School Psychology

The School Psychology Program at the University of Georgia has a long and distinguished history in the field. Our faculty has established themselves in a variety of complementary fields of scholarship, all of which are relevant to the practice of psychology with school-age children and adolescents. A recent study published in a premier school psychology journal ranked the University of Georgia School Psychology Program as amongst the top five school psychology programs [Kranzler, Grapin, & Daley, (2011 Research productivity and scholarly impact of APA-accredited school psychology programs. Journal of School Psychology].

We are proud of our program and our graduates. Our program alumni hold positions of professional leadership in variety of settings and have been recognized with several awards, such as the Lightner Witmer Award, Jack Bard Distinguished Service Award, and are Fellows of the School Psychology Division of the American Psychological Association.

Approximately a quarter of our graduates take university positions as researchers and teachers, 35% are employed in educational settings, and 42% work in clinical settings (e.g., hospitals, clinics, agencies) or private practice. Our graduates currently are employed at diverse and prestigious institutions, such as the University of Texas, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Los Angeles Unified School District, Gwinnett County (Georgia) Public Schools, Texas A & M University, Indiana University, Cobb County (Georgia) Public Schools, Riverside Publishing Company, and the College of William and Mary, and are independent practice in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada), California, and Illinois, among many others. For additional information regarding entering cohorts and program graduates, please see Student Admission Outcome and Other Data.

The Ph.D. program in Educational Psychology with a specialization in School Psychology at The University of Georgia is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA; additional information can be obtained from the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association at 202-336-5979 or in writing at: Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, APA, 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242) and NCATE through the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The Ph.D. program is consistent with psychology licensure and school psychology certification for public school work in Georgia and in most other states. Some states may have additional requirements.

If desired, you may contact our faculty directly via E-mail if you have specific questions or wish to make an application