Intervention | 4 |
| SPED 540 Early Literacy for Diverse Learners | 4 |
| SPSY 610 Beginning Counseling Skills | 3 |
| CPSY 642 Child-Family Interventions | 4 |
Teaching and Supervision — Credits: 7
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 662 Foundations of Clinical Supervision | 3 |
| SPSY 602 Supervised College Teaching | 2 |
| SPSY 602 Supervised College Teaching—Supervising Applied Practicum | 2 |
Professional Standards and Ethics — Credits: 10
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 661 Principles and Practices in School Psychology | 4 |
| SPED 628 Law and Special Education | 3 |
| SPSY 663 Professional Ethics | 3 |
Practicum Experiences — Credits: 13 / Minimum 520 Clock Hours
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 606 Field Studies | 2 80 Clock Hours |
| SPSY 609 Practicum Academic Intervention Clinic (Community Agency Practicum) | 2 80 Clock hours |
Integrated Practicum — Credits: 9 / Minimum 360 Clock Hours
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 609 Practicum Field Experience1 (Fall term) | 3 120 Clock Hours |
| SPSY 609 Practicum Field Experience (Winter term) | 3 120 Clock Hours |
| SPSY 626 Final Field Experience (Spring term) | 3 120 Clock Hours |
Internship Experience — Credits: 9 / Minimum 1,500 Clock Hours2
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 605 Reading and Conference in Pre-Internship Planning | 8 |
| SPSY 704 School Psychology Internship | 1 |
1 Prior to enrolling in practicum, students are required to pass the ORELA Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Environment.
2 See student handbook for possible exceptions to the 9 credit internship registration requirement. Prior to completion of internship, students are required to pass the Praxis II School Psychologist licensure exam.