Students are expected to acquire basic competency in counseling psychology and school psychology, as well as advanced competency in counseling psychology or school psychology. Within this combined program, all students share a common core of experience in research and practice in counseling psychology and school psychology, while expressing a professional focus by selecting a concentration in counseling psychology or school psychology. Students have the option of dual concentration at the advanced competency level in both counseling psychology and school psychology by completing additional courses, practica, and internship hours. The Combined Doctoral Program at Florida State University is accredited by the American Psychological Association as a Combined Program in Counseling Psychology and School Psychology. Psychology and School Psychology at Florida State University reflects a scientist-practitioner model, as well as the professional experience and research interests of the faculty within the context of the College of Education's mission.
Emphasis is placed upon the balanced development of professional skills and research competencies .