School Psychology, PhD
Doctorate in School Psychology
The PhD in School Psychology is a five-year training program to prepare you to become
a professional school psychologist. School psychologists possess a diverse skill set
and are employed in a variety of settings including K-12 public and private schools,
private practices, pediatric clinics and hospitals, early childhood centers and community
mental health centers. Graduates of the OSU School Psychology Program are trained
work across these settings to assess and treat clients with achievement deficits (e.g.,
specific learning disabilities), autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities,
trauma disorders, mood or depressive disorders, anxiety disorders and attention deficit
hyperactivity disorders. This is accomplished by providing a range of assessment (both
diagnostic and treatment related), intervention, consultative and therapeutic services.
Graduates are eligible for National Certification in School Psychology from NASP,
certification as school psychologists through the State Department of Education, and
licensure as Psychologists through the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
The program also offers coursework required to obtain certification as a Board Certified
Behavior Analyst.