Graduate School of Education

Welcome to the School Psychology Program at the University of California, Riverside

The GSOE offers an APA accredited and NASP approved Ph.D. program in School Psychology that also leads to a state of California PPS credential. (The program does not currently offer a Masters Plus Credential only program.)The program is full time only and is typically completed in five and a half years (4 years on campus and a 5 year internship). The admissions process is very competitive and prospective applicants are encouraged to review the School Psychology web site to learn more about the admissions process.

Most students enter directly into the Ph.D. program after completing a bachelor’s degree, but the program also offers opportunities for individuals who already have a masters degree in School Psychology.

The program emphasizes developing skills in school environments including acquiring experience in systems reform and the implementation of the response to intervention approach to School Psychology Service delivery. Graduates work in school, university and clinic settings. (Please see the program’s website for more information about the graduate student outcomes).

 All students will be advised by a member of School Psychology core faculty, but opportunities also exist to collaborate and possibly be co-advised by GSOE faculty in Special Education and Educational Psychology .

The School Psychology Program is accredited by
 the American Psychological Association and
approved by the National Association of School
 Psychologist.
 
 American psychological Association
 Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
  750 first Street
 NE Washington, DC 20002-4242
   (202)336-5979

National Association of School Psychologist
4340 East West Highway, Suite 402
 Bethesda, MD 20814