University Of Southern Mississippi School Psychology PhD

The School Psychology training at USM prepares behavioral scientists who can apply their skills to the solution of a broad range of problems related to the processes of education. Our program is based on the scientist-practitioner model with an emphasis in applied behavior analysis. Generalized, empirically-based problem-solving skills represent the program's primary emphasis and are seen as essential for graduates to assume the diverse role associated with school psychology today and in the future.