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- School Code: 116490
- Phone: (310) 338-2700
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
43.84%FINANCIAL AID RATE
92%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
16FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$21,338Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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School Psychology Program
The school psychology program at Loyola Marymount University prepares students for careers as a diagnostician, program evaluator, or school psychologist. The program focuses on diagnosis and treatment of student behavioral problems. Program courses include: child and adolescent development, learning theory, testing and observation, intelligence and motor skill development, therapeutic intervention strategies for students and families, identification and classification of disabilities and disorders affecting learning, school psychological services planning, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards and regulations. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer school psychology program.
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Loyola Marymount University
One Lmu Drive, Los Angeles, CA
About
Loyola Marymount University, located in Los Angeles, California, traces its origins to Catholic educational traditions dating as far back as 1548. The school in Los Angeles is the oldest such institution in southern California, having been originally established in 1865. The school was unable to remain open, though found new life as a high school which prompted new growth and interest in the establishment of a college in 1917, relocating in to its permanent home in 1929 and achieving university status in 1930. The school was joined by Marymount College originally through shared facilities in 1968, and finally through merger in 1973. The merger of the schools resulted in the blending of two Catholic educational traditions, unique among such universities. Loyola Marymount University's history of educational excellence is reflected in its dedication to working with students in order to ensure they meet their academic goals through long held academic and educational traditions dating centuries.
Academics
Loyola Marymount University offers student a number of undergraduate and graduate programs, allowing students to choose the one that best reflect their desired goals and future plans. Undergraduate programs provide students with a bachelor's degree, typically taking four years to complete through a mixture of major related courses and general education requirements. Students may also pursue minor degrees in a second area of study, allowing for the pursuit of additional interests.
Graduate programs have separate requirements for admission, including GRE or LSAT scores, the appropriate degree earned, and a separate admissions application. In addition, specific programs will have their own requirements and standards. Graduate programs are offered through one of the many schools and colleges that control individual programs.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Applicants to Loyola Marymount University are reviewed on a case by case basis, utilizing the information provided by the application, transcripts, essays and recommendations to make a determination regarding whether or not a student will be admitted. Factors such as extracurricular activities, academic achievements, volunteer work and so on are taken into consideration when reviewing the application. Students must also meet certain high school prerequisites for given programs. Once reviewed the applicant will be notified and if admitted, he or she will be supplied with information regarding transition and enrollment to the university.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs. Students in need of financial assistance must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the financial aid department to determine a student's financial need, aid program eligibility and monetary awards. Federal law requires the school to select random students for review. These students will be asked to provide additional financial information the ensure the FAFSA's accuracy. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year due to changing financial situations for individual student's and their families.
Athletics
The Loyola Marymount University Lions participate in intercollegiate athletics through the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Great Western Conference. Participating students will experience a health atmosphere of competition, allowing for the development of skills and abilities, including good health, discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork. Students will also experience the camaraderie that comes with experiencing the successes and failures of pursuing a single goal with teammates. Athletic programs having varying start schedules, as such interested students should contact the athletic department to obtain tryout dates, times, schedules, and forms.
Athletic programs at Loyola Marymount University:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Rowing
- Golf
- Sand Volleyball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Students Enrolled in the School Psychology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Loyola Marymount University offers a post-masters certificate program in school psychology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 0 |
Female | 19 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Black | 1 |
Hispanic | 6 |
White | 11 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the School Psychology program at Loyola Marymount University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
School Psychologists
Description
Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, school psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the students Loyola Marymount University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Loyola Marymount University may offer services like:- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Loyola Marymount University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (West Coast Conference)
- Basketball (West Coast Conference)
- Golf
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Beach Volleyball