Overview

Designed With You in Mind

We offer three different options within the Applied Psychology program at Tarleton State University:

The Thesis option is designed for students who want to conduct and publish independent empirical research in the discipline, and is the best option for those who plan to continue on to doctoral study.

The Applied Project option is designed for students who do not plan on continuing with doctoral study, but wish to engage in a capstone experience that will involve applying the knowledge and skills acquired by their advanced study in the psychological sciences.

The Teaching Track option is the choice for students seeking a career as an adjunct seeking a career in teaching lower level psychology courses in community colleges.

Career Opportunities

Psychologists are employed and in high demand in a variety of different areas. The wide array of career options allow graduates of our program to connect their passion for psychology to the purpose of professionalism. Career options for psychologists include:

Psychological Research Manager

Marketing Data Analyst

Training and Development Consultant

Learning Specialist

Community College Faculty

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Behavioral Statistics

Research Methods

Theories of Learning

Advanced Quantitative Methods and Experimental Design

History and Systems

Advanced Psycholinguistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-20 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-09 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

Psychology Counselling Psychology View 812 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to Tarleton State University – Graduate Studies

Undergraduate major in Psychology (Those lacking the desired background will be require to complete leveling work in statistics and research for psychology.)

Complete and submit the Apply Texas Online Application

Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework (A GPA of 2.5 or higher is required for the last 60 hours of coursework)

Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on the last 60 hours are not require to take the GRE, MAT, or MFT tests. Students with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 will be require to submit test scores.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

14829 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 14829 USD per year during 12 months.
National

14829 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14829 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

7467 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 7467 USD per year during 12 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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