Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School Psychology
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School Psychology degree program familiarizes learners with psychology as a practical discipline, including psychological and neuropsychological assessment, clinical supervision and consultation, psychopathology of children and adolescents, child and adolescent development, and consultation and collaboration in the schools. The curriculum provides the theoretical tools and skills-based training needed to assess students, consult with school personnel, and supervise other school psychologists. Learners enrolled in this degree program may seek supervisory positions in their school district. Other successful graduates pursue careers in college and university teaching, program administration, or consulting.
Personal Suitability and Fitness for the Profession
Capella embraces the principles and guidelines set forth by the Council of Chairs of Training Councils (CCTC) related to professional psychology programs in that the faculty, training staff, supervisors, and administrators within the PsyD in School Psychology degree program have a professional, ethical, and potentially legal obligation to ensure, insofar as possible, that all learners have the competence to manage professional relationships in an effective and appropriate manner and that they possess the emotional maturity, interpersonal stability, and intellectual judgment required to work with vulnerable populations. Personal suitability and fitness for the profession includes but is not limited to demonstration of sufficient interpersonal and professional competence; self-awareness, self-reflection, and self-evaluation; openness to processes of supervision; and resolution of issues or problems that interfere with professional development or functioning in a satisfactory manner. Throughout the graduate training of each learner, faculty and staff are responsible for educating and assessing learners with regard to their personal suitability and fitness for the profession.
Residency Requirement(s)
Four ten-week courses with a four-and-a-half-day, a four-day, a four-day, and a four-and-a-half-day embedded residency experience (PSY-R6000, PSY-V6002, PSY-V7003, PSY-R7004), respectively. See university policy 3.04.05 Attendance at Residencies and the Residencies page on Campus for more information. Also see the PsyD in School Psychology Residency section, below.
Practicum and Internship
Minimum of 400 hours for practicum and 1500 hours for internship. See the practicum and internship course descriptions for more information.
Additional Program Requirements
| PSY8001 | Orientation to Professional Psychology | 5 |
| PSY5420 | Multicultural Perspectives in Human Behavior | 5 |
| PSY7212 | Childhood Mental Health, Counseling, and Crisis Intervention/Prevention | 5 |
| PSY7233 | Psychological Assessments for School Psychologists 1 | 5 |
| PSY7234 | Psychological Assessments for School Psychologists 2 | 5 |
| PSY7320 | Advanced Biological Psychology | 5 |
| PSY7331 | Principles of School Psychology | 5 |
| PSY7421 | Cognitive/Affective Psychology | 5 |
| PSY7610 | Tests and Measurements | 5 |
| PSY8220 | Advanced Psychopathology | 5 |
| PSY8230 | Psychological Testing | 5 |
| PSY8235 | Psychological Assessments for School Psychologists 3 | 5 |
| PSY8251 | Neuropsychological Assessment | 5 |
| PSY8332 | Advanced Methods in School Psychology | 5 |
| PSY8335 | Consultation and Collaboration in the School | 5 |
| PSY8337 | Legal and Ethical Issues in the School | 5 |
| PSY8338 | Child and Adolescent Development for School Psychologists | 5 |
| PSY8371 | Strategies of Clinical Supervision and Consultation | 5 |
| PSY8375 | Professional Development and Supervision of School Psychologists | 5 |
| PSY8501 | Advanced Research Methods and Statistics for Professional Psychology | 5 |
| PSY9965 | School Psychology Doctoral Learner Comprehensive Examination | 5 |
| PSY-R6000 | Advanced Assessment and Counseling for School Psychologists | 4 |
| PSY-R7004 | Comprehensive Learner Assessment for School Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-V6002 | Response to Intervention and Functional Behavior Assessment | 4 |
| PSY-V7003 | Treatment Planning and Report Writing | 5 |
Learners must register for PSY9060 a minimum of two times to fulfill their program requirements.
| PSY9060 | School Psychology PsyD Practicum | 4 |
Learners must register for PSY9065 a minimum of four times to fulfill their program requirements.
| PSY9065 | School Psychology PsyD Internship | 4 |
Total
At least 145 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
Capella University is not currently accepting applications for the PhD in School Psychology program from Arkansas residents.
Capella University cannot guarantee eligibility for licensure, endorsement, other professional credential, or salary advancement. State licensing regulations and professional standards vary; learners are responsible for understanding and complying with the requirements of the state in which they intend to work. For more information, see the professional licensure disclosures for this program on Capella’s website. Contact your school district for a determination on qualifications for salary advancement.
PsyD in School Psychology Residencies
Doctoral learners in School Psychology attend four different School Psychology residencies offered. Each residency training results in required hours and supports both coursework instruction and practice labs which result in subject mastery.