Graduate Programs

School Psychology Master's/Certificate of Advanced Studies (M.A./CAS)

Admission Requirements

1. At least 21 undergraduate units in psychology, which include courses in each of the following areas (all of which must be completed with a grade of C or better):
   
   1. Behavioral Statistics
   2. Abnormal Psychology or Psychopathology
   3. Social Psychology
   4. A minimum of 3 units selected from the following: Experimental Psychology, Experimental Design, or Research Design
   5. A minimum of 3 units selected from the following: Child Development, Adolescent Development, Human Development
   6. minimum of 3 units selected from the following: Educational Psychology, Behavioral Principles, Applied Behavior Management
   
   NOTE: These undergraduate prerequisites cannot be used to satisfy any part of the requirements of the degree. They must be completed prior to initiation of course work for the degree.
   
   
2. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.20 is required for admission to the program. Students with GPAs between 3.00 and 3.19 with special circumstances may be admitted conditionally. All GPA calculations for admission are based upon the last 60 units of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study.
3. Acceptable performance on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination(GRE), with scores no more than five years old from the time of application to the program . Competency for graduate study can also be evidenced by an earned master degree in psychology in lieu of the GRE. The GRE requirement may also be waived for international students who can document at least two years of successful employment at the professional level in school psychology, psychology or a clearly related field.
4. The highest ranking applicants will be required to interview with the faculty of the School Psychology program.
   
   
   Send the following admission materials to the Graduate School Office, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252:
   

1. Three letters of recommendation. Applicants may use the Recommendation Form found in the Graduate School Application Packet, or may submit recommendation letters. Letters are encouraged.
2. A letter of intent indicating why the applicant is interested in pursuing graduate study in school psychology.

   Completed application and admission credentials must meet the deadline of January 15 for fall admissions. Applications are not accepted for spring admission.

   NOTE: For candidates already possessing a master degree in School Psychology, courses from a previous degree in School Psychology must be required courses in the current CAS program in order to be accepted toward fulfilling requirements for the CAS. Courses that have been taken for the previous M.A. will be reviewed for currency by the program director. Additionally, students must earn a minimum of 30 units past their M.A. to graduate with the CAS.

For information on all matters related to admissions, fees, or registration, please contact the Graduate School at 410-704-2501.

College of Graduate Studies and Research
7800 York Road, Suite 216

Phone: 410-704-2501
Fax: 410-704-4675
E-mail: grads@towson.edu