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Master of Psychology Pre-Specialist in Education: 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

Learners studying Psychology Pre-Specialist in Education: School Psychology can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
And communicate findings to diverse audiences
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Adjunct instructor
Behaviour therapist
Behavioural consultant
Board-certified behaviour analyst
Case manager
Certified psychological assistant
Psychometrist
Research field assessor
Research interview specialist
Statistical analyst

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). Grade guidance from source: Overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (3.00 on prior graduate work)
Individual programmes may set higher requirements and GRE/GMAT/MAT.

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
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 70

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results (if applicable)
Credential Evaluation (if applicable)
Curriculum Vitae.

How to apply

Check the programme requirements and deadlines: fall June 1
Spring October 1
Departments may differ. Apply online through the institution's official application portal 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
Then apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$30,996 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	Scholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle.

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.