School Psychology Program

The school psychology program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer school psychology program.

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania

1145 King Road, Immaculata, PA

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a public institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately 15,000 students are enrolled annually at IUP.

Students can select from a few areas of study, including:

• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students at IUP scored in a range of 1310 to 1590 on the SAT exam. This school has an admissions rate of around 60% of which only 41% chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at iup.edu.

The tuition at Indiana University of Pennsylvania varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $9,200 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $21,000 annually. Student housing is available for students, which costs approximately $8,000 each year. Some students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The IUP Crimson Hawks participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Students Enrolled in the School Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Indiana University of Pennsylvania has offered the following program levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 530
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $94290
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $66270
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $76130

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).