School Psychology

In the Department of Health & Behavior Studies

School Psychology

In the Department of Health & Behavioral Sciences

Welcome to the Program in School Psychology

The Applied Educational Psychology: School Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University offers doctoral education (PhD) with a focus on the application of psychological science to the promotion of learning and mental health in schools and other educational and mental health contexts. Our goal is to train beginning level doctoral school psychologists to work in schools, universities, research centers, testing companies and clinics that serve the educational and mental health needs of children, youth, and their families. Read More.

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Degree Programs

Master of Education (Ed.M.)

Our National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)-accredited Master of Education program stresses a firm grounding in the core areas of psychology, especially cognitive psychology, as well as in the tools traditionally used by school psychologists to apply their knowledge and skills to school settings.

Doctoral Program (Ph.D.)

Our American Psychological Association (APA)- and National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)- accredited doctoral program (Ph.D.) prepares students for certification as a school psychologist and licensure as a psychologist.

Contact Us

Program Director: Professor Stephen T. Peverly (Ph.D., Ed.M.)

Box: 001

Teachers College, Columbia University
528 Thorndike Hall

Contact Person: Professor Stephen T. Peverly (Ph.D., Ed.M.)

Phone: (212) 678-3942 Fax: (212) 678-3084

Email: stp4@tc.columbia.edu