Texas A&M University #30

 Texas A&M University #30

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Student life as an Aggie means Midnight Yells the night before every home football game, placing pennies on a campus statue for good luck and making friends among a diverse student body of almost 60,000 – and, of course, working hard and preparing for the future through one of Texas A&M University’s over 130 degree programs. From the four-day, student-run freshman orientation camp known as Fish Camp to the Elephant Walk, a symbolic procession of graduating seniors walking together around campus, a student’s four (or more) years in Aggieland can be full of life-changing experiences.
Texas A&M University is the oldest university in the state. Founded in 1876, the university is located on a campus of over 5,000 acres in College Station, Texas. Today, Texas A&M is one of the nation’s largest universities, and is ranked by the U.S. News and World Report among the top 100 universities in the country. Among the schools many highly respected programs, the departments of psychology and educational psychology are noteworthy for their variety of specialization tracks and their numerous opportunities for student research.

Texas A&M University Accreditation Details

Texas A&M University has been fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to bestow degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels.
The American Psychological Association has accredited the Department of Psychology’s clinical psychology program and the Department of Educational Psychology’s counseling psychology and school psychology programs.

Texas A&M Application Requirements

Be sure to check with a Texas A&M admissions officer or visit the university’s admissions home page for up-to-date deadlines and requirements. Here’s what you’ll need to apply for admission:
Undergraduate

• Freshman applicants need to submit official high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores and two essays on assigned topics.
• Transfer students need to submit official college transcripts and an essay on an assigned topic. 24 credits of transferable college coursework and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 are considered the minimum requirements for transfer admission.
• Apply early. Freshman applicants in particular should start planning application about a year prior to their intended start date. For incoming freshmen, Texas A&M begins reviewing applications for fall admission in August of the preceding year, and stops accepting applications that December. Transfer applicants have from January to March of the same year to apply for fall admission.
• Texas A&M suggests that interested students visit campus and attend an informational session before applying.

Graduate

• It is important to note that Texas A&M’s psychology programs do not offer terminal master’s degrees. Graduate students in the psychology programs must be seeking a Ph.D in order to be admitted.
• Graduate degree candidates should apply online using the ApplyTexas electronic application, and will also need to furnish GRE scores and official transcripts from every college previously attended.
• Letters of recommendation, statements of purpose and curricula vitae should be sent directly to the applicant’s intended department.
• For admission into Texas A&M’s doctoral psychology programs, a GPA of 3.5 and a GRE score of 1200 are considered minimum requirements. All applications to the psychology department’s graduate programs are due by December 1.
• For the Department of Educational Psychology’s school psychology and counseling psychology programs, completed application materials must be submitted by December 1. Admission to either of these programs requires an interview. The typical GPA of admitted students is a 3.0.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Undergraduate
The total yearly cost of attendance for an in-state, undergraduate student studying full-time at Texas A&M University is approximately $27,272 as of 2016. This includes tuition and fees, room and board, and estimated expenses for books, travel and personal necessities.
Over 70 percent of Texas A&M students receive some type of financial aid. This may come in the form of loans, grants, work-study, waivers or scholarships. For Texas residents with a family income below $60,000 per year who meet eligibility requirements, Texas A&M has pledged to provide enough scholarships and grants to cover tuition costs (not including fees) through the Aggie Assurance program.
Graduate
As of the 2016-2017 academic year, Texas residents pay $6,918 in tuition and fees for full-time study at Texas A&M. Non-residents are charged $14,544.
Texas residents pursuing graduate study at Texas A&M are eligible for the need-based Texas Aggie Graduate Grant, an award of up to $1,500 per semester. Graduate students can also apply for graduate assistantships to help offset educational expenses. These generally require about 20 hours of work per week, and earnings are paid directly to the student rather than being counted toward financial aid packages.
All graduate students admitted into the Department of Psychology are awarded a assistantship or fellowship providing a monthly salary.

Psychology and Counseling Degrees at Texas A&M University

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
Undergraduate psychology students elect to complete either a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree. The psychology coursework requirements are the same for either, with the differences between the two residing in foreign language and physical/biological science requirements.

