The doctoral program plan requires 157 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: 157
| Title | CREDITS |
|---|---|
| Psychological and Educational Foundations | 29 |
| Measurement and Assessment | 15 |
| Statistics and Research | 47 |
| Practice of School Psychology | 36 |
| Practicum Experiences | 14 |
| Internship | 9 |
Psychological and Education Foundations — Minimum Credits: 29
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Theories of Learning and Instruction: SPED 660 Design of Instruction | 4 |
| History of Psychology: CPSY 607 History and Systems of Psychology or SPSY 605 Reading and Conference: Pre-Intern Planning | 3 |
| Individual Differences in Behavior: CPSY 607 History and Systems of Psychology or CPSY 615 Counseling Diverse Populations | 3 |
| Human Development: CPSY 621 Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Psychopathology: SPSY 650 Developmental Psychopathology | 4 |
Measurement and Assessment — Credits: 15
| 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 | 4 3 |
Statistics and Research — Minimum Credits: 47
Statistics and Research Design — Credits: 21
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPED 626 Grant Writing | 3 |
| EDUC 650 Single-Subject Research Methods I | 3 |
| EDUC 614 Educational Stats | 3 |
| EDUC 640 Applied Statistical Design and Analysis | 3 |
| EDUC 642 Multiple Regression in Educational Research | 3 |
| Two of the following: EDUC 644 Applied Multivariate Statistics EDUC 646 Advanced Research Design in Education EDLD 628 Hierarchical Linear Models I EDLD 629 Hierarchical Linear Models II EDLD 633 Structural Equation Modeling I EDLD 634 Structural Equation Modeling II | 3 |
Application of Research Skills: Dissertation Research — Minimum Credits: 26
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 603 Dissertation | 18 (minimum) |
| SPSY 601 Research | 8 (minimum) |
Practice of School Psychology — Minimum Credits: 36
Consultation — Credits: 8
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 630 Introduction to Consultation | 4 |
| SPSY 632 Advanced Consultation | 4 |
Academic and Social Behavioral Interventions — Credits: 11
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 631 Academic & Behavioural Intervention | 4 |
| SPED 540 Early Literacy for Diverse Learners | 4 |
| SPSY 610 Beginning Counseling Skills | 3 |
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 Others | 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: 14 / Minimum 520 Clock Hours
Field Studies — Credits: 10 / Minimum 200 Clock Hours
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 606 Field Studies: Introductory | 2 |
| SPSY 606 Field Studies: Academic Intervention Clinic | 3 |
Integrated Practicum — Credits: 9 / Minimum 360 Clock Hours
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 609 Practicum Field Experience (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 Hours
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 605 Pre-Internship Planning and Advisement (enrollment in year prior to internship) | 8 |
| SPSY 704 Internship (register during final term prior to internship) | 1 |