UCSB School Psychology Ph.D. Program Handbook - 2024

Sep 17, 2026

Handbook for University of California, Santa Barbara’s School Psychology Ph.D. program, prepared for Ph.D. students and faculty entering in Fall 2024 and later years. It outlines department and program missions, vision, faculty, accreditation context, and the doctoral program’s APA competencies. The document also covers licensure and credentialing, communications, coursework and fieldwork/practicum training, research structure, evaluations and timelines, library resources, and financial assistance, supporting consistent program guidance and planning.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages40

Reading Time1 h 41 min

AccessFree to download

Preface

Core Program Faculty

Department Overview

Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology Program History

Department Mission

Department Faculty

Accreditation

Program Overview

Program Description

Program Philosophy and Goals

Doctoral Program APA Competencies

Licensure and Credentialing

Faculty and Students

Student Organizations and Facilities

Communication

Coursework

Fieldwork Training Opportunities / Practicum

Research Training Structure

Credentials and Evaluations

California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology

Evaluations

Student Evaluation Timelines

Resources and Support

UCSB and Gevirtz School Libraries

Financial Assistance

Plan of Study

School Psychology Program University of California, Santa Barbara A Handbook for Ph.D. Students and Faculty Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology Gevirtz Graduate School of Education University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9490 For Students Entering Fall 2024 and Subsequent Years The University of California Nondiscrimination Statement The University of California, in accordance with applicable Federal and State Laws and University policy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, medical condition (cancer-related), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran. The University also prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX and Sexual Harassment Compliance Office at (805) 893-2701 or [titleix.ucsb.edu](titleix.ucsb.edu); and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Discrimination Prevention at (805) 893-4504: 3211Phelps Hall, Santa Barbara, CA, 93106- 2065. Revised 8/2024 1 Table of Contents Preface.........................................................................................................................................................................................4 Core Program Faculty.............................................................................................................................................................5 Department of Counseling, Clinical and School Psychology Overview........................................................................7 Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology Program History .................................................................................................... 7 Department Mission ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Department Faculty .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Accreditation ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 The Gevirtz School Vision and Mission .................................................................................................................................................... 8 Program Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................8 Program Description ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Program Philosophy and Goals .................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Doctoral Program APA Competencies .................................................................................................................................................. 11 Licensure and Credentialing...................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Faculty and Students ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Student Org

FAQs

Who is this handbook for and which students does it apply to?

It is for Ph.D. students and faculty in the UCSB School Psychology program, specifically for students entering in Fall 2024 and subsequent years.

What core program topics does the handbook cover?

It covers department and program overviews, missions and vision, faculty, accreditation, APA competencies, coursework, fieldwork/practicum training, and research training structure.

How does the handbook address evaluation and credentialing?

It includes sections on licensure and credentialing, the California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology, evaluations, and student evaluation timelines.

Sep 17, 2026

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