Psychology majors start with a core of classes including elementary statistics and experimental psychology. On this foundation, students continue to build their own curricula by choosing courses from specified topic clusters, with options including abnormal, developmental or social psychology and psychology of learning or sensation and perception. A diversity credit, selected from classes like cross-cultural psychology, human sexuality or the psychology of stereotypes and prejudices rounds out the psychology major’s education. Texas A&M’s also psychology department encourages students to participate in undergraduate research, and provides ample opportunity to do so.
Department of Psychology Graduate Programs
Texas A&M’s Department of Psychology awards Ph.Ds in six areas of specialization: Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Social and Personality Psychology. Graduate students work with faculty in their area of specialization in conducting research. The student/faculty ratio for graduate studies is roughly 3:1.
Department of Educational Psychology Graduate Programs
The Department of Educational Psychology offers two doctoral psychology programs, one in counseling psychology and one in school psychology.
The Counseling Psychology program is designed to train counseling psychologists as scientist-practitioners who promote the health and well-being of their clients and their communities through theoretically based, empirically supported strategies and services. Doctoral candidates entering the program with a bachelor’s degree typically take about 5 to 6 years to complete all coursework before beginning their required one-year internship.
The School Psychology program prepares graduates to work with children and adolescents in a variety of private and institutional settings, including public schools, universities and community-based educational organizations. Degree candidates begin field experiences in public schools from their very first year of study, and all candidates are expected to join research teams with faculty mentors. Areas of educational psychology research at Texas A&M University include language and literacy acquisition, developmental disabilities and peer relationships among children.

#30 Texas A&M University

Georgia State University #31

Georgia State University #31

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Georgia State University, which is commonly referred to as GSU, is a well-known higher learning institution located in downtown Atlanta. It is one of the four universities that makes up the official University System of Georgia.

Georgia State serves over 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students every year. Most of the students are full-time and after graduating stay local, so the university has had a strong economic impact on the city. Georgia State was founded in the 1910’s as the Georgia School of Technology. Over the years, more and more local students from other colleges also attended classes until the school became Georgia State University in 1969. It is now one of the most active and respected universities in the state.
Class sizes are fairly small and students are encouraged to directly interact with faculty. George State officially emphasizes undergraduate degrees over graduate studies. Students can select from around 200 fields of undergraduate study. This includes double majors, honors program and independent study. The university is actually comprised of eight colleges, which includes the Schools of Policy Studies, Public Health and Nursing and Health Professions. It also includes the Colleges of Law, Business, Education and Arts and Sciences. Some of the most popular bachelor’s degrees include nursing, business, accounting, psychology and early childhood education.
Students are encouraged to participate in the many available school clubs and organizations. There are groups based on cultures, academics, social activism, community service, the environment and popular hobbies. The Georgia State Panthers participate in NCAA Division I team events every year. George State has over 30 Greek sororities and fraternities. There are free fitness classes, intramural sports and school-sponsored city trips. The city of Atlanta is a busy metropolitan area with theaters, museums, local organizations and professional baseball, football and basketball teams.
Because of George State’s ideal urban location, there are plenty of jobs and internships available. The most notable alumni is Hollywood actress Julia Roberts.

Georgia State University Accreditation Details

-Georgia State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools’ Commission on Colleges.
-The American Psychological Association accredits the following programs: the Doctoral Internship and the Doctoral Programs in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology and School Psychology.

Georgia State University Application Requirements

Undergraduate applications are accepted up until March for the following fall semester. Prospective freshman must submit a completed application, official high school transcripts and ACT or SAT exam scores. Although they are not required, personal essays are highly recommended. Prospective students’ high school transcripts must reflect four units of English and math, three of science and social studies and two of a foreign language. The minimum GPA for applicants is 2.9. These application requirements will vary for transfer or international students.
When it comes to graduate students, students must apply through their target College, so they are responsible to directly contact their program for the additional specific requirements.

Georgia State University Tuition and Financial Aid

Every year, in-state students will pay around $23,000 to attend, which includes around $7,000 in tuition, $13,000 in lodging, $1,300 for supplies and $2,200 for fees. Financial aid is available to qualifying students through a combination of state, federal and institutional grants, loans, scholarships and work-study programs. Financial aid does not automatically renew, so students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year. Almost all institutional scholarships that are awarded by the school are based on academic performance. There are a few general scholarships available, but most are merit- or academic-based through the individual colleges. Financial aid applicants should directly contact the department to inquire about scholarship options. Georgia State offers student loan programs, such as Federal Direct Student Loans like PLUS and Stafford loans. The Perkins Loan is offered, but limited to students with dire financial needs. Georgia State’s financial aid office helps students search for alternative loans and financial resources.

