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.
School psychologist programs include coursework in education and psychology because their work addresses both education and mental health components of studentsâ development. Industrialâorganizational psychologists typically need a masterâs degree, usually including courses in industrialâorganizational psychology, statistics, and research design.