PhD in School Psychology

Whether you see yourself supporting children’s mental health, providing school-based interventions, training future school psychologists or creating policies, DU’s APANASP accredited School Psychology PhD program sets you up for success. With a 100% employment rate, our graduates work in private practice, medical clinics, university settings, departments of education and public schools.
Our coursework prioritizes addressing systemic factors alongside individual needs, striving for equity in schools, communities and systems. With a scientist-practitioner model, an ecological and justice lens, and a hands-on, graduated approach to field experiences, our program is dedicated to bettering the lives of children and families.
The curriculum provides a strong foundation in interpersonal relations; developmental, psychological and learning theories; general and special education; and legal, ethical and professional standards of practice. Professional skills and advanced training are required in research, measurement, program evaluation, assessment, prevention, intervention and consultation with family, school and community professionals.

Bachelors degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution.

University GPA requirement: The minimum grade point average for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver must meet one of the following criteria:

• A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the baccalaureate degree.
• A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree.
• An earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or the recognized equivalent from an international institution supersedes the minimum GPA requirement for the baccalaureate.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework completed for applicants who have not earned a master’s degree or higher.