Georgia State University’s Psychology and Counseling Degrees

Georgia State University offers a rich variety of psychology and counseling degrees. The undergraduate psychology program is one of the biggest at the university. It comes with an Honors Program, Presidential Assistants Program and active Psi Chi club. The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology covers a broad array of concepts from the life sciences, the social sciences and clinical environments. The Bachelor of Science in Psychology focuses on behavioral and psychological research. Both degrees will include classes in introductions of psychology, evolution, drugs and behavior, family issues and human development. There are also classes on research design, data analysis, laboratory processes and report writing. Advanced courses cover social, personality, cognitive and abnormal psychology.
Undergraduate students can also select an undergraduate psychology specialization in pre-medicine or community psychology. Students who want to attend medical school should select the pre-medicine concentration. The community psychology concentration is a very unique program because it trains students how to improve the general well-being of social groups. This program emphasizes diversity, preventative action and a touch of environmentalism. Most community psychology classes revolve around applied research that is conducted and applied in real-world settings. These students will research local social problems or explore emerging community functioning issues. Many students go on to study complex topics like homelessness, drug use and domestic violence and work in community-based organizations.
All new psychology graduate students will complete basic classes in topics like ethics, statistics, research methods and psychological theories. They must also all pass a general exam, potentially enroll in an internship and complete a master’s thesis project and a dissertation project. Graduate students earn a master’s degree in the following psychology majors: clinical, community, developmental, cognitive sciences and neuropsychology. There are also highly rare and advanced specializations like clinical-community, behavioral neuroscience, clinical-neuropsychology, neuroethics and psycholinguistics. Those who enroll in the popular clinical psychology program will study the science of behavior to promote human advancement and relief of suffering. Clinical psychology integrates concepts and practices from many fields, such as medicine and public health. This program is based on the scientist-practitioner model and is designed to produce competent clinical psychologists who will teach, research and practice.
Georgia State University is the state’s most popular higher learning institute because it offers a vast array of affordable college degrees.

#31 Georgia State University

University of Tennessee – Knoxville #32

University of Tennessee – Knoxville #32

 

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The University of Tennessee – Knoxville was founded in 1794, which was two years before the state of Tennessee was incorporated. First known as Blount College, it was an all-male institution that struggled with attendance during its early years. In 1807, the school became known as East Tennessee College, and in 1840, became known as East Tennessee University. By the 1860s, the school was known for teaching subjects such as agriculture, mechanics, and military fighting, as the country was in the throes of the Civil War. Following the Civil War, the school went through a final name change, and was renamed the University of Tennessee.
Today, the University of Tennessee – Knoxville is the flagship of the University of Tennessee system, which includes campuses across the Volunteer State. The university is home to more than 21,000 students, most of which come from the Southeast region of the county. The university is ranked as the 47th best public university in the country, and 103rd among all US universities in the 2016 rankings from U.S. News & World Report.

The University of Tennessee – Knoxville Accreditation Details

The University of Tennessee – Knoxville has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges since 1897. Individual departments also hold accreditation in specific subjects. These accreditations come from organizations including The National Architecture Accreditation Board, National Association of Schools of Music, Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, and the American Psychological Association.

Application Requirements for the University of Tennessee – Knoxville

Students who wish to apply for the University of Tennessee – Knoxville can begin applying August 1 of each year. The deadline for priority admission is November 1, and is December 1 for regular admission. Students who are admitting via the priority admission process can fill out applications for the Chancellor’s Honors Program or for competitive scholarships.
There are two ways a potential student can apply for admission at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville: via the university’s website or by filling out the Common Application.
Potential students who wish to use the university website to apply for admission can do so by creating a “Vol in Progress” account. Once accepted, students can also apply for scholarships. Other things a potential student can do with this account is check their application status, register for events, schedule campus visits, and more.
The other method to apply to University of Tennessee – Knoxville is to use the Common Application. With this method, the potential student fills out one application, and then sends it to the schools they wish to apply to.
The University of Tennessee – Knoxville has several admission requirements including the following:
• Meeting the general education requirements from the Tennessee Department of Education
• High school GPA
• ACT or SAT scores
• Two essays
• Optional letter of recommendation
• Optional personal statement

Tuition and Financial Aid for the University of Tennessee – Knoxville

The tuition for the University of Tennessee – Knoxville is $6,362 a semester for undergraduate in-state admission, and $15,572 a semester for undergraduate out of state admission. Housing, dining, and parking are additional costs.
Financial Aid is available for students who qualify, and the funds come from a number of sources including from the university and the state of Tennessee. Funds might also come from the Federal government in the form of grants and loans. Approximately 60 percent of undergraduate students receive financial aid of some type, and the average award is about $8,900.

