Mount Pleasant,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in School Psychology in Mount Pleasant United States | Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University
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Mount Pleasant United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,440
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Recognized by the American Psychological Association (APA)1, the Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology program builds upon specialist-level training to equip school psychologists for broader roles within educational systems and communities. This program develops professionals capable of delivering diverse mental health services, leading initiatives to create comprehensive support systems for children, families, and schools, and overseeing school psychology service teams.
Rooted in the scientist-practitioner approach, the curriculum focuses on applying behavioral science principles within educational and community settings. Instruction emphasizes evidence-based practice, teaching students to ground their work (including consultation, intervention, and assessment) in scientific research while evaluating outcomes to enhance services and advance the field. The program cultivates cultural competence regarding ethnic minority populations and promotes awareness of and accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum admission requirements include an undergraduate major in psychology or at least 15 semester hours of psychology and a 3.0 overall grade point average. A background in scientific psychology and basic research methodology including statistics and experimental psychology is strongly weighted to assure that students will be conversant with research. Students who do not meet the required 15 semester hours of basic psychology courses, but appear qualified for doctoral study, are required to remedy deficiencies as part of their initial coursework
Students entering with a BA/BS degree will be required to complete 106 credit hours. Those entering with an MA/MS degree in School Psychology will be required to complete approximately 70 graduate hours. Students are required to complete at least two (2) years of academic training at Central Michigan University.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 PBT/79 IBT.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5.
Students entering with a BA/BS degree will be required to complete 106 credit hours. Those entering with an MA/MS degree in School Psychology will be required to complete approximately 70 graduate hours. Students are required to complete at least two (2) years of academic training at Central Michigan University.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 PBT/79 IBT.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5.
Tuition
USD
19,440