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Overview
The objective of this School Psychology program offered at Pennsylvania State University is to develop a psychologist capable of providing health care who is interested in and knowledgeable about education and psychology in the school setting. The school psychologist must utilize professional skill and knowledge about children and youth to make contributions that are meaningful to and utilized by teachers, other school personnel, and parents. The development of competencies needed by a fully qualified school psychologist requires at least the education represented by a doctoral degree.
Features
Practicum facilities, in addition to those in nearby public schools, include:
- the Center for Educational Diagnosis and Remediation,
- the School Psychology Clinic,
- the Communication Disorders Clinic,
- the Reading Center, and
- the Psychology Clinic.
Facilities for work with children are also available through other academic units, as well as through assistantship assignments.
Accreditation
The program has been accredited by the American Psychological Association, the National Commission for Accreditation in Teacher Education (NASP), and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Human Development, Health, & Education From a Global Perspective
- Professional Issues in School Psychology
- Development Across the Life Span
- Supervision of Pupil Service Personnel
- Social Aspects of Behavior in Education
- Psychoeducational Interventions
- School-Based Psychological Interventions for Children and Youth
- Academic Instruction and Intervention
- Psychological and Educational Evaluation of Exceptional Children
- Special Education, School Governance, and School Law
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Psychology Educational Psychology View 1187 other Masters in Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA B
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- An undergraduate major emphasizing work in psychology and/or education is preferred;
- A minimum of one-third of graduate credits of A quality;
- GPA of B or higher;
- Satisfactory recommendations from two or more professors, preferably psychologists;
- Graduate Record Examination scores.
Tuition Fee
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International
39248 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 39248 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
23082 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23082 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for University Park
1000 - 1500 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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