M.A. School Psychology at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.A. in School Psychology is not a terminal degree. It is awarded after the first year of graduate study only when combined with the Ed.S. and/or Ph.D. in School Psychology, and it cannot be used for certification or licensure as a school psychologist.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Educational and Psychological Studies | Duration: 31 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

The 31 credit hours comprise a 6-credit core (Behavior Theory and Classroom Learning; Lifespan Development) and 25 credits of required courses including Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior, Statistical Analysis for Educational Research I, Psychoeducational Diagnosis and Prescription I and II, Instructional Design I, Biological Bases for Learning Behavior and an introductory practicum (224 school-based clock hours over two semesters). Candidates complete a performance-based portfolio evaluated by School Psychology faculty.

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Application information

Entry requirements

School Psychology M.A.: not a terminal M.A.; admission is only through the Ed.S. or Ph.D. in School Psychology. Applicants must also meet University of South Florida graduate admission and English proficiency requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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