Educational Psychology (Ed.D.)

Program Director: Richard Sprinthall, Ph.D.

The doctoral program provides a professional preparation in Psychology with a special emphasis in the areas of School Psychology and/or Child Development and Learning Disabilities. The program is based on a balanced, scientific-practitioner model which emphasizes the interrelatedness of theory, research and psychological practice. There are two tracks within the program, (1) an emphasis on school psychology leading to state certification or (2) on child development and learning disabilities. Either a pre-doctoral internship is required, or for those in the School Psychology track, a clinical experience and practicum in School Psychology.

This program meets the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards/National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology "Guidelines for Defining 'Doctoral Degree in Psychology.'" Therefore, graduates of this designated program who decide to apply for licensing as a psychologist typically will meet the educational requirements for licensing. However, in each jurisdiction there are/may be additional requirements that must be satisfied. For exact information, please contact the state or provincial licensing board in the jurisdiction in which you plan to apply.

Once licensed, graduates are eligible to apply for credentialing as a Health Service Provider in Psychology. Graduation from a designated program ensures that the program you completed meets the educational requirements for the National Register credential. However, there are additional requirements that must be satisfied prior to being credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology©. For further information, consult the National Register’s web site: http://www.nationalregister.org.

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