Welcome! The Department of Educational Psychology sponsors Master of Arts/Sixth-Year and Doctor of Philosophy programs in school psychology.

The graduate programs in school psychology are integrated and organized programs of professional psychology that prepare scientist-practitioners whose primary professional interests involve children, families, and the educational process. The programs have an orientation that emphasizes the integration of theory and research relative to enhancing individual development. The programs also stress an empirically based intervention approach to the practice of school psychology.

We strive to improve educational and social systems for all by actively embracing diversity, promoting equity, and fostering justice through inclusive environments, and community engagement. The school psychology program falls within the Neag School of Education, and as such, we seek to uphold the Neag School's mission, values, and principles.

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Master's/Sixth-Year Program

The master's/sixth-year program is designed to prepare qualified school psychologists to practice in public schools or related educational settings. The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP Program Review Board, 803-323-2341) and the Connecticut State Board of Education.
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Ph.D. Program

The Ph.D. program in school psychology adheres to the scientist-practitioner model of graduate education in health service psychology. The training is designed to prepare students for the practice of health service psychology based on the scientific method and to promote the commitment to a career of research directed toward the advancement of the science of psychology. The program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (American Psychological Association, Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242; 202 336-5979; http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation).

Statement in compliance with Title 4, Department of Education; 34 CFR 668.43. Although we are an APA-approved program, it is unknown as to whether the degree requirements of this program meet the educational requirements for licensure in every US state and territory.

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Department News

Neag School Researchers, Alum Honored with AERA Awards

Michael Coyne, Franklin Tuitt, and Bob Pianta ’77 (ED), ’78 MA will receive the awards at the American Educational Research Association’s 2025 Annual Meeting

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