Psychology and Counseling Programs at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville

The University of Tennessee – Knoxville offers a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counseling.
To earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, a student must complete at least 30 credit hours in psychology. At least 21 of these must be from courses at the 300-level or over. There are also prerequisites that a student must complete to earn the degree including General Psychology and Statistics in Psychology. Students are also required to take several biology classes, and must earn a C or better in all classes. Additionally, the student must have an overall GPA of at least 2.0 to earn their psychology degree.
There is an honors psychology BA available, too, which can be earned by students who have an ACT score of 29 or over. Other requirements for the honors BA include maintaining a GPA of 3.25 and an additional 12 credit hours made up of an honors project, thesis, and project.
The university also offers a master’s degree in counseling, which covers several concentrations. Students who want to earn this degree must go through a 2.5 year graduate program, which is a total of 60 credit hours. These hours are made up of 39 course hours, a research course, psychopathology course, and human development course. Students will also need to choose either an additional four elective courses or a thesis.
The concentrations for the master’s degree in counseling are Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Concentration, Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration, Deafness Rehabilitation Specialization, and School Counseling Concentration. Each concentration has its own requirements and require students to regularly meet with an academic advisor to set their course of study. Some classes are only offered once a year, so it is important that students remain on their academic track in order to finish their degree on time.
There is also a distance learning opportunity for students who do not live in the Knoxville area, but those who are chosen for the program must be willing and able to come to campus for a week for training.
Studying psychology and counseling at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville will prepare students to enter into a number of career paths including those at schools, hospitals, and counseling centers. The goal of both programs is to create effective, strong, and self-aware psychology professionals who are ready to develop healing relationships with their clients and patients. Graduates of both programs are well-prepared to enter the field thanks to solid instruction. Most who graduates from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville with a degree in psychology or counseling experience a life-long passion for mental health, and thrive long after their graduation date has passed.

#32 University of Tennessee – Knoxville

Seton Hall University #33

Seton Hall University #33

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As a private Catholic institution located in New Jersey within 15 miles of New York City, Seton Hall University affords students dynamic educational opportunities including rigorous academics, flexible program formats, affordable access to trending programs, and experiential learning in traditional or online settings. The environment lends itself to diverse, collaborative education grounded in 21st-century technology and value-centric curricular studies that speak to the school’s legacy as a “home for the mind, the heart and the spirit” as envisioned by founder Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley in 1856.
Since then, SHU has continued to share its vision through campus expansion and development of relevant career programs. This includes SHU’s program delivery models, which have incorporated online learning as a way to reach prospective students no matter where they live. To this end, Seton Hall even provides laptops via their Mobile Computing Program for new undergraduates, who each receive a brand-new laptop completely loaded with all applicable software to access curricular programs.
Online learners at any level can also partake of experiential learning and networking opportunities by using state-of-the-art interactive online techniques to connect them with faculty, cohort members, other leading university programs, and expert practitioners in their field of study. Online graduate programs are especially popular with working professionals who wish to advance their careers but need convenient program access to accommodate work and personal schedules. Top master’s programs include those in educational leadership, strategic communication, healthcare administration, counseling and school counseling.
Seton Hall is considered a leading university and garners consistent recognition for academic excellence and affordability among its institutional peers according to publications like Bloomberg Businessweek, The Princeton Review, Colleges of Distinction, Money, International Business Times, Forbes and U.S. News & World Report.

Seton Hall University: Accreditation Details

Seton Hall holds regional accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools to confer baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. The following organizations also provide program accreditation or acknowledge adherence to recommended curricular standards:

• New Jersey Department of Education (for M.A. in School Counseling)
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
• Council for Exceptional Children
• Educational Leadership Constituent Council
• Commission for Accreditation of Marriage and Family Therapy Education
• National Association of School Psychologists
• International Society for Technology in Education

Additionally, SHU belongs to the Sloan Asynchronous Learning Network Consortium, which accredits institutions providing online degree or certificate programs and are committed to offering quality distance education programs. Seton Hall is also recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense for satisfying requirements for Defense Activity Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) for military personnel.

