School Psychology
The mission of the University of Florida’s School Psychology Program is to prepare school psychology practitioners and scholars whose activities promote the psychological and educational development and well-being of children and youth.
Program Overview
This is an on-campus program, with a small student-to-faculty ratio, seated in a resource-rich university, serving a diverse surrounding community. That includes opportunities across the continental United States.
The School Psychology Program is grounded in a scientist-practitioner model as reflected in its commitment to a synthesis between science and practice throughout all academic and professional preparation opportunities.
Degree Opportunities
Specialist training consists of 80 graduate credit hours, including a year-long internship, and leads to the Education Specialist (EdS) degree.
Doctoral training consists of 136 graduate credit hours, including a year-long internship, early research experience, and dissertation, and leads to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.
The EdS and PhD programs are fully accredited by the Florida Department of Education and approved as “Nationally Recognized” programs by the Council for the Accreditation of Educational Programs (CAEP) through the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The PhD program is also fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) |
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Years to Complete |
3 years | 5-6 years |
Credit Hours |
76 hours | 139 hours |
Practicum |
Yes, First & Second years Under Supervision by a Certified School Psychologist |
Yes, First & Second years Under Supervision by a Certified School PsychologistAdvanced practicum can be completed in a variety of school and clinical settings under the supervision of licensed psychologists. |
Internship |
Yes, 1 year | Yes, 1 year |
Research & Dissertation |
No | Yes |
Eligible for Certification |
Yes | Yes |
Eligible for Licensure |
Yes, as a School Psychologist in a number of states, such as Florida | Yes, as a Psychologist |
Opportunities |
Most Ed.S. graduates work as school psychologists in the public schools, but many also work in clinics, hospitals, and other non-school settings. | Many Ph.D. graduates work in the public schools, but many also work in clinics, hospitals, and other non-school settings, as well as in universities as professors of school psychology. |
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Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.)
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