EdD in Educational Psychology

Doctor of Education in Educational Psychology

Priority Application Deadline

August 1, 2026

Fall Term Begins

October 2026

The Doctor of Education in Educational Psychology program prepares students to assess, train, and provide strategies and methods to address P-12 school and community challenges by anticipating future needs through evidence-based research and culturally attuned practices. The Doctor of Education in Educational Psychology prepares individuals to meet the holistic and transformational needs of P-12 students and the community by addressing three domains:

1) Psychological Test Administration

2) Counseling

3) Scholar-Practitioner Researcher

Concentration in Mental Health Counseling:

The Concentration in Mental Health Counseling is designed to allow students to meet the academic requirements for the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Mental Health license. Graduates can practice as mental health counselors, opening up career opportunities (including inside and outside of the field of education). The curriculum includes advanced counseling courses, training in test administration, and a culminating experience in the form of a dissertation. Students must also complete a 600-hour internship within a PK-12 school setting.

Concentration in School Psychology

The Concentration in School Psychology is designed to allow those who have been trained as a School Psychologist – Specialist level, to further their education by becoming a change agent within the education field by becoming a scholar-practitioner researcher. Graduates can have a greater influence within their school communities by being skilled in program evaluation and authoring original research. In addition, graduates will be able to work at colleges and universities (e.g., administration, part-time or full-time faculty). The curriculum includes School Psychology-related coursework and a dissertation requirement.

100% online
Asynchronous and Synchronous

60 total credit hours

Finish in as few as 36 months

Dissertation is part of coursework

DCCA Mental Health License

Serve in educational or clinical settings

Learning Outcomes
Degree Requirements
Admission Requirements
Resources
Accreditation

Develop and apply advanced clinical skills to effectively assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of mental health concerns in PK-12 students, utilizing evidence-based practices and culturally responsive approaches.
Engage with an innovative, research-based, and real-world curriculum that emphasizes the development of strong clinical competencies, equipping them to meet the holistic and mental health needs of PK-12 students and deliver effective mental health services in educational settings.
Critically evaluate and apply scientific knowledge and research to inform the selection and implementation of effective mental health interventions, prevention strategies, and wellness approaches that promote the well-being of PK-12 students.
Synthesize the value of adaptation and change with applied 21st-century leadership, supervision, and consultation skills, adapting to the evolving needs of diverse and complex organizational systems in the provision of comprehensive mental health services within educational settings.

EPSY 700: Psychological Foundations of Human Growth and Development (3)
EPSY 703: Legal and Ethical Issues in Educational Psychology (3)
EPSY 704: Advanced Counseling Theories and Techniques (3)
EPSY 705: Advanced Group Facilitations (3)
EPSY 706: Career Development (3)
EPSY 707: Advanced Psychopathology in Children (3)
EPSY 708: SPED Assessment, Identification, and Planning (3)
EPSY 712: Program Evals, Stats, and Psychometric Methods (3)
EPSY 721: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: Targeted Counseling Interventions (3)
EPSY 723: Testing and Evaluation Processes in the School Setting (3)
EPSY 725: Introduction to Doctoral Research Methods (3)
EPSY 730: Clinical Interventions in Diverse Systems: Consultation, Supervision, and Practice (3)
EPSY 731: Cross-Cultural Counseling in a Mental Health and School Setting (3)
EPSY 800: Practicum (3)
EPSY 801: Internship A (300 hours)
EPSY 802: Internship B (300 hours)
EPSY 900: Dissertation I: Proposal and the Internal Review Board
EPSY 901: Dissertation II: Data Collection and Management
EPSY 902: Dissertation III: Data Analysis and Presentation
EPSY 903: Dissertation IV: Findings and Discussion

EdD in Educational Psychology with a Concentration in Mental Health Counseling

Core Curriculum:

EPSY 700 – Psychological Foundations of Human Growth and Development (3)
EPSY 703 – Legal and Ethical Issues in Educational Psychology (3)
EPSY 704 – Advanced Counseling Theories and Techniques (3)
EPSY 708 – SPED Assessment, Identification, and Planning (3)
EPSY 712 – Program Evaluation, Statistics, and Psychometric Methods (3)
EPSY 721 – Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: Targeted Counseling Interventions (3)
EPSY 725 – Introduction to Doctoral Research Methods (3)

Concentration in Mental Health Counseling:

EPSY 705 – Advanced Group Facilitations (3)
EPSY 706 – Career Development (3)
EPSY 707 – Advanced Psychopathology in Children (3)
EPSY 723 – Testing and Evaluation Processes in the School Setting (3)
EPSY 730 – Clinical Interventions in Diverse Systems: Consultation, Supervision, and Practice (3)
EPSY 731 – Cross-Cultural Counseling in a Mental Health and School Setting (3)

Clinical for Concentration in Mental Health Counseling:

EPSY 800 – Practicum (3)
EPSY 801 – Internship A (3)
EPSY 802 – Internship B (3)

Dissertation:

EPSY 900 – Dissertation I (3)
EPSY 901 – Dissertation II (3)
EPSY 902 – Dissertation III (3)
EPSY 903 – Dissertation IV (3)

EdD in Educational Psychology with a Concentration in School Psychology

Core Curriculum:

EPSY 700 – Psychological Foundations of Human Growth and Development (3)
EPSY 703 – Legal and Ethical Issues in Educational Psychology (3)
EPSY 704 – Advanced Counseling Theories and Techniques (3)
EPSY 708 – SPED Assessment, Identification, and Planning (3)
EPSY 712 – Program Evaluation, Statistics, and Psychometric Methods (3)
EPSY 721 – Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: Targeted Counseling Interventions (3)
EPSY 725 – Introduction to Doctoral Research Methods (3)

Concentration in School Psychology:

EPSY 780 – Introduction to Testing (3)
EPSY 781 – Introduction to School Psychology (3)
EPSY 782 – Applied Leadership and Practice in Diverse Systems (3)
EPSY 783 – Consultation, Supervision, and Practice (3)
EPSY 784 – Family, School, and Community Partnerships (3)
EPSY 785 – Achievement Testing (3)
EPSY 786 – Cognitive Assessment (4)
EPSY 787 – Behavioral & Social-Emotional Assessment and Intervention (4)
EPSY 788 – Cognitive Assessment II (4)
EPSY 789 – Practicum (3)
EPSY 790 – Internship A (3)
EPSY 791 – Internship B (3)

Dissertation:

EPSY 900 – Dissertation I (3)
EPSY 901 – Dissertation II (3)
EPSY 902 – Dissertation III (3)
EPSY 903 – Dissertation IV (3)

Completed application form and application fee.
Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (must submit transcript from the student’s master’s degree program).
A current professional resume.
A personal statement that must include an overview of personal and professional goals as well as a reflection on previous and current applicable experiences.
International candidates from countries where English is not the native language must meet TOEFL requirements.