MEd

School Psychology

Learn more about studying School Psychology as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    21,543USD
  • Start date
    Jan
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What California State University, Monterey Bay says about their program:

The School Psychology program is designed to prepare professional K-12 school psychologists with the essential competencies to provide the complex services demanded of schools within the educational system. The program is designed to foster development along the ten NASP domains, with a focus in each area around serving culturally and linguistically diverse students in diverse settings.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Equivalent of a 2.40 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale in high school
  • High school diploma equivalent or certificate of graduation
  • Official high school transcript (official record of marks/scores/grades)
  • National Test Scores (if required by home country)
  • SAT or ACT scores required for students who graduate from a US high school or a US accredited international school

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Must have a GPA of 2.5 overall or in the last 60 units completed - some programs required a higher GPA's
  • Official university or college transcript (the official record of marks/scores/grades)
  • GRE or GMAT, depending on major
  • Some programs require subject tests, secondary application information, resume, letters of recommendation and statement of purpose

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL

    61, or paper-based score of 500

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • PTE

    45

  • Attending a school full-time where English was the primary language of instruction for at least three years immediately preceding admission to CSUMB
  • University English Proficiency test

Postgraduate

  • TOEFL

    80, or paper-based score of 550

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • PTE

    65

  • Attending a school full-time where English was the primary language of instruction for at least three years immediately preceding admission to CSUMB
  • University English Proficiency test

Documents required

  • Academic records
  • Proof of financial Support
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Health insurance fee is mandatory to all F-1 and J-1 visa applicants as a condition of registration and continued enrollment in CSU
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$16,647 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$15,600 per year

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What is the cost of living near California State University, Monterey Bay?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61
Monthly public transport pass$65
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$45

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for California State University, Monterey Bay

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements