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Accelerate your career and help students overcome obstacles. Capella’s PsyD in School Psychology equips you with theoretical and practical tools to assess students, consult with school personnel, and supervise school psychologists.
Develop your expertise through online coursework, graduate teaching, clinical practicum, and internships. Gain the skills to pursue supervisory positions in school districts or higher education and make a lasting difference in the lives of students.
Use the code SPRING to waive the $50 application fee
Applicants must provide the following information for admission to Capella programs and specializations:
GRE and GMAT are not required for admission.
Additional requirements for Doctor of Psychology programs are:
International Student Requirements
If you completed your most recent academic coursework, degree, or credential at an institution outside the United States, regardless of your citizenship or where you currently live, you are considered an international applicant.
In addition to the above admission requirements, you will need to submit these materials:
Learn more about international student admissions.
A more structured learning format with an active peer community and faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
$540 per credit, 140 coursework credits, 50 max transfer credits
Coursework
$540 Per quarter credit
140 coursework credits
Coursework
What is coursework?$540
Practicum and internship
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Included in coursework costs; 2 quarters of practicum and 4 quarters of internship. Minimum of 400 supervised practicum hours; minimum of 1,500 supervised internship hours
Practicum and internship
What is practicum?—
Included in coursework costs; 2 quarters of practicum and 4 quarters of internship. Minimum of 400 supervised practicum hours; minimum of 1,500 supervised internship hours
Residency
$8,970
4 required; travel, lodging, meals and other expenses not included. 2 one-week sessions and 2 two-week sessions.
Residency
$8,970
4 required; travel, lodging, meals and other expenses not included. 2 one-week sessions and 2 two-week sessions.
Comprehensive exam
$2,780 Per quarter
Comprehensive exam
$2,780
Per quarter
Resource kit fee
$175
Per quarter, coursework phase only; includes eBooks, textbooks, interactive media, software, course packs, articles, test kits, and other instructional materials
Resource kit fee
$175
Per quarter, coursework phase only; includes eBooks, textbooks, interactive media, software, course packs, articles, test kits, and other instructional materials
Application fee
$50 One-time fee
Application fee
$50
One-time fee
Tuition and program length are unique to you
Your total tuition and program length depend on a variety of factors:
The cost scenarios below are examples based on general program pricing and 2020–21 Capella tuition rates, and assume the average number of transfer credits a student brings into the program. Pacing information is current as of January 1, 2020. These rates are the same nationwide and may change depending on factors affecting program length and price. You are responsible for paying your own travel costs related to residencies, including plane, hotel, and food expenses.
To discuss whether the specialization you’re interested in has additional factors that may affect program cost and length, contact a Capella enrollment counselor.
Complete each milestone at the pace of the fastest 25% of students |
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Coursework: $540/credit 21 quarters |
$75,600.00 |
1 Week Residency: $1,495 2 |
$2,990.00 |
2 Week Residency: $2,990 2 |
$5,980.00 |
Comprehensive Exam 1 quarter |
$2,780.00 |
Sub-total
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$87,350.00 |
Est. Scholarship Savings*
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$-20,000.00 |
Est. Subtotal with Scholarship Savings*
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$67,350.00 |
Resource kit fee: $175 21 quarters |
$3,675.00 |
Application fee: $50 one-time fee |
$50.00 |
Est. Total with Scholarship Savings* 23 quarters |
$71,025.00 |
*Eligibility rules apply. Connect with us for details.
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The PsyD in School Psychology curriculum is focused on theoretical and practical skills for consultation, supervision, evaluation, research, ethics, intervention, and prevention strategies in the field. The program includes a blend of online coursework, clinical practicum, and internships.
PSY8335 |
Consultation and Collaboration in the School
This course provides an overview of consultation theory, research, and practice in psychology and education. In this course, learners study the rationale and techniques used in consultation and collaboration with teachers, parents, administrators, and other school personnel for the purpose of preventing and remediating the learning and adjustment problems of school-aged children. Learners familiarize themselves with the history and status of consultation, conceptual foundations and models, processes, intervention and evaluation considerations, practice and ethical issues, and training approaches to consultation. |
5 quarter credits |
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PSY8338 |
Child and Adolescent Development for School Psychologists
This course focuses on the development of children and adolescents from infancy through adolescence. Learners apply a developmental framework to the process of designing, evaluating, and monitoring interventions to address complex school needs and apply information about developmental skills to evidence-based school- and district-level interventions. In addition, learners analyze the impact of multiple complex and challenging family issues on student development and apply an understanding of types of diversity along a developmental continuum to student needs at the school and district level. |
5 quarter credits |
PSY8251 * |
Neuropsychological Assessment
In this course, learners study current theories, research, and methods used in the neuropsychological assessment of various mental disorders in adults, children, and adolescents. Learners review various neuropsychological screening and assessment instruments, clinical interviewing methods, and neuropsychological test batteries that are commonly used in the evaluation and assessment of neuropsychological disorders. Learners are introduced to functional neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, as well as to common syndromes and disease processes that can impair the human brain and central nervous system functioning. In addition, learners investigate the role of emotional functioning and effort within the context of the overall neuropsychological assessment process and gain an understanding of how to write a neuropsychological report. For PsyD learners only. Prerequisite(s): PSY8230. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
5 quarter credits |
PSY7320 * |
Advanced Biological Psychology
Learners in this course examine the biological factors related to psychopathology. The course emphasizes research problems and methods currently being explored in biological psychology. Topics include the role of genetic factors in psychopathology, the influence of physical and emotional trauma on brain function, biological considerations in treatment planning, addictive phenomena, and other clinically relevant subjects. Prerequisite(s): PSY7310. Learners in the PsyD in School Psychology degree program are exempt from this prerequisite. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
5 quarter credits |
Develop your skills for clinical practice, including psychological and neuropsychological assessment, clinical supervision and consultation, psychopathology of children and adolescents, and collaboration in school systems.
On successful completion of this program, you should be able to:
Review the Capella career exploration guide to learn more about this program and career paths to explore.
Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. Here are some of the jobs and employment settings to consider with a PsyD in School Psychology.
Related job titles to explore*
Employment settings to explore
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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