School Psychology Program

The school psychology program at Texas A&M University – Texarkana 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 – Texarkana

Also known as A&M-Texarkana

One Tiger Drive, Marshall, TX

Texas A&M University - Texarkana, a public institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Texarkana, Texas, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Texas A&M University - Texarkana has an annual student enrollment of approximately 2,000.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to Texas A&M University - Texarkana. Scores within the range of 18 - 24 on the ACT or 798 - 990 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. A&M-Texarkana has an acceptance rate of about 50% of which only 64% chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Texas A&M University - Texarkana varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $5,100 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $13,000 per year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students may visit the Texas A&M University - Texarkana website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more.

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

• Longview, TX
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $59830

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).