biology biÂ·olÂ·oÂ·gy (bÄ«-Ål'É-jÄ) n. The science of life and of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution. It includes botany and zoology. The life processes or characteristic phenomena of a group or category of living organisms.
One of the best routes to a career as a school psychologist is a Psychology Doctorate (Psy.D) degree with a specialty in school psychology. Students enrolled in these programs will perform clinical research in specific areas of specialization, based on their specific preferences in this field.
The education needed to become a school psychologist requires at least a master's degree in psychology. Many employers prefer that school psychologists hold a PhD in the subject which requires an additional 2-4 years of schooling. Salary. In 2012, the median salary for school psychologists, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics was $67,650.