Northeastern University’s Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology program is accredited by the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists. The program is designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in school psychology. The ecological perspective and scientist-practitioner training model provide the foundation for the program’s educational goals. Students have an opportunity to learn how to conduct research, to use research to inform practice, and to contribute to the scientific foundation of professional practice.
Please visit Bouvé College Learning Outcomes for the specific student learning outcomes for this program.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Milestones
Comprehensive examination
Annual review
Mentored research project
Dissertation committee
Dissertation proposal
Dissertation defense
Core Requirements
A grade of B or higher is required in all coursework.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Professional | ||
CAEP 6365 | Seminar in School Psychology | 3 |
CAEP 7702 | Scholarship, Teaching, and Leadership in Applied Psychology | 3 |
CAEP 7732 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Community and Educational Settings | 3 |
Basic | ||
CAEP 6206 | Learning Principles | 3 |
CAEP 6218 | Infant, Child, and Adolescent Development | 3 |
or CAEP 6220 | Development Across the Life Span | |
CAEP 6390 | History and Systems of Psychology | 3 |
CAEP 7750 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 3 |
CAEP 7755 | Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior | 3 |
CAEP 7756 | Social Psychology in an Organizational and Ecological Context | 3 |
Elective Course | ||
Complete a total of 3 semester hours with faculty advisor's prior approval. | 3 | |
Multicultural Competency | ||
CAEP 6203 | Understanding Culture and Diversity | 3 |
CAEP 6394 | Advanced Multicultural Psychology | 3 |
Assessment and Intervention | ||
Coursework | ||
CAEP 6247 | Child and Adolesent Psychopathology | 3 |
CAEP 6345 | Promoting Youth Academic Success in Schools | 3 |
CAEP 6347 | Behavior Management | 3 |
CAEP 6350 | Introduction to Cognitive Assessment | 3 |
CAEP 6353 | Curriculum-Based Assessment and Data-Based Decision Making | 3 |
CAEP 6354 | Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment | 3 |
CAEP 6360 | Consultation and Program Evaluation | 3 |
CAEP 6401 | Counseling Children and Adolescents in Schools | 3 |
CAEP 6402 | Promoting Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Success in Schools | 3 |
Practicum | ||
CAEP 6400 | Prepracticum in School Psychology | 1 |
CAEP 6999 | Practicum Continuation | 0 |
CAEP 8415 | Practicum in School Psychology 1 | 2 |
CAEP 8416 | Practicum in School Psychology 2 | 2 |
Fieldwork | ||
Complete a minimum of 2 semester hours required per course, for a total of 8 semester hours: | ||
CAEP 7741 | Advanced Fieldwork 1 | 2 |
CAEP 7742 | Advanced Fieldwork 2 | 2 |
CAEP 7743 | Advanced Fieldwork 3 | 2 |
CAEP 7744 | Advanced Fieldwork 4 | 2 |
Internship | ||
Complete 3 semester hours. Prior to beginning internship consult with director, DCT, and/or the Doctoral Internship Seminar instructor. | 3 | |
Doctoral Internship | ||
Research | ||
CAEP 6202 | Research, Evaluation, and Data Analysis | 3 |
or NRSG 7712 | Quantitative Research Methods | |
CAEP 6328 | Single-Case Research Design | 3 |
CAEP 7703 | Grant Writing in the Health Professions | 3 |
CAEP 7711 | Measurement: Advanced Psychometric Principles | 3 |
CAEP 7712 | Intermediate Statistical Data Analysis Techniques | 3 |
CAEP 7716 | Advanced Research and Data Analyses 2 | 3 |
Dissertation
Code | Title | Hours |
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Dissertation Term 1 | ||
Dissertation Term 2 |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
97 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
Students who enter with a master's degree develop an individualized program of study with their advisor, which requires a minimum of 50 semester hours of credit.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Milestones
Comprehensive examination
Annual review
Mentored research project
Dissertation committee
Dissertation proposal
Dissertation defense
Core Requirements
A grade of B or higher is required in all course work.
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Complete 50 semester hours of approved course work. Consult your faculty advisor for acceptable courses. | 50 |
Dissertation
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete the following (repeatable) course twice: | ||
Dissertation Term 1 | ||
Dissertation Term 2 |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
50 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required