Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (PCOM) Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School Psychology program has been granted full accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Reaching the highest accreditation level is a nationally recognized achievement, showing that the program meets strict standards and ensures graduates are well-prepared to provide scientifically-based psychological services.
“Our school psychology community is very excited to have achieved this impressive milestone, and we are proud of our faculty and our students,” said Kate Tresco, PhD, director, PsyD program in school psychology. “The PCOM community and administration has been very committed and supportive of school psychology and the behavioral science programs, which fits seamlessly into the broader goals of the institution.”
Currently, the program has 32 students across all cohorts, with nine total graduates since the first graduating class in the summer of 2021. Notably, it's among only ten PsyD in school psychology programs listed on the APA's accredited doctoral programs roster.
“Our highly credentialed faculty have extensive experience in school psychology and are committed to supporting student growth and development across both foundational and applied skills,” said Tresco.
“Achieving this national recognition is a testament to the highest level of educational standards and commitment of PCOM to serve the mental health needs of children and their families in the schools and the community.”
Learn more about the Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology program at PCOM.
For the past 125 years, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) has trained thousands of highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists who practice a “whole person” approach to care—treating people, not just symptoms. PCOM, a private, not-for-profit accredited institution of higher education, operates three campuses (PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia) and offers doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, educational psychology, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and school psychology. The college also offers graduate degrees in applied behavior analysis, applied positive psychology, biomedical sciences, forensic medicine, medical laboratory science, mental health counseling, physician assistant studies, and school psychology. PCOM students learn the importance of health promotion, research, education and service to the community. Through its community-based Healthcare Centers, PCOM provides care to medically underserved populations. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 215-871-6100.
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