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Tuition USD 8,476 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,476 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 36 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Arcata, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The School Psychology at Humboldt State University is a MA programme in Psychology over 36 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 School 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

  1. Duration: 36 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 8,476 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,476 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Arcata, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the School Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:

  1. Clinical Psychologist
  2. Organisational Psychologist
  3. Researcher
  4. Counsellor
  5. Human Resources Specialist
  6. Behaviour Analyst

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Advanced Developmental Psychopathology
  2. Applied Research
  3. Diversity in Research
  4. Psychological Foundations/School Psychology
  5. Legal & Ethical Foundations in School Psychology
  6. Psychopharmacology
  7. School Psychology Internship
  8. Graduate Teaching Assistantship

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 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).

  • All applicants must have a bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university with a GPA minimum of 3.0. All applicants must have some experience in human services and/or research. All applicants must have goals that match the program\'s objectives.

  • All applicants are required to complete the following prerequisistes prior to admission: General Psychology; Research Methods; Introductory Statistics; Developmental Psychology; Personality Theory OR Abnormal Psychology, and Tests and Measurement (this course may be taken during the graduate program).

  • All applicants must provide passing scores on the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) prior to fieldwork placement in the program.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 8,476 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,476 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 8,476 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,476 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Humboldt 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 Humboldt State University

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Humboldt State University

Arcata, United States

Humboldt 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
  • Language English
  • Duration 36 months