Program Overview
The Counseling Psychology at Tennessee State University is a MSc programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Counseling Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Nashville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Biological Bases of Behavior
- Statistics & Methodology
- Cognitive/Affective Bases of Behavior
- Professional Issues and Ethics in Counseling Psychology
- Counseling and Interviewing Skills
- Abnormal Psychology
- Theories of Personality
- Statistics & Computer Applications
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A completed application for Admission to Graduate School and\na non-refundable $35.00 application fee
- Official transcripts and authorized school records with a\ncourse-by-course listing of courses and grades received; such transcripts must\nhave been evaluated by a foreign educational credential agency, at the\nstudent\xc2\x92s expense.
- A complete listing of acceptable agencies can be found on\nthe NACES Website
- Applicable test scores, such as GMAT, GRE, FE, MAT, etc.
- Copy of current, valid passport
- Evidence of financial resources sufficient to provide\ntuition and fees for the academic year (minimum of $28,500 USD) and an\naffidavit of support
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-04-18
About Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University
Nashville, United States
Tennessee State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 24 months