Pittsburgh,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Applied Developmental Psychology - Behavioral Health in Schools and Communities in Philadelphia United States | University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
42,324
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Behavioral Health in Schools and Communities (BHSC) specialization promotes enhanced accessibility and service quality for families, children, and adolescents facing developmental, social-emotional, and behavioral challenges. This specialization suits students pursuing careers in behavioral health consultation, direct service provision, disability support programs, and administrative leadership. BHSC professionals also engage in policy development, educational initiatives, and advocacy efforts. The curriculum covers emotional/behavioral disorders, proven intervention strategies for individuals and groups, program design, and data-driven service implementation. Graduates fulfill all academic prerequisites for Pennsylvania's Behavior Specialist License. Optional coursework allows students to additionally qualify for the BCBA certification. Note: The BHSC program is not clinically oriented and doesn't meet licensure requirements for psychology, counseling, or related therapeutic professions in any practice setting.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
3.0 GPA
Courses in Research methods and Developmental Psychology
Experience working with children or adolescents
Your online application must include (a.) a Goal statement, (b.) your resume or curriculum vita, and (c.) contact information for three academic or professional contacts to later be invited to provide letters of recommendation
The instructions for your goal statement are as follows: Please share your reasons for pursuing a degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will help you achieve those goals. Include any aspects of your experience, skills, and background which may aid the admission committee in evaluating your fit for the program for which you are applying. Your goal statement should be a maximum of 750 words. The following scores are considered competitive for most School of Education graduate programs:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 100 on the internet-based test, with sub-scores of 21 or above
International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) band score of 7.0, with sub-scores of 6.0 or higher
The minimum grade point average for admission to any graduate study at the University of Pittsburgh is 3.0
Courses in Research methods and Developmental Psychology
Experience working with children or adolescents
Your online application must include (a.) a Goal statement, (b.) your resume or curriculum vita, and (c.) contact information for three academic or professional contacts to later be invited to provide letters of recommendation
The instructions for your goal statement are as follows: Please share your reasons for pursuing a degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will help you achieve those goals. Include any aspects of your experience, skills, and background which may aid the admission committee in evaluating your fit for the program for which you are applying. Your goal statement should be a maximum of 750 words. The following scores are considered competitive for most School of Education graduate programs:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 100 on the internet-based test, with sub-scores of 21 or above
International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) band score of 7.0, with sub-scores of 6.0 or higher
The minimum grade point average for admission to any graduate study at the University of Pittsburgh is 3.0
Tuition
USD
42,324