Program Overview
The Psychology ( School Psychology Concentration) at Middle Tennessee State University is a MA 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 Psychology ( School Psychology Concentration) 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
- Tuition: USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Murfreesboro, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology ( School Psychology Concentration) programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'PSY 6060 - School Psychology: Ethics and Practice 3 credit hours\', \'PSY 6080 - Interventions with Children and Adolescents 3 credit hours\', \'PSY 6100 - Intellectual Assessment 3 credit hours\', \'PSY 6101 - Laboratory in Intellectual Assessment 1 credit hours\', \'PSY 6140 - Practicum: School Psychology 3 credit hours\', \'PSY 6750 - Psychology and Assessment of Learning Disabilities 3 credit hours\', \'PSY 6760 - Educational Assessment 1 credit hours\', "PSY 6770 - Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions for Children\'s Emotional Problems 3 credit hours", \'PSY 6875 - Practicum: Consultation/Collaboration in School Psychology 3 credit hours\', \'PSY 6120 - Developmental Psychology: Child 3 credit hours\', \'PSY 6130 - Developmental Psychology: Adolescent 3 credit hours\', \'PSY 6410 - Development Across the Lifespan 3 credit hours\', \'Research Methods (3 hours)\', \'PSY 7200 - School Neuropsychology 3 credit hours\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission RequirementsAdmission to the Specialist in Education degree with a concentration in School Psychology requires:
- an earned master\xc2\x92s degree in psychology, educational psychology, or school counseling from an accredited university or college. Normally, candidates should have completed all courses listed under the M.A. program for the Pre-Specialist in Education: School Psychology concentration;
- an acceptable grade point average in all college work taken;
- a minimum score of 291 (current scale) or 900 (former scale) on the combined verbal and quantitative measures of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
- submit application with the appropriate application fee (online atwww.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php);
- submit official scores on the GRE-a minimum of 291 (current scale) or 900 (former scale) on the combined Verbal and Quantitative sections is expected;
- submit official transcripts of all previous college work;
- submit the supplemental School Psychology program application (found online at www.mtsu.edu/schoolpsychology);
- submit three (3) reference forms (found online at www.mtsu.edu/schoolpsychology). It is recommended that at least two references should be completed by faculty who can attest to the applicant\'s academic abilities;
- submit a current curriculum vita that includes education and employment history, research involvement, volunteer activities, references, and awards/scholarships;
- submit a statement of purpose, including reasons for interest in the field of school psychology and the program at MTSU and a description of professional goals. (Typically two to three [2-3] pages in length.)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Middle Tennessee State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Middle Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months