Fall Admission
December 15 is the priority review date for admission. February 1 is the application deadline for admission to App State’s School of Graduate Studies.
Entrance exam: GRE
Exam waiver available: Yes
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On campus
3 years (full time)
The dual Master of Arts and Specialist in School Psychology program at App State allows you to make significant, ethical changes for children, families and institutions. You will have valuable learning experiences in a scientist-practitioner model while developing critical interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Emerge as a leader in school psychology with a professional licensure in North Carolina.
Visit the School Psychology website for more information about the School Psychology program.
In its 2024 “Best Colleges” rankings, U.S. News & World Report named App State:
The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and the Southeast for 2024.
Forbes magazine ranked App State among “America’s Top Colleges” for 2023.
Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!
App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.
Work outside your cultural boundaries. Learn more
Invest in yourself with opportunities designed to stimulate career growth. Learn more
Earn some money while you earn your degree. Learn more
App State programs that lead to a professional licensure or certificate are intended to prepare students for licensure or certification in North Carolina. Check the Professional Licensure webpage for information on licensure requirements in other states.
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Dr. Jamie Yarbrough
Program Director
yarbroughjl@snsxedu.net
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