Location:

Chicago, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Doctorate

Specialty:

School Psychology, School Psychology

Program Overview

Program Description:

Equipping practitioners to address the social and emotional needs of students, the Psy.D. School Psychology degree prepares students for licensure as School Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists in the State of Illinois. Combining our NASP-approved Ed.S. School Psychology curriculum with additional coursework, internship, and dissertation requirements—this 100-credit, Psy.D. School Psychology program prepares graduates for clinical practice with a doctorate degree in psychology.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, “Employment of psychologists is projected to grow 12 percent from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Job prospects should be best for those who have a doctoral degree in an applied specialty and those with a specialist or doctoral degree in school psychology.”

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) since 2011. To learn more about WSCUC, please see their contact information via this link https://www.wscuc.org.

Scholarships:

Yes