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Dual Degree Program: School Psychology (MA) and Specialist Degree

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Application Deadlines

Fall Admission
February 1, priority review date for admission is December 15

Applications not completed by the priority date risk denial of admission; however, if seats remain for the invitation-only interviews in February, applications not complete by December 15 will be considered.

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Exams & Waivers

Entrance exam: GRE
Exam waiver available: Yes

Learn more about exam waiver eligibility

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Location

On campus

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Completion Time

3 years (full time)

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Serve a vital role in childrens’ lives.

The dual Master of Arts and Specialist in School Psychology program at App State allows you to make significant, ethical changes for children, families and institutions. You will have valuable learning experiences in a scientist-practitioner model while developing critical interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Emerge as a leader in school psychology with a professional licensure in North Carolina.

Visit the Department of Psychology website for more information about the School Psychology program.

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A 2022 ‘Best’

In its 2022 “Best Colleges” rankings, U.S. News & World Report named App State:

  • No. 1 — Most Innovative School among Southern universities
  • No. 3 — Top Public Schools in the South
  • No. 6 — Best Regional Universities of the South

The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and the Southeast for 2022.

‘Top’ school for 2022

Forbes magazine ranked App State among “America’s Top Colleges” for 2022.

Learn more about App State’s accolades

Concentrations and Courses

    • School Psychology

      Graduate Bulletin & Course Catalog

Careers

Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!

Careers

  • School Psychologist
  • Nonprofit Director
  • Educational Specialist

Employers

  • Public school districts across North Carolina and other states
  • Agencies that support children with disabilities

Career information resource

App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.

More to Explore at App State

International Experience

Work outside your cultural boundaries. Learn more

Professional Development

Invest in yourself with opportunities designed to stimulate career growth. Learn more

Graduate Assistantships

Earn some money while you earn your degree. Learn more

Professional Licensure

App State programs that lead to a professional licensure or certificate are intended to prepare students for licensure or certification in North Carolina. Check the Professional Licensure webpage for information on licensure requirements in other states.

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Program Contact

Dr. Jamie Yarbrough
Program Director
yarbroughjl@appstate.edu
828-262-8966

Department of Psychology

College of Arts and Sciences

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