Program Overview
The School Psychology at University of Rhode Island 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 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 25,772 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,362 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Kingston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the School Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Experimental Design
- Learning Disabilities: Assessment and Intervention
- Reading Acquisition and Reading Disability: Research and Implications for Practice
- Behavior Analysis and Change
- Multicultural Issues in Psychology: Theory, Research, and Practice
- Development
- Developmental Psychopathology
- School Psychological Consultation
- Psychological Services I: Administration and Interpretation of Cognitive Tests
- Field Experience In Psychological Services
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A complete application file includes:
- Complete, submitted online Application Form
- Non-refundable application fee submitted via online application as a credit card payment or as an electronic check
- Personal statement (submitted via online application)
- College transcript(s) submitted via online application
- Letters of recommendation (2 or 3, depending on program; submitted online)
- Test score reports sent directly by the testing institution; the ETS institution code for the University of Rhode Island is 3919
- Individual Departments may require additional materials, including resumes, professional portfolios, and official reports of standardized tests. Please contact the Department directly for more information.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 25,772 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,362 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 25,772 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,362 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, United States
University of Rhode Island 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 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months