Overview
About the program
Candidates from the School Psychology MSc program offered at Emporia State University first learn to be members of multidisciplinary teams, completing initial training in association with candidates from disciplines such as adaptive education, early childhood, gifted education, educational administration, and clinical psychology. During this time, candidates learn theory, characteristics and methods related to preschool and school-aged children with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, mental retardation, autism, serious emotional disturbance, and more.
The Emporia State University School Psychology program seeks to develop scientist-practitioners, capable of delivering comprehensive and effective school psychological services in varied school contexts. The faculty are committed to interaction with candidates in a way which encourages their professional identity with the profession of school psychology. The intent is to create candidates who will promote the cognitive, behavioral, academic and social-emotional development of young children and adolescents, working with youth and families of diverse characteristics.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Analysis of Research
- Seminar in School Psychology
- Assessing Young Children with Special Needs
- Characteristics Mild/Moderate Disability
- Counseling in School Psychology
- Multiculturalism in School Psychology
- School-Based Prevention and Intervention
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Education Psychology School Counselling View 1324 other Masters in Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- GPA: 3.0
- Three letters of recommendation
- Non-native English speakers should submit official English proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test) scores. Non-native English speakers who do not submit a test score will need to take an English placement exam upon arrival to Emporia State University.
- Emporia State University offers beginner, intermediate and advanced courses for students who need to improve their communication skills.
- The duration of time to complete the Intensive English Program is based on the English Proficiency Test score as well as the student's initiative and performance in class. Students may be allowed to enroll in one or more academic courses while enrolled in the Intensive English Program depending on their placement scores.
Tuition Fee
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International
13195 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13195 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
13195 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13195 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Kansas City
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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