Doctorate in Education in Educational Psychology (EdD) Overview
Our Doctorate in Educational Psychology program prepares professionals to understand and address the complex needs of individuals across diverse settings. The curriculum integrates psychological principles with practical assessment tools, enabling graduates to identify challenges and create effective support plans. Graduates develop expertise applicable not only in school environments but also in community mental health centers, private practice, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and corporate settings. This comprehensive approach equips our alumni to successfully evaluate needs, implement evidence-based interventions, and collaborate with stakeholders, helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate developmental, emotional, and behavioral challenges while promoting positive mental health outcomes wherever they serve.
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.