Doctor of Education in School Psychology
Dean of the College of Education: McIntosh
Co-Chairs of the Doctorate of Education in School Psychology Program: Coles, Wagner
Professors: McIntosh, Rife
Associate Professors: Brasfield, Dyer, Gillham, Schilling
Assistant Professors: Coles, Crates, Davis, Parker, Wagner
Assistant Professor of Teaching: Ochsner
Mission - The College of Education
The mission of the College of Education is to prepare caring, inclusive, innovative and highly qualified professionals.
Mission - The College of Education - Doctor of Education in School Psychology Degree
The mission of the Doctor of Education in School Psychology degree is to prepare tomorrow’s leaders to plan strategically, communicate effectively in the modern world and promote positive change and well-being for children and families within diverse populations, settings and professional environments.
Description
The Doctor of Education in School Psychology features applied and professional training with dissertation support. The program content is directly aligned with the National Association of School Psychologists Standards for Graduate Preparation of School Psychologists and prepares students for school psychology credentialing and professional activities in educational, clinical and research settings.
Accreditation
The University of Findlay is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Preparatory programs offered by the College of Education for prospective teachers and other school personnel are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Doctor of Education in School Psychology is handled through the Office of Admissions, which is the office that handles all graduate admissions to The University of Findlay.
To be considered for initial acceptance, candidates must:
- Possess a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited institution.
- Have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Submit an online application form.
- Supply two letters of recommendation, which will include an assessment of the candidate’s ability to perform doctoral-level work.
- Submit official transcripts, which can be in the form of attested credentials from a University-recognized document verification agency, of all baccalaureate-level work.
- Supply a Curriculum Vita or resume.
- Supply a Statement of Purpose.
- Supply a writing sample.
- Interview (face-to-face or online) with College of Education faculty.
To obtain full candidate doctoral status, candidates must complete EDUC 700: Writing as a Doctoral Scholar with a “B” or better.
Students, whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from a University of Findlay approved English speaking university, must meet the previously listed admission conditions, plus the following for full admission:
- Must have a verified International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 8 composite score with all bands at 7.5 or above, or an equivalent score as indicated on the University of Findlay's English Exam Admission Standards. Full admission is dependent on satisfying all admission requirements.
- Provide an affidavit of financial support (original), if not an American citizen or permanent resident.
Additionally, if the applicant supplies a non-U.S. school transcripts the University's Office of International Admissions and Services may require additional specific documentation. Contact the Office of International Admissions at 800-472-9502 ext. 4558 or https://www.findlay.edu/admissions/international/.
Degree Requirements
Students receiving a
Doctor of Education in School Psychology degree are required to complete the following courses:
Required Courses
| EDAD 578 | Educational Law | 3 |
| EDFI 675 | The Science of Reading for Literacy Leaders | 3 |
| EDPY 600 | Role and Function of the School Psychologist | 3 |
| EDPY 602 | Developmental Child Psychopathology and Interventions | 3 |
| EDPY 604 | Issues and Practices in Special Education | 3 |
| EDPY 606 | Psychoeducational Assessment and Interventions I | 3 |
| EDPY 608 | Psychoeducational Assessment and Interventions II | 3 |
| EDPY 610 | Practicum I in School Psychology | 3 |
| EDPY 611 | Counseling Theories and Techniques | 3 |
| EDPY 612 | Psychoeducational Assessment and Interventions III | 3 |
| EDPY 614 | Practicum II in School Psychology | 3 |
| EDPY 616 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| EDPY 618 | Behavior Management: Classroom Discipline and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support | 3 |
| EDPY 620 | Internship I in School Psychology | 8 |
| EDPY 622 | Internship II in School Psychology | 6 |
| EDPY 624 | Internship III in School Psychology | 4 |
| EDUC 500 | Being an Educational Leader | 3 |
| EDUC 502 | Collaboration: Education and Community | 3 |
| EDUC 505 | Research for the Educational Leader | 3 |
| EDUC 700 | Writing as a Doctoral Scholar | 3 |
| EDUC 701 | Orientation to Doctoral Study | 3 |
| EDUC 707 | Global Dimensions and Perspectives on Diversity | 3 |
| EDUC 750 | Research I: Literature Review | 3 |
| EDUC 751 | Research I: Dissertation | 1 |
| EDUC 760 | Research II: Quantitative Research and Measurement | 3 |
| EDUC 763 | Single-Case Research Design and Analysis | 3 |
| EDUC 765 | Research II: Qualitative Research and Measurement | 3 |
| EDUC 770 | Research III: Research Design and Proposal Development | 3 |
| EDUC 771 | Research III Dissertation | 1 |
| EDUC 780 | Research IV: Data Analysis Coaching | 3 |
| EDUC 781 | Research IV Dissertation | 1 |
| EDUC 790 | Dissemination of Research | 3 |
| EDUC 791 | Dissertation Submission | 0 |
Effective as of 7/10/2023