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Antioch University
Athabasca University
California State University Dominguez Hills
Capella University
East Carolina University
Fielding Graduate University
Kansas State University
Liberty University
Naropa University
♦ Northcentral University
Nova Southeastern University
Prescott College
Regent University
Saint Cloud State University
Saybrook Graduate Institute
Seton Hall University
Southern Christian University (Regions University)
Syracuse University
Union Institute & University
University of Great Falls
University of Massachusetts Online
University of North Dakota
University of North Texas
University of Wisconsin Stout
Walden University
West Virginia University
Winston Salem State University
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programs offered through regionally accredited universities in the USA. Tuition rates given are
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Antioch University
McGregor School
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
937-769-1800
Email: N/A
Web Site: N/A
Type: Private
Accreditation: Regional
Residencies: Held on Antioch campus. First residency coursework occurs in the first and second
quarter. Second residency coursework is scheduled for the sixth quarter
Admission: Bachelor’s required
Programs:
Athabasca University
Athabasca AB T9S 3A3
Canada
800-788-9041
Email: N/A
Web Site: N/A
Programs:
Tuition: $1,056 per course plus $482 program fee per term (Canadians); $2,112 per course plus
$964 program fee per term (International Students/USA)
Masters Tuition: $30,164 Canadian Dollars (Approximate Cost for International/USA students);
$15,072 Canadian Dollars (Approximate Cost for Canadian students)
Website: N/A
Programs:
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 55402
888-227-2736
Email: N/A
Web Site: N/A
Programs:
Type: Public
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Accreditation: Regional
Residencies: All courses offered online however students may be expected to attend 1-week
classroom experience for each of the two summers required to complete the courses via the
Internet
Admission: 1000 or greater GRE; 3.0 GPA overall and in area of concentration; 3
recommendations.
Programs:
Tuition: $139 per semester hour plus $15 fee per semester hour (North Carolina); $644 per
semester hour plus $15 fee per semester hour (Others)
Masters Tuition: $4,170 (North Carolina): $19,320 (Others)
Type: Private
Accreditation: Regional; American Psychology Association (APA)
Residencies: Clinical Psychology - Students meet with local faculty in small learning groups
called clusters. Each cluster has 15 to 20 students. Cluster activities include formal academic
seminars and presentations and clinical and research training. Students also meet at residential
national events held twice a year in different parts of the country. The national sessions are week-
long events held in January and July, and the five-day research sessions take place in November
and April. Media Psychology students attend five-day Orientation and Planning Session
Admission: Bachelor’s undergraduate GPA of 3.0; industry experience in field of interest; some
psychology background recommended
Programs:
Tuition: $18,630 per year plus additional fees for internship and advancement to candidacy
periods; students take between 28-32 units per year.
Doctorate Tuition: $48,000-$60,000 (Estimated minimum plus fees)
Website: N/A
Type: Public
Accreditation: Regional
Residencies: None
Admission: 3.0 undergraduate GPA; resume and goal statement; three recommendations
Programs:
Liberty University
Distance Learning
Lynchburg, Virginia 24502
434-582-2000; 800-424-9595
Email: N/A
Website: N/A
Programs:
Tuition: $385 per credit + $150 per semester technology fee +$20 per credit technology fee
Masters Tuition: $19,440 plus approximately $900 semester fees = $20,340
Naropa University
Boulder, CO 80302
800-772-6951; 303-546-3572
Email: N/A
Web Site: N/A
Programs:
