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LP – Psy.D. School Psychology

Psy.D. School Psychology

Elevate your career in psychology with our comprehensive Psy.D. School Psychology program, designed to equip you with diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative expertise for school or clinical settings.

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Accreditation

Accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA)

Time to Completion

5 years post-B.A.
3 years post-specialist

Post Specialist Entry

Complete only 36 credits to earn doctorate degree

Program Description

Expand your diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative expertise with our Psy.D. School Psychology program, designed for those eager to excel in school or clinical settings.

Pursue Licensure: Our comprehensive program prepares you to pursue licensure as a school psychologist or clinical psychologist in Illinois, integrating our NASP-approved Ed.S. School Psychology curriculum with:

  • Additional Advanced Coursework
  • Hands-on Internship
  • Dissertation Requirements

Gain a Competitive Edge: Our program’s practical training and advanced courses provide you with a significant advantage in the job market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for school psychologists is projected to grow by six percent from 2021 to 2031.

Post Specialist Entry Option
While you may apply for this program post-bachelor’s, our Psy.D. School Psychology program offers a unique entry option for those with a specialist certificate or degree in school psychology:

  • Admitted students with a NASP-approved or accredited specialist evel certificate or degree in school psychology will only need to complete an additional 36 credits to earn their doctoral degree.

Elevate your career in psychology with our comprehensive Psy.D. School Psychology program.

Accreditation

The School Psychology Psy.D. program at the Chicago Campus is accredited by the American Psychological Association through 2034.

Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:

The American Psychological Association
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
750 First Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20002-4242
202.336.5979

Career Pathways

The vast majority of school psychology graduates go on to work as school psychologists in elementary and high schools, where they use specialized skills and knowledge to impact their work with children, families, and schools.

Additional fields of work include:

  • Private Practice
  • School-Based Health Centers
  • Community-Based Health Centers
  • Hospitals
  • Juvenile Justice Centers

Locations

testimonial

Keeshawna Brooks, Ph.D.

Associate Department Chair of the School Psychology Department
“We continue to be amazed by our students and their resilience and commitment to their training. We look forward to continuing to support our future leaders in school psychology.”

Our Approach

The Chicago School Approach is an immersive, applied learning model focused on developing professionals who can address present challenges and anticipate future needs. It combines four core elements of The Chicago School experience—Education, Innovation, Community, and Impact—to give students a practical and solutions-oriented education.

Education

Preparing tomorrow’s integrated health professionals.

Highly regarded by academic leaders, 20 programs at The Chicago School have earned programmatic accreditation.

Innovation

Embracing next-gen learning and practice.

Several programs offer Immersive Residencies, for skill-building and professional guidance.

Community

Creating connection, inclusion, and belonging.

52% of students identify as first-gen, prompting us to build the First Generation Student Success Program.

Impact

Supporting individuals, organizations, and communities.

500+ community partners offer internships, practicums and community service opportunities.
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