Department of Educational, School & Counseling Psychology
ESCP
Degrees & Certificates
Our degree programs offer a mix of online and on‑campus options, giving you the flexibility to pursue your goals in a wide variety of psychology and evaluation fields.
" I chose Mizzou because of the Missouri Prevention Science Institute, the strong fit with faculty and the competitive funding opportunities. I couldn't have chosen a better place to train as a school psychologist."
Why ESCP?
Since 1953
Counseling psychology APA accreditation
Since 1999
School psychology APA accreditation
$5.7 million
Grant funding in FY25
News
July 21, 2026
From Missouri to the world: CEHD honors faculty advancing research, teaching and human impact
Effective July 1, three faculty members have been named to endowed faculty appointments, recognizing sustained excellence in research, teaching and leadership. In addition, six early-career researchers have been selected to receive the 2026-27 Nentwig Faculty Excellence Awards, honoring faculty whose innovative scholarship is shaping the future of education, health and human development.
June 29, 2026
CEHD Announces Inaugural Cohort of Dean’s Faculty Fellows
The University of Missouri College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) has selected its first cohort of Dean’s Faculty Fellows, launching a new leadership development initiative designed to engage faculty in advancing the college’s strategic priorities.
April 23, 2026
Show Me Research Week Q&A
Each spring, Show Me Research Week brings the University of Missouri’s research community out of the lab and the classroom, and into conversation with one another. The week-long celebration highlights the wide range of scholarly and creative work being done by students at every level and invites the broader Mizzou community to take part. During this year’s event, 28 students from the College of Education and Human Development presented posters and shared their work. Here’s what two of them had to say about their research and their experiences at Show Me Research Week.
APA-Accredited Doctoral Programs
The Department of Educational, School & Counseling Psychology offers APA-accredited doctoral programs in Counseling Psychology and School Psychology, preparing students to become skilled researchers, practitioners and leaders in the field. With accreditation dating back to 1953 for Counseling Psychology and 1999 for School Psychology, students benefit from nationally recognized programs grounded in research, practice and professional excellence.