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School Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.d.)

(Fully accredited by the APA and NASP-approved)

Admission Requirements

1. A written/typed personal goal statement which addresses:

a. reasons for seeking entry into this program;
b. chronological vita of your education, including degrees received;
c. postbaccalaureate experiences in teaching, counseling & assessment if any;
d. your professional aspirations; and
e. your research interests.

2. Three recent letters of recommendation from professors or first-line supervisors, on their letterhead, which address:

a. your communication skills, both written and oral;
b. your ability to interact productively with supervisors, peers and children;
c. your ability to function without supervision;
d. your teaching, counseling and/or assessment skills; and
e. other relevant aspects of your academic or professional development.
f. your research competence and experience.

3. Graduate Record Examination:

a. Minimum score required for entry into the doctoral program is 1200 (verbal and quantitative combined), with neither the Verbal or Quantitative scores less than the 50th percentile.
b. If your GRE scores do not meet the above criteria, please provide a written justification for why your scores do not accurately reflect your ability.

4. Grade-point average for latest 90 graded quarter credits (or 60 semester credits)

a. Minimum required for admission is 3.5.
b. Emphasis is placed on psychology and educational psychology grades.

5. An undergraduate degree in Psychology will be considered for direct admission to the Ph.D. program. Previous research experience along with experience in applied settings is highly recommended.

6. A masters degree in School Psychology (or completion of all requirements for the masters at the University of Washington except the internship which must then be done the first year of the doctoral program) or certification as a school psychologist. Applicants not meeting this requirement must first complete preparatory course work in school psychology and the internship.

7. Preferential considerations is given to applicants who have had employment or volunteer experiences in the schools, Pre-K-12.

8. Preferential consideration is given to applicants who have had research training and experience.

9. A personal or phone interview with one or more members of the core faculty in school psychology is required, and will only be arranged for applicants who remain competitive following review of the above documentation.

10. Applications for admission will be considered only for admission in Autumn Quarter. Applications must be received by the Graduate School by December 1; faculty reviews will commence in January and continue until all vacancies are filled.

Further important programmatic and minority-recruiting information is included in the School Psychology and the Prospective Minority Applicants Brochure, respectively.

The College of Education is committed to recognizing and fostering the values derived from a diverse student population. We are striving to promote increased diversity among practicing school psychologists. Toward this end we apply a variety of criteria when evaluating applicants including special talents, experiences, aptitudes, and abilities. We strongly encourage minority students to apply to this program.

Doctoral Program Overview

Statistics and Research (15 credits minimum)

EDLPS 525 Educational Inquiry (3 cr.)
EDLPS 526 Educational Inquiry (3 cr.)
* EDPSY 581 Seminar: Research in School Psychology (1 cr., ongoing)

* This seminar meets APA core requirements in history and systems of psychology, APA Technical Writing, Program Evaluations, and Psychopharmacology.

And also select two courses from the following:
EDPSY 588 Survey Research Methodology and Theory (3 cr.)
EDPSY 593 Experimental Design and Analysis (5 cr.)
EDPSY 594 Advanced Correlational Techniques (5 cr.)
EDSPE 511 Methods of Applied Behavioral Analysis (3 cr.)
EDPSY 586-587 Qualitative Methods (2 quarters, 5 + 5= 10 cr.)
OR EQUIVALENT COURSES*
(* Note: Equivalence is determined by the student’s faculty advisor)

A basic course in statistics and one in educational research must have been completed as part of the master's program or must be taken in addition to the above.

Program Evaluation

EDPSY 581 School Psychology Research Seminar: Program Evaluation (3 cr.)

History and Psychological Systems

EDPSY 581 School Psychology Research Seminar: History of Psychology (3 cr.)

Area of Specialization in School Psychology. Unless specified otherwise, at least one course totaling at least 5 credits must be taken from each of the following fields of study. However, if one of these fields is selected as a supportive cognate (see below), courses from that field must not be included in the area of specialization. (Courses listed in each field, following, are representative options.)

