Program Content

The University of Cincinnati prepares students at two levels in school psychology. The first level is reflected in the Specialist-level (Ed.S.) Program which includes 2 years of full-time study followed by a 10-month (1500 clock hour), full-time, supervised internship in a school setting. Students complete a masters degree in the course of this 3-year program. This specialist-level preparation leads to Ohio Department of Education licensure in school psychology in Ohio. It also meets training requirements for National Certification in School Psychology administered through the National Association of School Psychologists and consistent with these national standards, meets licensure requirements for many other states. When supplemented by the required post-certification experiences in school psychology, the Specialist-Level Program meets the eligibility requirements for entrance to the Ohio State Board of Psychology licensing examination in school psychology.

The second level of preparation leads to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in School Psychology. Based on a comprehensive 5-year program of study, the doctoral program includes 3 years (including summers) of coursework and integrative field experiences, a 1500-hour (minimum) full-time internship consistent with APA doctoral internship requirements, and research and dissertation requirements. The Doctoral Program, when supplemented by the required doctoral internship and post-doctoral experience, meets the eligibility criteria for entrance to the Ohio State Board of Psychology licensing examination in psychology. The Program also is listed as a Designated Doctoral Program in Psychology by the Council for the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. Thus graduates are eligible for listing in the National Register if they complete a doctoral-level internship experience consistent with the requirements of the National register. However, students should be aware these standards have requirements that are not always met in a school-based setting.

Specialist Level Curriculum Sequence

Doctoral Curriculum Sequence