School Psychology
Program Leader: Franci Crepeau-Hobson, PhD
Office: Lawrence Street Center, 1113
Phone: 303-315-6315
Email: franci.crepeau-hobson@ucdenver.edu
Website: https://education.ucdenver.edu/academics/doctoral/detail/School-Psychology-PsyD
Overview
The doctor of psychology (PsyD) degree in School Psychology is a 100 graduate semester-hour program that leads to eligibility for licensure as a school psychologist by the Colorado Department of Education and licensure as a psychologist by the Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners.
The PsyD program in School Psychology at CU Denver is accredited by the American Psychological Association (see the APA Accreditation website for further details). The program is also approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).
The CU Denver School Psychology Program, guided by the belief that all children can learn, is dedicated to providing both breadth and depth of professional training in a theoretically integrated, research-based learning environment. Consistent with a practitioner-scholar model, the PsyD Program in School Psychology prepares professional school psychologists through rigorous academic study integrated with intensive supervised clinical practice. The program includes an emphasis on prevention and the ecological influences on behavior, as well as respect for all aspects of diversity. Students also receive substantial training and preparation to work in diverse environments and the program infuses the promotion of advocacy and social justice throughout training experiences.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) School Psychologist Concentration Option
This optional concentration provides School Psychology students with the knowledge and skills to effectively serve bilingual learners in the school setting. In addition to the two required courses and practicum component, the Bilingual School Psychologist concentration consists of language proficiency assessments to ensure that candidates are adequately proficient in Spanish to provide psychoeducational services. CU Denver provides one of the few bilingual school psychology concentration areas in the country making our graduates even more desirable to potential employers.
Optional NME Graduate Credential
The Neurosequential Model in Education™ (NME) is an evidence-based framework that brings a neurodevelopmental and trauma-informed approach to educational and clinical settings. It is informed by what is known about neurobiology and the impact of trauma on the brain and in its applicability. Students who complete the two required courses in the NME credential will learn about basic brain structure and organization and the stress response system and how NME concepts can be applied in the classroom. Students will also receive an official certificate of completion in NME from the Neurosequential Network.
School of Psychology Admission Requirements
Successful applicants to the School Psychology (SPSY) program will have obtained a minimum 3.2 undergraduate GPA. Applicants will also submit a current resume or vita, a personal statement that outlines their reasons for pursuing a degree in School Psychology at CU Denver, and three letters of recommendation. The highest ranked applicants will be invited to a mandatory full-day virtual group interview that includes a program orientation and small group interviews. Interviewees will also complete a writing assignment. Individuals who are admitted to the program will be invited to an optional Admitted Students Gathering a few weeks after the interview.
Application materials are available at: http://www.ucdenver.edu/admissions/. All materials must be submitted online by December 1 for fall semester admissions. Application materials include the following:
- $50 application fee for domestic students, $75 application fee for international students (may be paid via credit card, e-check or by mailing in a check)
- letter of intent/personal statement
- resume or vita
- three letters of recommendation
- one official transcript from each higher education institution attended (in the original, sealed envelope)
Faculty
Professors:
Franci Crepeau-Hobson PhD, NCSP, LP, University of Northern Colorado | Program Director
Bryn Harris PhD, NCSP, LP, Indiana University
Clinical Assistant Professor
Rachel Stein, PhD, NCSP, LP, University of California at Santa Barbara