Program Overview

School Psychologist Programme

The School Psychologist programme at Radboud University is designed for qualified psychologists or (ortho)pedagogues with a diagnosis certificate. The programme aims to train students to become school psychologists, enabling them to contribute to their school at all levels.

Programme Description

This two-year dual programme covers the full spectrum from individual (learning) problems to (co-)determining supra-school policy. The programme focuses on the entire education chain, from primary education to higher education, including secondary vocational education. Students will learn to deal with different levels of questions, ranging from prevention and signalling to treatment and referral.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the programme, applicants must:

• Have completed a university degree in orthopaedagogy or developmental psychology
• Have a diagnostic endorsement (NIP or NVO)
• Work at least 24 hours a week (paid) in an educational or educational care institution

Programme Outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to:

• Call themselves Child and Youth Psychologist NIP
• Register in the Child and Youth Register NIP and in the register of the Stichting Kwaliteitsregister Jeugd (SKJ)
• Supervise individual pupils directly, in terms of identification, diagnostics, advice, guidance, and (short-term) treatment
• Advise and guide teachers and school teams and initiate and implement supra-school care activities
• Influence the pedagogical climate at their school, introduce new learning methods, and draw up and implement a school-wide anti-bullying policy

Starting Date and Costs

The programme starts on 24 August 2026, and the costs are €22,252, VAT-free.

Educational Method and Language

The programme is taught on-site, and the main language is Dutch.

Accreditation

The programme is accredited by the NIP, and students can register in the Register of Child and Youth Psychologists NIP after completing the programme.

Testimonials

Several alumni have shared their experiences with the programme, highlighting its value in deepening their knowledge and skills as remedial educationalists or psychologists in education. They emphasize the programme's focus on practice, the importance of the group, and the support provided by supervisors.

Additional Courses

Radboud Centre Social Sciences also offers other courses, such as "Solution-Oriented Working" and "Neuropsychological Diagnostics in Children and Adolescents," which may be of interest to those pursuing a career in school psychology.