Seton Hall University: Application Requirements

Admissions to SHU depend upon degree level and student status. All undergraduates must submit

• Completed online application
• Official high school transcripts or their equivalency if incoming freshmen
• Official college transcripts for credit consideration if transfers
• Verified SAT or ACT scores
• Teacher evaluation
• $55 application fee

Graduate and doctoral admissions vary according to program requirements. Applicants should check with program advisers to find out specific requirements for their degree choice. In general, all applicants at this level should provide

• Completed online graduate application
• Official undergraduate degree transcripts from all accredited schools attended
• Verified GRE, GMAT, MAT, LSAT scores if required by program of choice
• Personal goals statement and professional resume
• Writing sample
• Letters of recommendation
• $75 application fee

International or ESL students entering any program must additionally

• Submit SAT, ACT, IELTS or TOEFL scores to verify English proficiency
• Send English translations of high school or college transcripts with a credential evaluation
• Provide a counselor report or teacher recommendation
• Document visa status and financial compliance

Seton Hall University: Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition is not residency-based but does vary according to degree level. The following rates can be expected:

• $998 to $1095 per credit for undergraduate courses depending on number of credits taken
• $1,222 to $1,135 per credit for graduate courses in all fields except education
• $568 per credit for online graduate police courses and theology courses
• $739 per credit for online graduate counseling courses
• $641 to $2,083 for graduate courses in executive educational leadership or supervision programs

Tuition rates can be offset for qualifying students through Federal, state and local programs such as the following:

• Federal Student Aid, known as FAFSA
• Federal Work Study Program
• Federal Pell grants
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
• Federal Stafford or Perkins loans
• Federal PLUS parent or graduate loans
• Tuition Assistance for active duty personnel
• Veterans Affairs Benefits Program
• Individual state scholarships or grants
• Seton Hall scholarships

Online Graduate School Counseling Programs at SHU

Master of Arts in School Counseling
Occupying a unique niche among counseling occupations, school counseling has become even more important across all educational settings in today’s turbulent times. Whether attending public or private schools, students from pre-kindergarten through college benefit from services that address their educational, physical, mental and emotional progress. To that end, Seton Hall’s Online Master of Arts in School Counseling provides teachers, guidance counselors, or counseling generalists an avenue for acquiring school counseling competencies leading to professional certification, licensure and expanded career opportunities across educational settings.
The comprehensive 48-credit program includes coursework addressing trending issues facing students and instructors in learning communities nationwide and includes intensive clinical experiences. Content presentation occurs via an online, cohort environment over a 24 to 30 month time frame that accommodates professional schedules. The curricular framework covers these components of study:
Counseling Core

• Counseling theory
• Abnormal psychology
• Career development and counseling
• Group counseling
• Counseling skills

Foundational Components

• Psychology of human development
• Learning principles and behavior modification
• Counseling appraisals and assessments
• Multicultural counseling and psychology
• Counseling and community agencies

Applied Practices and Professional Studies

• Educational research methods
• Supervised practicum and internship experiences
• Counseling and supervision in school settings
• Counselor ethics in practice

The M.A. in School Counseling prepares counseling professionals to work in diverse geographic, social-economic, multicultural K-12 settings. Degree outcomes include imparting competencies that allow counselors to maximize student potential across demographics and become effective student advocates, program collaborators, educational consultants and leaders in the school counseling field. For reflective, socially conscious individuals with a heart for helping young people succeed, an M.A. in School Counseling from Seton Hall University may present a great opportunity for a meaningful career.

#33 Seton Hall University

Indiana University – Bloomington #34

Indiana University – Bloomington #34

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In 2020, Indiana University Bloomington will be 200 years old. It is a public research university that hosts over 40,000 students, which makes it the largest university in the state. About half of all students are nonresidents and students from 165 countries attend every year.
The 1,900 acre campus is located in the small city of Bloomington, Indiana. Every year, the university ranks among the top 100 national universities in the U.S. and the top 50 public universities in the country. Indiana University is a proud member of the Association of American Universities. There are 17 schools and programs that offer over 550 degrees. The university’s athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I sports and the Big Ten Conference.
Notable alumni include actress Laverne Cox, science fiction author John Crowley, sportscaster Dick Enberg, Oscar-winning actor Kevin Kline and Hollywood legend Lee Majors. Many notable CEOs of major businesses and political figures, such as Robert Gates and Paul O’Neill also attended the university.