Biological Bases of Behavior (6 credits minumum)

EDPSY 577 Neuropsychology of Learning & Behavior (5 cr.)
EDPSY 578 Educational Applications of Neuropsychology: Assessment & Intervention (5 cr.)
OR OTHER ELECTIVES APPROVED BY FACULTY ADVISOR

Development (6 credits minimum)

Six credits in developmental bases of behavior must have been completed as part of the master’s plus certification program or must be taken in addition to the above in the doctoral program.

Social Bases of Behavior (6 credits minimum)

Six credits in social bases of behavior must have been completed during the master's plus certification program or must be taken in addition to the above in the doctoral program. In addition, students are strongly encouraged to take an advanced course in social psychology.

Social Bases of Behavior (6 credits minumum)

Six credits in social bases of behavior must have been completed during the masters program or must be taken in addition to the above in the doctoral program. In addition, students are strongly encouraged to take an advanced course is social psychology.

Individual Differences (11 credits minumum)

Six credits in exceptionality and five credits in personality development and differences must have been completed as part of the masters plus certification program or must be taken in addition to the above in the doctoral program.

Assessment (21 credits minumum)

21 credits in intellectual, behavioral and academic assessment must have been completed as part of the masters plus certification program or must be taken in addition to the above in the doctoral program.

Scientific/Professional Ethics and Standards (4 credits miminum)

EDPSY 570 Introduction to School Psychology (2 cr.)
EDPSY 568 Ethics and School Law (3 cr.)

Intervention

12 credits of counseling and behavioral interventions must have been completed as part of the masters plus certification program or must be taken in addition to the above in the doctoral progam.

Advanced Practicum (6 credits)

Students must take 6 hours of an advanced practicum that is individually designed by the advisor and the student to fulfill doctoral level expertise in assessment, consultation, and intervention in the area of specification that is appropriate for the student. EDPSY 578 may count as an advanced practicum. Advanced practica must be approved by faculty advisor.

Cognates

Each doctoral student is required to select two supportive cognate fields. One of these cognatres can be chosen within the same broad area as your specialization; however one must be outside the broad area of your specialization. Students may wish to choose both cognates outside of their specialization field which is perfectly acceptable. Depending upon your academic background, the range of credits required for each supportive cognate is between 3 and 15. The breadth and depth of each cognate is normally defined by the graduate faculty member selected to represent the cognate area. (Courses from a field of study that are utilized to fulfill the supportive cognate requirements must not be included in the area of specialization).

Specialization outside of the College of Education

The College requires that a specialization from a department other than Education be identified. This is defined as the intellectual content of a department outside Education. The specialization outside the College will normally be in a single department (e.g., History). In exceptional cases, it may be a series of courses from different departments containing a common thread (e.g., Ethnic Studies, which may draw upon courses based in several departments). The breadth and depth of the specialization outside the College is normally defined by the graduate faculty representative from that specialization serving on your Supervisory Committee.

Dissertation

EDUC 800 Dissertation (27 credits total)

Internship (On Leave status)

In accord with APA requirements and with accepted clinical guidelines, students are required to complete an internship experience following completion of both the written and oral general examinations. The internships must consist of at least 1500 hours completed with a 24 month period and must be under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. If the dissertation has not been defended before internship, continued work on the dissertation also may be pursued and is recommended. To qualify for licensure more than one licensed psychologist must be at the site which has a formal program of supervised internship activity. Faculty strongly encourage students to apply to APA-approved predoctoral internships.

Annual Student Evaluations required by the APA

Students are assessed by the core faculty in School Psychology on an annual basis to discuss their progress in the School Psychology progra. Issues of timely progress and professional development in general are the primary focus of these reviews.

Training Model: Scientist-Practitioner

The APA Committee on Accreditation (750 First St, NE, Washington, DC 20002; phone (202) 336-5500) monitors compliance with APA standards.

The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in accordance with University policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.

Residency Requirements

Effective March 2000 there is no minimum full-time registration requirement for the doctoral program.