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Tuition USD 662 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 444 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 36 months
Deadline 2001-11-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Conway, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The School Psychology at University of Central Arkansas is a MSc 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 662 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 444 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Conway, 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. Professional School Psychology
  2. Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling
  3. Advanced Psychological Statistics
  4. Advanced Developmental Psychology
  5. Psychopathology
  6. Research Design
  7. Individual and Organizational Consultation
  8. Psycho-Educational Assessment I
  9. Identification and Remediation of Learning Problems
  10. Physiological Psychology or Psychopharmacology

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.7

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.7 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).

  • Graduate School application
  • Scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) \xc2\x96 general test
  • Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework
  • SP Program Application
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation from professional references qualified to comment on your academic and professional potential
  • Prerequisite coursework\xc2\x9712 semester hours of undergraduate psychology coursework including:
    • General Psychology
    • Statistics
  • Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check (see program information for details)
  • On-campus interviews are generally required for program applicants.\xc2\xa0
  • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 662 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 444 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 662 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 444 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of Central Arkansas 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 University of Central Arkansas

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    University of Central Arkansas

    Conway, United States

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    University Profile
    • Application Deadline 2001-11-17
    • Start Date 2018-01-11
    • Language English
    • Duration 36 months