PhD in School Psychology in Syracuse United States | Syracuse University

Syracuse University | Syracuse United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 35,010
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Syracuse University's school psychology PhD program equips students with research and practical skills to support children in educational and youth-focused environments. This program delivers exceptional doctoral training, enabling graduates to assist children both directly and through collaboration with parents, educators, and caregivers. It provides comprehensive doctoral education encompassing health service psychology (HSP) preparation, following the scientist-practitioner approach. Students learn to make evidence-based decisions, integrate multiple data sources, assess service effectiveness, and demonstrate cultural competence while honoring diversity.

Graduates meet all New York State certification and licensure standards. The program mandates at least one year of full-time residency at Syracuse University, plus two additional years of full-time study. Earning the doctorate requires a minimum of three years of full-time academic work.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Application requirements include but are not limited to:
Three letters of recommendation
Personal Statement of Purpose (indicate at least one faculty member you are interested in working with)
Resume or Curriculum Vitae

An approved empirical research product demonstrating competence in the use of an advanced statistical or quantitative method:

A research product that demonstrates competence in the use of an advanced statistical or quantitative method may include one of the following options:

(b-1) submitting a manuscript based on empirical research using an advanced statistical or quantitative method for peer review, or

(b-2) successfully defending a thesis, qualifying exam, or dissertation using an advanced statistical or quantitative method. Specific statistical or quantitative methods on which the product is based may be different from those in the student's elective coursework or desired specialization areas in psychology.

To confirm that this requirement is met, the student must:

Submit to the committee a two-paragraph description about at the initiation of the project or proposal of the milestone: indicate the advanced statistical or quantitative method to be used in their project, along with a statement that the student alone will conduct the advanced statistical or quantitative method analysis. The committee will indicate if the proposal is sufficient for this requirement.
After the completion of the project, the committee must review and approve the final product along with a short statement confirming that they conducted the advanced statistical or quantitative method.

Tuition USD 35,010
Syracuse, NY, United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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