Through research-driven partnerships, accessible academic programs, and ongoing professional development, UVA EHD is equipping educators and school-based professionals to deliver effective, evidence-based mental health support for today’s students.
The Education Specialist degree will prepare students to serve as certified school psychologists, helping to fill a critical shortage of these roles in Virginia and throughout the United States.
This statewide partnership is working to expand support for school mental health services by providing professional development, tele-mentoring, and research support to school districts in Virginia.
As a leading research partner in the National Center for Rural School Mental Health, our rural school projects focus on building evidence for interventions delivered in rural schools and building rural school capacity to identify, prevent, and intervene on student mental health problems.
At the Sheila C. Johnson Center for Clinical Services, we focus on delivering the highest quality, science-based clinical care in a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment.
Ready for the next step? Explore a selection of programs related to school mental health.
This program offers training in both clinical and school psychology. The program is one of only 14 APA-accredited combined programs, and the only Ph.D. program that integrates training in clinical and school psychology.
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The typical length of study is 5 years, including a one-year internship.
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The M.Ed. in counselor education program prepares students to become licensed counselors in K-12 schools and clinical mental health agencies, and institutions. Graduates are leaders, advocates and collaborators in respective work settings and communities.
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2 years
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The program prepares students to serve as certified school psychologists, with core knowledge and skills in providing the comprehensive assessment, intervention, and consultative services necessary for healthy child and youth development.
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The typical length of study is 3 years, including a one-year internship.
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