Academic Program
School Psychology
Master the skills necessary to help children in school settings and the surrounding communities.
Our School Psychology program prepares students to effectively support the academic and social emotional success of children and adolescents. Working with faculty with extensive research and practice expertise, our students develop the skills and knowledge needed to address complex educational problems and lead systems level change.
About
School psychologists must follow best practices that are supported by empirical research. Our program trains graduates using a problem-solving model that approaches consultation, assessment and intervention from a behavior analytic framework and emphasizes the influences of family, community and culture in the problem-solving process.
Students in our Ed.S. and Ph.D. programs receive supervised practicum experience in school settings from the beginning and gain a knowledge and experimental underpinning in multicultural perspectives.
Our faculty and students engage in research in areas such as academic assessment and intervention, ADHD, autism, behavioral/emotional assessment and intervention, and pediatric school psychology, and they have published in journals and presented their research at national and international conferences.
Accreditation
Our programs have met the rigorous criteria and standards designed by the following governing boards to provide a top education for our students.
- Ph.D. program is accredited by the American Psychological Association, the National Association of School Psychologists and the Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Ed.S. program is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists and the Pennsylvania Department of Education
School Psychology Spotlight
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Lehigh Announces New Center Focused on Adaptive Technologies
The Center for Community-Driven Assistive Technologies (CDAT) will focus on life transitions, mobility enhancement, everyday activities, and access to living, working and learning spaces led by George DuPaul, professor of school psychology, and Vinod Namboodiri, Forlenza Chair of Health Innovation and Technology and professor of computer science and engineering.
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Hermetet Advocates for People with TS
Katrina Hermetet 15, Vice President of Medical & Scientific Affairs at the Tourette Association of America, contributed to an article that provides TLC viewers with valuable insights into Tourette Syndrome and tic disorders. It’s a resource designed to help audiences better understand what they’re seeing and foster greater understanding. Hermetet also makes an appearance in Episode 3 of “Baylen Out Loud” and provided medical advisory for all information about TS throughout the series.
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Sandilos Awarded Frank Hook Assistant Professorship
Lia Sandilos, assistant professor in the COE's School Psychology program, was recently awarded a Frank Hook Assistant Professorship for academic years 2024 - 2025 and 2025 - 2026. Frank Hook Assistant Professorships are awarded to Lehigh’s most outstanding junior scholar-teachers who also foster personal interaction and mentoring relationships with students.
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DuPaul Recognized as Most Prolific Author in the Field of ADHD
A recent bibliometric study recognizes COE Professor of School Psychology George DuPaul as the most prolific author in the field of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Faculty & Staff
Lori Gallagher Anderson
Coordinator, Counseling and School Psychology
Dr. Bridget V. Dever
Professor and Associate Dean for Research
Dr. George J. DuPaul
Professor
Dr. Robin Hojnoski
Professor and Acting Dean for the College of Education
Dr. Seth D. Laracy
Visiting Assistant Professor, Director of Clinical Training
Dr. Patricia H. Manz
Professor, Associate Chair of Education and Human Services Department
Dr. Lia E. Sandilos
Assistant Professor
Dr. Ethan R. Van Norman
Associate Professor and Program Director
