If you are interested in working with children and adolescents, teachers, and parents to understand how schools work and how children learn provide easily accessible, cost-effective mental health services to children promote positive mental health and a safe and effective learning environment then you may be interested in becoming a school psychologist. School psychologists have specialized training in both psychology and education. They use their training and skills to team with educators, parents, and other mental health professionals to ensure that every child learns in a safe, healthy, and supportive environment.
School psychologists understand school systems, effective teaching and successful learning.
Today s children face more challenges than ever before. School psychologists can provide solutions for tomorrow s problems through thoughtful and positive actions today. The majority of school psychologists are employed in public and private school systems but they may also work in clinics, hospitals, school-based health centers, various institutions or private practice. Many with doctorates also work in public schools, hospitals, university counseling centers, or government. Doctoral programs are 4 to 5 years including internship.