In addition to preparing students to be eligible for practice credentials, it is hoped that graduates will contribute to the educational and psychological literature through independent research, become academicians in school psychology training programs, or acquire administrative roles within educational, psychological, or mental health institutions. Only full-time students are admitted to the program. Currently, the program admits between 2 and 5 students per year. Since the program requires more than 100 graduate semester hours of preparation including the internship, the student should expect to complete the program in four to five years. Students admitted to the program who already hold the Master's or Specialist degree can expect to complete the program in three years or less.
Every attempt is made to provide financial assistance to all doctoral students.