School Psychology Programs

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School Psychology is a psychology subspecialty that integrates psychological theory with educational practice in order to define and treat educational problems and mental health needs of children in classrooms. School psychologists must work collaboratively with teachers and other education professionals.

Featured schools

Walden University

Featured Programs:
BS in Psychology - Graduate School Prep

Southern New Hampshire University

Featured Programs:
BA in Psychology/Child & Adolescent Development (Online)

Since teachers have the most interaction time with students, outside of parents, the role of school psychologist is vital to support. Teachers need to be aware of what is going on in a child's life to best reach them in an educational context. As trained counseling professionals, school psychologists are able to enlighten educators and work one-on-one as an advocate for the student.

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Capella University

Featured Programs:
MS in General Psychology (Online)
MS in Child and Adolescent Development

Post University

Featured Programs:
BA in Psychology (Online)

School Psychologist Methods of Operation

A school counseling professional cannot optimize his performance without engaging others in the child's universe. Parents, administrators, and teachers, are all an active part of supporting the child. The school psychologist enables these individuals to approach a student mentally and physically to provide the best possible learning environment.

These professionals design training plans and schedules around the behavioral science of a child. They monitor the progress of the student and train educators in psychological areas of concern to watch out for. They assess a student's progress throughout the full span of the student's educational career while enrolled, and they also aide teachers, administrators and parents as needed.

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Kaplan University

Featured Programs:
BS Psychology (Online)

Northcentral University

Featured Programs:
MA in Health Psychology (Online)

Careers in School Psychology

Nationwide averages show those with a school psychology degree can earn $60,000 or more, depending on credentials and place of employment. Most every school district in the country offers the availability of a school counselor to their students. Larger districts employ multiple school counselors. In the field of school psychology, opportunities are at their most plentiful. Even in areas of the country where psychology is a poor job market, one can usually find jobs for the school psychologist.

If wishing to work in this area, guidance counselor is the most commonly open position. Other school psychologists may go on to get their teaching certificate. Some may even wish to go into school administration. At all levels, their skills and services are necessary in providing students with a safe and healthy environment best equipped for the performance of the child.

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University of Phoenix

Featured Programs:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology

School Psychology Education and Training

No matter what state one resides in, the school psychologist is at the very least expected to carry a masters degree. Most states are moving to a doctorate degree requirement, and they also require the guidance counselor or school psychologist to pass certification exams. Check with your state's licensing board for specific requirements.

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Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX

Specialties: Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree
Accreditation: COAMFTE, NASP

Adams State College - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: General Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree
Accreditation: CACREP

Adler Graduate School

Richfield, MN

Specialties: Art Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Masters Degree

Alabama A & M University

Normal, AL

Specialties: Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education and Supervision, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Masters Degree
Accreditation: CORE

Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL

Specialties: Counseling Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Masters Degree, Specialist Degree

Albany State University

Albany, GA

Specialties: General Psychology, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI

Specialties: Community Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Specialist Degree, Doctorate Degree
Accreditation: CACREP, NASP

Appalachian State University - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: Business Psychology, College Counseling, Community Psychology, Experimental Psychology, General Psychology, Geriatric Psychology, Health Psychology, Human Services, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Music Psychology, School Psychology, Social Psychology
Degree Types: Certificate, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Specialist Degree
Accreditation: CACREP, NCATE, NASP

Arcadia University - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: Applied Behavior Analysis, Community Psychology, Counseling Psychology, General Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, School Psychology, Sports Psychology, Trauma Studies
Degree Types: Certificate, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree
Accreditation: MPAC

Argosy University-Phoenix - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology, Sports Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Doctorate Degree
Accreditation: APA

Argosy University-Sarasota - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: Community Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education and Supervision, Forensic Psychology, General Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Specialist Degree, Doctorate Degree
Accreditation: CACREP

Argosy University-Tampa - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: Clinical Psychology, Counselor Education and Supervision, General Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Doctorate Degree
Accreditation: APA

Arizona State University - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: Animal Cognition and Learning, Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Counseling Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Human Development, Marriage and Family Counseling, Neuroscience, Quantitative Psychology, School Psychology, Social Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Doctorate Degree
Accreditation: APA, CACREP, NASP

Arkansas State University-Main Campus

State University, AR

Specialties: College Counseling, General Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Specialist Degree
Accreditation: CORE, CACREP, NASP

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR

Specialties: General Psychology, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree

Assumption College - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: Counseling Psychology, General Psychology, Human Services, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Certificate, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree
Accreditation: CORE

Auburn University Main Campus - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: Applied Behavior Analysis, Clinical Psychology, Community Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education and Supervision, Experimental Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Doctorate Degree
Accreditation: APA, CACREP, COAMFTE, CORE

