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Master of Psychology Pre-Specialist in Education in School Psychology

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Psychology programme with a concentration in Pre-Specialist in Education: School Psychology at the Murfreesboro campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core concepts in Psychology Pre-Specialist in Education in School Psychology
interpret behavioral evidence
use ethical and evidence-informed approaches
and communicate findings and recommendations appropriately.

Career outcomes

Counsellor
Behavioral Health Specialist
Case Manager
Research Assistant
Program Coordinator

Curriculum

Graduate programme in Psychology with a Pre-Specialist in Education: School Psychology concentration. Courses include School Psychology: Ethics and Practice
Interventions with Children and Adolescents
Intellectual Assessment
Laboratory in Intellectual Assessment
Psychology and Assessment of Learning Disabilities
Educational Assessment
Introduction to School-Based Mental Health Services
Psychological Disorders of Children and Advanced Applied Behavioral Analysis.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution with a NACES course-by-course evaluation including GPA for non-US degrees
Overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75
Individual programmes may add GRE
GMAT or MAT scores
Recommendations and resumes. English proficiency proof unless exempt (https://intered.Mtsu.Edu/grad_students).

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution with a NACES course-by-course evaluation including GPA for non-US degrees; programme-specific tests (GRE, GMAT, MAT), recommendation letters and resumes where the programme requires; F-1 applicants submit identity proof and financial certification before the I-20

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 71 (4.5 on the new 1-6 scale)
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 70

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
Degree Certificate
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Purpose
Recommendation Letters
English Proficiency Evidence

How to apply

Check the programme requirements and deadlines: fall June 1
spring October departments may differ (official website Apply online at official website and pay the 50 USD non-refundable application fee. Upload official transcripts or a NACES course-by-course evaluation with GPA
proof of identity
English test scores unless exempt
programme items such as GRE
GMAT or MAT scores
recommendations or a resume. Wait for the College of Graduate Studies decision. Complete the immigration and financial documents for the I-20: passport copy
financial affidavit and proof of at least 36
500 USD (official website then apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$27,315 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Murfreesboro
Faculty or school	College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
Department	Psychology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Institutional or program-based scholarships may be available to eligible students. Award availability, value, and eligibility vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.