Overview
Designed With You in Mind
We offer three different options within the Applied Psychology program of 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
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology View 1218 other Masters in Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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.
Tuition Fee
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International
14290 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14290 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
14290 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14290 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
6820 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6820 USD per year during 24 months.
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.