Dr.Kristin Arnold talks to students

Psy.D. in School Psychology

Become a School Psychologist

Gonzaga’s Psy.D. in School Psychology program is a doctorate level degree that prepares you to become a licensed-eligible psychologist.

Our curriculum focuses on the psychologist as a ‘scientist-practitioner’ and educates and trains you to apply the principles of psychology and education to support school-wide academic and emotional programs.

Upon graduation, you will become a licensed-eligible psychologist with the credentials to work in the following area:

  • PK-12 Schools
  • Hospitals
  • Residential Facilities
  • Higher Education
  • And many others

Our graduates will also have the education and training to gain licensure for private practice.

Depending on your level of education, we offer 2 pathways to earn your Psy.D. in School Psychology.

Pathways

Post-Baccalaureate Curriculum
Post-Certification Curriculum

Psy.D. Faculty

Addy Wissel

Addy Wissel, Ph.D.

Associate Dean & Chair, School Psychology

Dennis Sisco-Taylor, Ph.D.

Dennis Sisco-Taylor, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor & Director of Psy.D. Program in School Psychology

John Gallo

John Gallo, Ph.D

Assistant Professor & Director of Ed.S. Program in School Psychology

Kristin Arnold

Kristen Arnold, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor, School Psychology

(509) 313-3379

Dr. Kristen Arnold is an Assistant Professor and Ed.S. Program Director of School Psychology at Gonzaga University. Her work focuses on inclusive education, systems-level change, and the implementation of high-leverage practices to improve outcomes for...

Margaret Cox

Maggie Cox, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, School Psychology

Mark Derby

Mark Derby, Ph.D.

Professor, School Psychology