School Psychology

Tulane University, Department of Psychology

Outcomes and Statistics

Admission Information

The School Psychology program employs a comprehensive student selection process.  A variety of factors affect admissions decisions, including achievement in college courses, performance on standardized tests (GRE, TSE, TOEFL), and especially demonstrated interest and experience in research, as indicated through letters of reference, research presentations, etc. The faculty carefully consider the “match” between an applicant and the program goals in terms of the individual’s professional goals and research experiences and interests.  We do not require applicants to commit to a specific faculty member during the application process, but we do want to know that they have a strong interest in the research being conducted in our program and department. We evaluate the applicant's potential for successful completion of applied aspects of training that require mature judgment, responsibility, and appropriate interpersonal skills. Applicants under serious consideration by the faculty are invited to Tulane for an interview. Financial assistance is typically available to help cover the travel costs for applicants with financial need. For applicants who are unable to visit Tulane, members of the School Psychology faculty conduct telephone interviews.  Subsequently, the School Psychology Core Program Faculty decides which applicants will be invited into the program. Offers of admission are recommended to the School of Science and Engineering, which makes the formal offers of admission.

Time to Completion

The University was closed for one semester during the 2005-2006 academic year due to Hurricane Katrina. August graduations are counted in the prior academic year because they are awarded prior to the start of the new academic year.

Program Costs 

The costs per student for the current first year cohort include full time tuition $41,650; all students admitted to the program receive a tuition waiver and do not incur tuition costs.  Tuition fees per credit hour for part time students is $2,314; students are not admitted to the program on a part-time basis.  Students must pay annual fees in the amount of $922, which covers academic support services, student activity fees, and membership at the Reily Student Recreational Center. Students are required to have medical insurance.  Students may enroll in the Tulane University-sponsored student medical insurance plan at a cost of $877.50 per semester. Students who choose to enroll in this plan receive a $500 supplement per semester to help defray the costs of medical insurance.  All students are supported through a 9-month teaching assistantship in the amount of $17,775 or through faculty research or training grants or fellowships (at least $17,775).  Additional financial support is available during the summer months through research grants awarded through the Department or through summer teaching assistantships.  

Internship

Attrition

Licensure

Our program awarded doctoral degrees to 20 individuals in the period between 2002 and 2010; 80% of those individuals are licensed psychologists and 10% of unlicensed graduates are licensed specialists in school psychology in the state of Texas.

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