Augusta State University - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Community Psychology, Experimental Psychology, General Psychology, Geriatric Psychology, School Psychology
Degree Types: Certificate, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree
Accreditation: MPAC, CACREP

Austin Peay State University - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: Community Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Specialist Degree

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, CA

Specialties: Clinical Psychology, College Counseling, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Human Development, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Doctorate Degree
Accreditation: APA, NCATE

Ball State University - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Geriatric Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Psychology, Social Psychology
Degree Types: Certificate, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Specialist Degree, Doctorate Degree
Accreditation: APA, CACREP, CORE, NASP

Barry University

Miami, FL

Specialties: Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Specialist Degree, Doctorate Degree
Accreditation: CACREP, NASP

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Specialties: Clinical Psychology, General Psychology, Neuroscience, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Specialist Degree, Doctorate Degree
Accreditation: APA, NASP

Boise State University

Boise, ID

Specialties: General Psychology, Geriatric Psychology, School Psychology, Substance Abuse Counseling
Degree Types: Certificate, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree
Accreditation: CACREP

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Specialties: Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience, Counseling Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Quantitative Psychology, School Psychology, Social-Personality Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Doctorate Degree
Accreditation: APA

Bowie State University

Bowie, MD

Specialties: Counseling Psychology, General Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Certificate, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH

Specialties: Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, General Psychology, Human Development, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Neuroscience, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Doctorate Degree
Accreditation: APA, NASP

Bradley University

Peoria, IL

Specialties: Agency Counseling, Community Psychology, General Psychology, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree
Accreditation: NCATE, CACREP

Bridgewater State College

Bridgewater, MA

Specialties: General Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree
Accreditation: CACREP

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT

Specialties: Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Certificate, Masters Degree, Specialist Degree, Doctorate Degree
Accreditation: APA, CACREP, NASP

Butler University

Indianapolis, IN

Specialties: General Psychology, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree
Accreditation: CACREP

Caldwell College - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: Applied Behavior Analysis, Art Therapy, General Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Doctorate Degree

California State University-Chico

Chico, CA

Specialties: General Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree
Accreditation: NASP

California State University-East Bay - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: Applied Behavior Analysis, General Psychology, Human Development, Marriage and Family Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Specialist Degree

California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA

Specialties: Geriatric Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Psychology, Substance Abuse Counseling
Degree Types: Certificate, Masters Degree, Specialist Degree
Accreditation: CACREP, CORE

California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

Specialties: Career Counseling, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Geriatric Psychology, Human Factors, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, Research Psychology, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree
Accreditation: NASP, CACREP

California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Specialties: Applied Behavior Analysis, Career Counseling, Forensic Psychology, General Psychology, Geriatric Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Certificate, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree
Accreditation: CORE, NASP

California State University-Northridge

Northridge, CA

Specialties: Career Counseling, Clinical Psychology, College Counseling, Experimental Psychology, General Psychology, Human Factors, Marriage and Family Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Certificate, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree
Accreditation: CACREP, NASP

California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

Specialties: Applied Behavior Analysis, Career Counseling, Counseling Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Certificate, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree
Accreditation: CACREP, CORE

California State University-Stanislaus

Turlock, CA

Specialties: Applied Behavior Analysis, Counseling Psychology, General Psychology, Geriatric Psychology, School Psychology
Degree Types: Certificate, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree
Accreditation: CACREP

California University of Pennsylvania - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: Community Psychology, General Psychology, Geriatric Psychology, School Psychology, Sports Psychology
Degree Types: Certificate, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree
Accreditation: CACREP, NASP, NCATE

Canisius College

Buffalo, NY

Specialties: General Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Psychology, Substance Abuse Counseling
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree
Accreditation: CACREP

Capella University - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: Career Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education and Supervision, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Geriatric Psychology, Human Services, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Leadership Coaching, Marriage and Family Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology, Sports Psychology, Substance Abuse Counseling
Degree Types: Certificate, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Doctorate Degree
Accreditation: CACREP, NASP

Carlos Albizu University-Miami Campus

Miami, FL

Specialties: Clinical Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Doctorate Degree
Accreditation: APA

Carson-Newman College

Jefferson City, TN

Specialties: Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, General Psychology, Human Services, Pastoral Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Specialties: Clinical Psychology, Experimental Psychology, General Psychology, Geriatric Psychology, Human Development, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Neuroscience, School Psychology
Degree Types: Certificate, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Specialist Degree, Doctorate Degree
Accreditation: APA, NASP

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA

Specialties: Applied Behavior Analysis, Experimental Psychology, General Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree
Accreditation: CACREP, NCATE, NASP

Chadron State College - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: Community Psychology, General Psychology, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree
Accreditation: NCATE

Chapman University - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Specialist Degree
Accreditation: NASP

Chapman University-University College - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Geriatric Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Certificate, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Specialist Degree