Overview

Key Features

Graduates of the Master of GIS Degree program at the University of Central Arkansas are expected to be reflective and competent professionals committed to the increased understanding of human behavior, continuing professional development, best practices in school psychology, cultural respect and diversity, and ethical standards of professional practice as articulated by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

Housed within the Department of Psychology and Counseling in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, the Specialist in Education program emphasizes the professional identity of school psychology specialists within the broader field of psychology, a breadth and depth of professional training that prepares candidates to competently perform a variety of school psychology functions, and an education that values and respects cultural diversity among candidates, faculty, and service recipients.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional School Psychology

Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling

Advanced Psychological Statistics

Advanced Developmental Psychology

Psychopathology

Research Design

Psycho-Educational Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Materials should be submitted the UCA Graduate school via this site: Graduate School
A UCA Graduate Application (Graduate School Admissions)
Official transcripts of all completed college coursework to the Graduate School Office
Official Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores on the General Test to the Graduate School Office Use UCA’s school code: 6012 – If you already have a graduate degree, you are not required to submit GRE scores.
School Psychology Program application by completing the online application form
Three letters of recommendation from former college professors or individuals otherwise qualified to comment on the applicant’s professional and academic potential
Essay: Statement of Career Path and Aspirations – a 500-word essay focusing on your career aspirations as a school psychology specialist and research interests.
Current resume or vita

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Tuition Fee

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International

13000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13000 USD per year during 12 months.
National

13000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13000 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

7500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7500 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Conway

878 - 1274 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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