PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology with Emphasis in School Psychology

University of Missouri

The doctoral program in School Psychology is focused on training the next generation of research, teaching, clinical, and policy leaders who are singularly focused on solving significant societal problems in education and psychology. We utilize an integrated systems approach to address academic and behavioral evidence-based practice with world-class research lines in prevention science, assessment, and intervention. Our graduates are prepared to work in higher education and research settings as well as clinical settings, such as schools, community health agencies, and hospitals. The PhD program is accredited by the American Psychological Association and approved by the National Association of School Psychologists. The Doctoral (PhD) program in School Psychology is completed concurrently with the Masters in Arts (MA) program in School Psychology. As a result, the first year after admission to the program is predominately focused on the MA coursework.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates find employment in a wide range of settings, including colleges and universities, public schools, agencies, clinics, hospitals, business and industry, research laboratories and government service. Occupations include, but are not limited to, school counselors, licensed professional counselors, faculty members, school psychologists, psychometricians, health educators and educational researchers.