It is grounded in sound clinical and educational practice and relates this professional background to the range behavior and learning problems. The program also offers a planned course of study that leads to certification as a school psychologist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and meets the requirements of most other states. Such a sequence involves courses beyond the master's level. Students with a master's degree can apply directly to the program for the certification program. The program houses the National Center for the Study of Corporal Punishment and Alternatives in the Schools.
Students can participate in research, advocacy, and training projects in school discipline.
The program, in cooperation with the Supervisory Certification Program, offers certified psychologists the opportunity to obtain the supervisory certificate in school psychology from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students should apply to the Department and to the Supervisory Certification Program. The doctoral program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association. Areas of Specialization Areas of specialization include psychoeducational assessment, diagnosis, intervention and remediation, school consultation, psychotherapy, organization and administration of psychological services in schools, social policy regarding schools, awareness of multicultural issues, conflict management, applied behavior analysis, and school discipline. Application Deadlines Applications and supporting materials for admission are considered only once each year and should be received by January 2 for admission in the summer and fall semesters.