School Psychology Program

The school psychology program at The University of Montana 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 Montana colleges that offer school psychology program.

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The University of Montana

Montana State University, Bozeman, MT

UM is a public university that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Missoula, Montana, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately sixteen thousand students enroll at UM yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs UM offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are between 21 - 26 for the ACT exam, or 1450 - 1770 for the SAT exam. UM has an admissions rate of 94% of which only 41% chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.umt.edu.

The tuition at The University of Montana varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $6,500 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $23,000 for the year. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs around $3,400 per year. The University of Montana may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at The University of Montana through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students should visit the school's http://www.umt.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the School Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of Montana has offered the following programs for students:

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

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

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).