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 doctoral program is accredited by the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists, and approved by the Oregon Teachers Standards and Practices Commission for the educational licensure of school psychologists in the state of Oregon.
Graduates of this program meet school psychologist licensure requirements through the Oregon Teacher Standards & Practices and are eligible for the nationally certified school psychologist credential offered by the National Association of School Psychologists. Additionally, the doctoral program prepares students to qualify for licensure as a professional psychologist through the state board of psychologist examiners.
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 |
|
Individual Differences in Behavior (choose one of the following): SPED 515 Diversity and Special Education |
3 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 |
| EDLD 663 Measurement & Assessment | 2 |
Statistics and Research — Minimum Credits: 49
Statistics and Research Design — Credits: 23
Application of Research Skills: Dissertation Research — Minimum Credits: 26
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 603 Dissertation | 18 (minimum) |
| SPSY 690 School Research Seminar [Topic] | 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 |
| CPSY 611 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 691 Supervised College Teaching | 2 |
| SPSY 691 Supervised College Teaching | 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 695 Introductory Field Studies |
2 |
Integrated Practicum — Credits: 9 / Minimum 360 Clock Hours
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 698 School-Based Practicum (Fall term) | 3 120 Clock Hours |
| SPSY 698 School-Based Practicum (Winter term) | 3 120 Clock Hours |
| SPSY 698 School-Based Practicum (Spring term) | 3 120 Clock Hours |
Internship Experience — Credits: 9 / Minimum 1,500 Clock Hours2
| Course and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPSY 699 Internship | 1 |
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.