School Psychology Program

The school psychology program at Texas A&M University – Commerce 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 Texas colleges that offer school psychology program.

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Texas A&M University – Commerce

Also known as A&M Commerce

7101 University Avenue, Texarkana, TX

A&M Commerce, a public institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Commerce, TX, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Texas A&M University - Commerce has an annual student enrollment of nearly eleven thousand.

Areas of study offered at Texas A&M University - Commerce include:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Education

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken to apply to Texas A&M University - Commerce. Scores between 18 to 24 on the ACT or 860 to 1070 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for admission. A&M Commerce has an acceptance rate of about 44 percent of which only 39 percent decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at tamu-commerce.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $6,900 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 per year. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,700 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The Texas A&M University - Commerce Lions participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to view more about A&M Commerce can check out their website at http://www.tamu-commerce.edu.

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

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).