Online PsyD in Educational Psychology
A PsyD in educational psychology degree can expand your knowledge and skills through coursework in leadership, consultation, global education, research design, program development, law, ethics, equity, and social justice. Classes in multicultural counseling, developmental psychopathology, neuropsychology, and psychopharmacology deepen your understanding and can better help you support students and families. Exploring the doctorate in education psychology degree program opens more opportunities for aspiring educational psychologists. The PsyD School Psychology program helps you become a leader in the field of educational psychology and strengthens your ability to influence change in educational systems.
Once you complete your PsyD in Educational Psychology, you’ll be positioned to pursue teaching at the college and university level and will have been provided with the tools to excel within the field of educational psychology. Your clinical counseling skills are also valuable in special education and behavioral interventions. Your professional practice may also find a place in mental health clinics, government agencies, research organizations, and consulting firms.
The PsyD in educational psychology degree program is for those with a license, certificate and/or credential who want to practice school psychology.
Program Highlights
Online PsyD Program
The PsyD program is offered entirely online so that you can complete your doctorate in educational psychology from the location of your choice.
Varied Curriculum
The educational psychology doctoral program will give you the expertise to work within and make meaningful changes to educational policy and systems.
Professional Skills Development
Once you’ve completed your education psychology program and gained clinical experience, you’ll develop your ability to understand, apply, and integrate research and methodology in educational psychology.
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Degree Information
With your PsyD in educational psychology, you should be prepared to pursue a career as psychologist in the school system, either working with students directly, or from a more macro perspective, helping to design and implement changes in classrooms and institutions to make the education experience better for all involved. As a school psychologist, you should also be prepared to apply these same skills in teaching at the college and university level.
Our doctorate in Educational Psychology focuses on social justice, equity, and leadership and expands your knowledge of human development, school counseling, program evaluation, and research design. It has a special focus on developing you as a leader to successfully make systems/organizational changes. A doctorate in educational psychology graduate certificate offers professional development and potential career advancement for those working in the field of school psychology. It paves the way for potential careers in educational research, college/university teaching, program evaluation, consultation, supervision, and being competitive in the private practice realm of psychological services. So whether you want to take part in student services or simply advance your counselor education, the Ed Psychology graduate program provides the foundation needed to excel. The fully online program is designed for those who have a license or certification in educational psychology.
Student Learning Outcomes
Coursework for the PsyD educational psychology program or Doctorate in School Psychology program ensures you’re are well-versed in the following professional competency areas:
- Professional skills – Ability to apply educational psychology theory and educational leadership including: law, ethics and equity, neuropsychology, developmental psychopathology, psychopharmacology, multicultural counseling psychology, and consultation.
- Professional roles – Understanding of the diverse roles and needs of an applied educational psychologist at the doctoral level.
- Applied research – Development of advanced skills in the areas of program development and evaluation, as well as the application of qualitative research methodologies.
- Professional concepts – Skills in organizational consultation, small group consultation, and collaborative activities.
From exploring learning sciences to gaining practical experience as a school psychologist, this advanced graduate study equips you with the expertise to make a meaningful impact within educational communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between PsyD in Educational Psychology program and PhD program?
It depends on your preferred career goals. The PsyD program is leaning toward the application of psychological principles where you work directly with students, provide behavior analysis, and apply your counseling psychology skills in school settings. A PhD program is putting emphasis on research methods and contributing to the field through scholarly publications.
What scholarship and financial aid options are available?
Private and public scholarships can help you meet the cost of your education psychology, and Alliant offers institutional scholarships for many of our students. Learn more about these scholarship opportunities here. Additional financial aid is available for those who qualify in the form of loans, grants, federal work study, and military aid. Learn more in our Financial Options Guide.
When does the degree program start?
The graduate school psychology program is an eight-week term program and is open only for fall enrollment. Learn more with our eight-week term academic calendar.
How long does it take to complete the program?
The online PsyD in school psychology or educational psychology degree is a 50-credit program that takes a minimum of two years to complete, across 11 terms.
What is the modality of this program?
The PsyD in educational psychology program is offered online. All classes and coursework can be completed virtually, allowing you to tailor your doctorate educational psychology online study to your schedule. School psychologists can also continue their professional practice on a full-time basis while in a continuing education program.
This is a profession in which you can really change the hearts and minds of many and make a difference. There are many opportunities to be able to transform systems and provide support in more ways that increase your impact in the lives of your students.
Why Alliant
At Alliant, our mission is to prepare students for professional careers of service and leadership and to promote the discovery and application of knowledge to improve lives. We offer an education that is accredited, focused on practical knowledge and skills, connected with diverse faculty and alumni, and aimed at the student experience.
Why CSOE
CSOE offers a variety of degrees, certificates, and credentials in education that prepare you to make a lasting difference through teaching, counseling, leadership, advocacy, administration, management, and community work. Whether you’re looking for an online degree program or an in-person learning experience for your higher education, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