Indiana University Bloomington Accreditation Details

-The North Central Association and the Higher Learning Commission.
-The Clinical Psychology program has been accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1948.

Indiana University Bloomington Application Requirements

Undergraduates must submit official GRE test scores, which include the Quantitative and Verbal scores above the 50th percentile. During high school, students who want to study psychology should take classes in statistics, lab work and general psychology. Alternatively, they can take classes in physics, math and biology.
Graduate students are encouraged to review the list of faculty who advise incoming students and make contact in order to identify which faculty member they want to work with. Three faculty members of choice should be listed on the application with one marked as a potential advisor. Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be submitted along with three recommendation letters from prior teachers or supervisors. A 500 word personal statement should explain the student’s motivation and goals for studying. It should include previous research experience and why the student is interested in pursuing graduate studies.

Indiana University Bloomington Tuition and Financial Aid

Indiana residents will pay tuition and fees of around $10,400 and nonresidents will pay around $34,300. All students will pay $1,300 for books and supplies, $1,000 for transportation and $2,100 for personal expenses. Indiana University Bloomington awards around 330 million in financial aid every year to students, which is distributed among around 65 percent of undergraduates.
Merit scholarships are based on academic performance and awarded irrespective of financial need. Need-based financial aid is determined after students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications. However, certain scholarships apply both merit and need factors into account, so students should always complete a FAFSA regardless of their financial situation.
Undergraduates who want to study psychology can apply for specific scholarships. These include the Hudson and Holland Scholars Programs, which recognize academically advanced students who serve the community, and the Hutton Honors College Scholarships, which is for exceptional impressive freshmen. The Science, Technology, and Research Scholars Program is for undergraduates who want to conduct lab research under the mentorship of a faculty scientist. There are also other research engagement scholarships available for outstanding incoming freshmen.
All Ph.D. students are guaranteed financial support for five consecutive years. This support may be provided through grants, fellowships or teaching assistantships. Most Ph.D. students receive a stipend of at least $23,000 with tuition waivers and health insurance. This totals to approximately $29,000 per year.

Indiana University Bloomington Psychology and Counseling Degrees

Indiana University Bloomington offers undergraduate students two options: psychology and neuroscience. The psychology program addresses a variety of theories and concepts related to human thought and behavior. This means that students study everything from the brain, to student learning to child development and social interactions. Students gain statistical, interpersonal, problem solving and analytic reasoning. Students will have a solid foundation in research design, writing and experimentation. Students take introductory classes in statistics, brain sciences and experimental methods. Advanced coursework covers behavior disorders, language development and social judgement. Although the curriculum prepares students to continue into graduate work in psychology, not all psychology majors become psychologists. Some enter the fields of IT, law, business, marketing, education and social work.
Alternatively, the neuroscience degree is for students who want to attend medical school, pursuing graduate training in neuroscience or work in the life sciences, biotechnology and pharmaceutical fields. This program covers everything from cellular nervous system functionality to comparative brain-behavior relationships. Students take many distinctive classes, such as neuropsychology, nervous system diseases, perception neural bases and stress and the brain. Many students pursue a graduate degree, so they have the opportunity to directly engage in independent neuroscience research. After graduation, they are able to understand cellular and molecular functioning of the central and peripheral nervous systems. They understand how cell interactions and neural circuits result in cognition and behavior. They will be able to formulate testable scientific hypotheses and create appropriate research plans and experiments to test these hypotheses.
The graduate psychology program offers seven majors that result in a Ph.D. These include clinical science, mechanisms of behavior, cognitive neuroscience, systems neuroscience and social and cognitive psychology. Students are encouraged to create a personalized program so they can develop expert knowledge in their areas of interest. Students can also select a dual graduate degree with the programs in neuroscience, cognitive science and animal behavior. One of the most popular programs is social psychology because students learn about the cognitive and interpersonal processes that influence a persons’ perceptions and interactions with others. Students are trained in advanced theories and research methods for both academic and nonacademic careers. The social psychology program is unique because there is active collaboration with other disciplines in clinical, cognitive and developmental psychology departments.
Indiana University Bloomington is the most popular and successful university in the state that offers excellent academic programs for students.

