Educational Psychology - School Psychology Track
Help your community with meaningful research
This program prepares school psychologists to become leaders in the field using evidence-based practice, and to evaluate and investigate these practices to ensure effective outcomes for their clients and meaningfully contribute to the field. The track trains school psychologists to produce credible research that meaningfully benefits children, families, schools, teachers, and communities.
Learning Model
Face-to-Face
Credit Hours
92 credits
Students typically transfer 30 hours from a qualifying Master’s program.
Tuition Estimates
Average In or Out of State
$415-500 per credit hour
Tuition rates are based on your residency determination of Texas Resident, Non-Resident, or Foreign. Please consult the Admissions site for more information.
About This Program
This is a 92 credit hour hybrid program. Most of the degree requirements can be completed online, with some face-to-face courses required.
If you have a master's degree in psychology or counseling (including an M.Ed. in Educational Psychology) and wish to complete coursework to be eligible for licensure or certification as a school psychologist but are not interested in the Ph.D., please consider our 15-hour School Psychology Certificate.
This track prepares students to become leaders in school psychology, capable not only of providing the full range of professional services but also of effectively leading teams, mentoring/supervising trainees, and offering professional development opportunities for other educators.
The School Psychology Track further emphasizes students’ skill development in the ongoing evaluation and monitoring of interventions. Students are mentored in the field to simultaneously engage in the provision of psychological services in educational settings and evaluate each stage of service delivery. This is accomplished through community and school-based experiences that accompany coursework in each year of study. These experiences are carefully and uniquely guided by university-supported clinical staff and researchers who facilitate partnerships across area schools, especially those in rural communities without access to comprehensive and integrated school psychological services.
You have questions, we have answers
What career opportunities does this degree provide?
This program prepares school psychologists to become leaders in the field. Many graduates have continued working in schools and advanced their careers into leadership positions such as special education directors, special education coordinators, and lead school psychologist roles. Other graduates have transitioned into higher education as faculty members in school psychology programs.
How do I become a school psychologist?
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) licenses school psychologists in the State of Texas as Licensed School Psychologists (LSP). The LSP can be obtained with a graduate degree in psychology with the completion of at least 60 hours, including a practicum and internship in school psychology. The Texas licensure requirements can be found on the TSBEP website. Information on licensing and credentialing requirements in other states can be found at NASP's website.
Why choose school psychology at Texas Tech University?
Most students in the School Psychology Track live outside of the Lubbock area and already work in public schools as school psychologists. Prospective students are drawn to our program because they aspire to refine their skills and advance their careers, but as full-time employees, they require a more flexible schedule than traditional school psychology programs offer.
Typically, school psychology doctoral programs are face-to-face and have weekly in-person class requirements. Many programs also prohibit students from working full-time because of the rigorous coursework demands. Although our program is not 100% online, our hybrid modality makes training as a school psychologist possible for many who live in more remote locations or just need a lesser face-to-face commitment for family or employment reasons.
Key Courses
EPSY 6349: Doctoral Seminar in Self-Appraisal of Intervention Implementation
In this course, students analyze intervention implementation in the context of research into practical issues. Students collect evidence of effective intervention implementation, analyze observation skills and techniques, and evaluate behavioral recommendations.
EPSY 6379: Foundations of Educational Research
This course assists students in developing an understanding of the field of educational research. Major types of research designs, data collection strategies, and procedures for analyzing and integrating data are emphasized.
EPSY 6302: Survey Research in Education
The course content explores the design and implementation of survey methodology in educational settings. Students learn about sampling techniques, questionnaire design, data analysis, and strategies for disseminating findings to specific audiences.
EPSY 5360: Practical Educational Program Evaluation
In this course, students explore the systematic process of program evaluation. They develop the knowledge and skills necessary to collect and analyze data and to evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs.
EPSY 6349: Doctoral Seminar in Supervision in School Psychology
This course is designed to facilitate a professional learning community of school psychology supervisors. Students explore best practices in mentorship and supervision to enhance the skills of practicum students, interns, and early career practitioners.
Why School Psychology?
Become a Leader
Advance your career to the next level. Many of our students are practicing school psychologists who are passionate about their work and want to have a greater influence in school settings. Our course sequence spans educational psychology and school psychology, with opportunities to connect with other programs such as educational leadership and educational policy.
High Standards
Our hybrid model accommodates individuals who need more flexibility to balance work and family. Flexibility does not mean lower expectations. We are committed to maintaining the integrity of your training and equipping you with skills that will give you a competitive edge for leadership roles.
Professional Mentorship
The school psychology faculty is committed to your excellence. It is important for us to build relationships with our students, so regardless of distance, we want you to feel connected to the program. From acceptance to graduation and beyond, we are here for you.
More info about this program
What does a hybrid program look like?
The school psychology track is structured to accommodate individuals who work full-time and live outside the Lubbock area or out of state. Most courses are offered online with scheduled synchronous meeting times, though a few have face-to-face components that require students to travel to the Lubbock campus periodically throughout the semester. As with any doctoral program, the expectations are challenging, but the in-person requirements are relatively lower.
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