PhD in School Psychology - Waco

A Career Helping Children

Your passion is to make a difference in the lives of children and families, and you thrive on the educational success of students. You can take your passion to new heights with a doctoral degree in School Psychology and open new career opportunities through research in the field. The 101-hour PhD includes coursework, research and a one-year internship.

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Students who are fully funded

Baylor’s PhD in School Psychology students receive 100% tuition remission along with a multi-year research or teaching assistantship. 

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Designated

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education recognizes Baylor University as a “Doctoral University: Very High Research Activity” or “Research 1” institution. 

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Internship Placement

Our students have obtained APA-accredited internships for the past four years. 

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Ranking

Earn your degree at one of the Nation’s top College Learning Communities for 2024 according to U.S. News and World Report. 

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NASP Accredited

Baylor's EdS and PhD programs are fully accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), confirming they meet high national standards. NASP accreditation ensures quality, bolsters employer confidence in our graduates, and provides a pathway for graduates to access NASP’s national certification.

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Professional Opportunities in Waco

Baylor University has many opportunities for PhD students to thrive clinically. The Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities (BCDD) houses several clinics that focus on the developmental needs of children and adolescents. The Baylor Autism Resource Clinic (BARC) is housed in the BCDD and is coordinated by Dr. Kelsey Ragan, a licensed psychologist with her PhD in school psychology. The BARC provides opportunities for PhD students to participate in psychological and psychoeducational assessments, social skills groups, Autism assessments, and research.

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