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Admission
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Application Fee (waived w/promo SUMMER)
What You’ll Learn
Improve Student Performance
Develop and evaluate interventions designed to improve academic performance and behavioral life skills.
Work with Diversity
Analyze diversity and complex family issues; understand the impact on
performance at the school and district level.
Design Interventions
Fuse knowledge of school system structure and evidence-based practice
to design school- and district-level interventions.
Collaborate Effectively
Collaborate at a leadership level with school system professionals to
advance systemic improvement.
Develop Complex Programs
Use knowledge of research design, statistics, and measurement
techniques to develop programs based on best practices.
Uphold Standards
Integrate knowledge of professional, ethical, and legal standards of
performance and their impact.
Program Features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Scholar-Practitioner Faculty
Learn the latest in theory and practice from doctoral, licensed
practitioners who are actively engaged in their profession.
Convenient Online Learning
Access your engaging, online learning environment anytime, anywhere, with any device, and set your own schedule while meeting deadlines.
Traditional Values in Doctoral Education with Contemporary Technology Delivery
Coursework, residencies, clinical practicum, internship, and
research, mix traditional doctoral education with online
technology.
Aligned & Accredited
Capella University’s Education Preparation Provider (EPP) unit
is accredited based on the National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE) standards for a period of 8 years, from
10/22/2010 to 12/31/2018.*
* Capella University’s EPP is eligible for and will seek accreditation based on the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Standards during fall 2017/spring 2018. CAEP is the single specialized accreditor for educator preparation, and administers NCATE accreditation.
Cost & Learning Format
Online education isn’t one size fits all. We know you’re busy—you
need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way
around. Capella has learning and tuition formats to suit you, however
you learn.
Our original learning format offers extra structure for those who
want it. We'll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
Get the Details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
Ways to Save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
10% Military Discount
Active-duty military service members, their spouses, and veterans
could be eligible for a discount.
Transfer Credits
We can accept many transfer credits from regionally accredited
schools.
Employer Reimbursements
Many employers offer tuition reimbursement to employees, even if
there’s no formal program. Check with your manager or HR dept.
Accredited & Respected
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Sample Courses
The blended PsyD in School Psychology focuses on consultation,
supervision, evaluation, research, ethics, and intervention and
prevention strategies in the field, using a mix of online coursework
and practicum and internship field experiences.
Support to Reach the Finish Line
Our doctoral curriculum is designed to give you dedicated support
early in your program—so you can be confident in the steps to
completing your degree.
Residency
Enhance the skills you develop in your program coursework through
these intensive, onsite experiences with students and faculty.
Practicum / Internship
Apply your skills and knowledge in the field with direct-client
contact and supervision.
Some of the courses you will take:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSY8335 | Consultation and Collaboration in the Schools |
| PSY8338 | Child and Adolescent Development for School Psychologists |
| PSY8212 | Childhood Mental Health, Counseling, and Crisis Intervention/Prevention |
| PSY8251 | Neuropsychological Assessments |
| PSY7320 | Advanced Biological Psychology |
Faculty & Support
You’re never going it alone at Capella. Our dedicated faculty and support teams are waiting to guide, help, and
advise you through every step of your educational journey.
Enrollment Counselors
These folks are superstars. We hear it from our students (and grads).
They’re here to help find a program fit and set you up for
success.
Faculty
Our distinguished faculty members hold top credentials in their
fields. They’re here to teach the knowledge and skills you’ll need,
now.
Doctoral Advising
A doctoral degree takes special effort. It's why we offer expert
support at every step to keep you moving forward toward your
goal.
Career Center
For this team, it’s more than résumés and interview tips. It’s about
thoughtful and strategic career planning—beyond graduation.
Relevant Blog Posts
Difference Between School Counselors and School Psychologists
A side-by-side comparison of responsibilities, licensure, and degree requirements of school counselors and school psychologists.
Understanding the Differences Between Clinical and Non-Clinical Psychology
Learn how licensure, education methods, and workplaces differ in
clinical vs. non-clinical psychology.
3 Fast-Growing Fields in Psychology
Learn more about I/O Psychology, Clinical and Counseling Psychology,
and School Psychology.
Move Forward in Your Career
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our online doctoral degree in school psychology.
Related Job Titles to Explore*
- Adjunct or part-time faculty
- Administrator
- Consultant
- Diagnostician
- Full-time faculty
- Program evaluator
- Researcher
- School psychologist
Related Employment Settings to Explore
- Community college
- Community mental health clinic
- Consulting firm
- Government—state, federal
- Hospital
- Land-based or online college or university
- P-12 private school
- P-12 public/private school
- Private practice
*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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