This degree is a Doctorate of Philosophy with Certification in the Department of Educational, School & Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in School Psychology.This degree is part of the school psychology program, housed in the Department of Educational, School & Counseling Psychology.We prepare students to support the learning, behavior and mental health of youth and their families as well as support the enhancement of the educational and mental health systems that serve those children and families. Through their doctoral program of study, graduates are prepared to serve as researchers and scholars in higher education settings and leaders in clinical settings. Graduates of the program are eligible for licensure as a psychologist and state certification as a school psychologist, pending completion of additional examinations specified in their intended jurisdiction.Students admitted to this degree program also complete a master of arts in school psychology as part of the program.The master's program itself is not a terminal degree program.Students typically complete degree requirements (course work and comprehensive examination) for the master's by the end of their second year in the program.Students who have already completed an advanced degree in school psychology or a related field, including completion of a data-based graduate-level research project, might not be required to complete the master's.