School Psychologist
Love psychology, problem-solving, and figuring out how people learn?
School psychologists help students with learning, behavior, social-emotional needs, and academic success. They work with students, teachers, and families to understand challenges and identify strategies and supports that can help students succeed.
Your impact: Help schools understand how students learn and what support can help them reach their potential.
Could this be me?
You might enjoy being a school psychologist if you:
- Love figuring out why people think, learn, or behave the way they do
- Enjoy solving complex problems
- Are curious and analytical
- Like psychology and human behavior
- Enjoy working with children and teenagers
- Are a good listener and communicator
- Pay attention to details
- Like using information and data to make decisions
- Want to help students overcome challenges
What would my day look like?
No two days are exactly alike! A school psychologist might:
- Meet with students individually or in small groups
- Conduct psychological and educational assessments
- Help identify learning, behavioral, or emotional needs
- Analyze information to better understand how a student learns
- Develop strategies and interventions to support students
- Collaborate with teachers, counselors, administrators, and families
- Help develop educational plans and accommodations
- Consult with teachers about ways to support individual students
- Provide crisis support when needed
- Help schools create programs that support students' mental health and well-being
How do I get there?
High School → Bachelor's Degree → Graduate Program in School Psychology → Required Internship → Florida Certification → School Psychologist
While you're in high school, explore courses and experiences related to psychology, biology, statistics, education, human development, and research