#34 Indiana University – Bloomington

Teachers College, Columbia University #35

Teachers College, Columbia University #35

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Teachers College, Columbia University is a graduate school of education, health, and psychology located in the Morningside Heights area of New York City. As part of the larger Columbia University system, Teachers College enjoys proximity to all of the culture, arts, and unique lifestyle offered to residents of The Big Apple.
As the first and largest graduate school of education in the country, TC is committed to preparing its students to take on leadership roles both within the classroom and as policy-makers for educational reform. Degrees are offered at both the Masters and doctoral levels in all of the varied areas of the educational process.

Teachers College, Columbia University Accreditation Details

This institution is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), an agency recognized by both the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. This particular accreditation has been continuously granted to Teachers College since 1921. In addition, various programs in teacher education, counselor education, and advanced psychology in education degree programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Teachers College, Columbia University Application Requirements

Since Teachers College is strictly a graduate school, students seeking admission into one of its degree programs must have earned a baccalaureate degree prior to beginning their studies here. That being said, the first step in the admission process is to complete the online application. Along with the application, other documents needed include at least two letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose that details the student’s professional and academic history and reason for wishing to study at Teachers College, a resume, and transcripts detailing previous college coursework and degrees awarded. In addition, GRE scores from exams taken with the previous five years are needed, and some programs may require an academic writing sample.

Tuition and Financial Aid

The tuition rate for Teachers College is universally $1,512 per credit hour, regardless of the level of the degree (Masters or doctoral) and whether the student is considered an in-state or out-of-state resident. In addition, there is a mandatory college fee of $438 per semester. Most courses offered earn three credit hours. In addition, full-time students, or those taking a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, are required to carry health insurance. This can be obtained through Teachers College at an additional fee of $506 per semester, a fee that is mandatory unless proof of external coverage is provided. For students choosing to study over the summer term, the fee for the spring semester also covers the summer term.
The cost of tuition and extra fees, as well as expenses for room board, books, supplies, and traveling, can be offset by financial aid options that include scholarships, grants, fellowships, assistantships, work study programs, and loans. The first step of the process for receiving any type of federal aid is to fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available online. In addition, prospective students are encouraged to review the various scholarships, fellowships, and grants offered through Teachers College directly.

Psychology and Counseling Degrees at Teachers College, Columbia University

Within the psychology area of study, Teachers College offers several degree programs across various departments. In the Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences, students can seek a Masters of Education degree and/or a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) degree in school psychology. The Masters program requires completion of at least 69 credit hours, or points. Students seeking this degree are encouraged to plan for three years of full-time studies, including summer semesters. While part-time attendance is an option, full-time is encouraged. Courses in this degree program provide a core grounding in areas of cognitive psychology with particular attention to the needs of psychologists in the school settings. Completion of this program fulfills the requirements for certification as a school psychologist in the state of New York.
The doctoral program in school psychology requires a minimum of 90 credit hours, or points, inclusive of material involved in the Masters program. Rather than three years of full-time studies, students wishing to go all the way and earn the doctoral degree should plan on five years of full time studies, including summers. In addition to the three years of coursework, students in this program will undertake a two-semester externship in their third year and a full-year internship during their fifth year. A dissertation is also required. Completion of this degree program not only prepares students for certification as a school psychologist, but also for full licensure as a psychologist.
Other degrees offered include those obtained through the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology, which offers a Masters of Education in Psychological Education, a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counseling Psychology, and a Bilingual Latina/o Mental Health Concentration. Both the Masters and the doctoral degree emphasize multicultural interactions within the framework of counseling and psychology, preparing students to practice both mental health and school counseling in diverse cultural settings. Racial-cultural and social justice is emphasized throughout the coursework for both, as well as within the framework of independent research and fieldwork opportunities. Like the programs offered within the Health and Behavioral Sciences Department, the minimum credit hours needed for these degrees range between 60 and 90 points, depending on the degree level.
The Bilingual Latina/o Mental Health Concentration offered within the confines of the Masters of Education degree is the only program in the state of New York to offer culturally appropriate training for offering mental health services and counseling in Spanish to members of the Latin communities. Courses for this concentration are taken concurrently with the required courses for either the Masters or PhD degree, and are taught by bilingual faculty.
Teachers College Columbia University is deeply committed to continual improvement of the education system and in the health and well-being of the nation’s learners. Drawing students from all over the country and the world, their mission is to continue to ensure that quality educational opportunities are available to all, regardless of cultural limitations or learning challenges. In providing top-ranked graduate degree programs in all areas affecting education, Teachers College strives to ensure that they remain the place where the future comes first.

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