36 credits
Tuition: $646 per credit hour + $40 per credit hour technology fee
Masters Tuition: $24,696
♦ Northcentral University
10000 E University Dr.
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
866-776-0331
Email: info@ncu.edu
Website: www.ncu.edu
Type: Private
Accreditation: Regional
Residencies: None
Admission: Bachelor’s
Programs:
Enhanced Listing: NCU’s 100% online psychology program is designed to provide working
professionals like you with the opportunity to understand key psychological principles and
practices and their application within diverse settings. Whether you aspire to a career in business
and industry, healthcare, or private practice, you will develop competencies and skills that will
enhance your personal confidence and expand your opportunities. The Master of Arts program
enables Learners to pursue advanced study in psychology that can lead to careers in the helping
professions, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations. The program also provides
learners with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for doctoral level study. With
NCU’s psychology program, you are able to learn from the comfort of your home or workplace
and continue to balance family, career, and education. Our Faculty Mentors are professionals
with rich practical and academic experience who are skilled in guiding you through your chosen
degree program. Through our psychology program, NCU offers undergraduate and graduate
degrees with key specializations, including Marriage and Family Therapy, to help you build your
professional credentials.
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Type: Private
Accreditation: Regional
Residencies: Residential Institutes held on Fort Lauderdale campus twice per year
Admission: Bachelor’s with 3.0 GPA.
Programs:
Prescott College
Prescott, AZ 86301
877-350-2100, OPTION 1
Email: N/A
Website: N/A
Type: Private
Accreditation: Regional
Residencies: Graduate students must attend two three-day colloquia
Admission: Bachelor’s; ability to develop articulated education goals through well-developed
Proposed Study Plan
Programs:
Master of Arts Counseling and Psychology (self-designed curriculum)
Master of Arts Humanities (self-designed curriculum)
36+ credits
Regent University
School of Psychology & Counseling
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
800-373-5504; 757-226-4000
Email: N/A
Web Site: N/A
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Programs:
Type: Public
Accreditation: Regional
Residencies: None
Admission: 2.75 GPA; 480 or higher verbal GRE; 520 or higher quantitative GRE
Programs:
Type: Private
Accreditation: Regional -- Warning Status for accreditation violations Spring 2006. Check with
the Western Association of Colleges and Schools for accreditation updates 06-07,
http://www.wascsenior.org/wasc/
Residencies: Two week-long residential conferences in San Francisco Bay Area in January and
June each year. New students must attend a five-day residential orientation (RO) conference in
either September or March
Admission: Regionally accredited bachelor’s
Programs:
Tuition: 10-12 units per semester, which is 3 courses at $2,800 per course or $8,400 per
semester.
Masters Tuition: $33,600 approximate
Type: Private
Accreditation: Regional
Residencies: Two residencies required. First residency at start of program, second held same
time following year. Both the first and second residencies are four days
Admission: Bachelor’s; GRE or MAT; Resume; Three recommendations; Personal Statement
Programs:
Programs:
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 13244
800-442-0501
Email: N/A
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Type: Private
Accreditation: Regional
Residencies: Two 2-week residencies in Syracuse.
Admission: Transcripts; recommendations, personal essay
Programs:
Type: Private
Accreditation: Regional
Residencies: Psychology & Counseling concentrations are available in two options: National
Option: learners attend two five day residencies per year, usually in February and July or
Weekend Option: learners attend five weekend residencies per year
Admission: Essay; three recommendations; bachelor’s 3.0 GPA; possible interview
Programs:
Programs:
Type: Public
Accreditation: Regional
Residencies: For counseling programs two weeks of on campus study is required during the first
summer of the program to complete two required clinical courses. Family therapy students must
attend a two-week session in the second summer, generally mid July, to take two clinical courses
Admission: Bachelor's from recognized institution with 3.0 GPA; minimum of five psychology
courses or equivalent; two years human services experience; MAT or GRE
Programs:
Type: Public
Accreditation: Regional
Residencies: Two weeks on the UND campus in Grand Forks required during both years of
degree program
Admission: Bachelor's in Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE (Council of Social Work Education)
accredited program with undergraduate GPA 2.75 or a GPA of 3.00 in last two years of
undergraduate program; human biology course; grade of C or higher in statistics course
Programs:
Tuition: $593.51 per credit (North Dakota); $951.76 per credit (Others)
Masters Tuition: $21,368.52 (North Dakota); $34,263.36 (Others)
940-565-2765
Email: N/A
Website: N/A
Type: Public
Accreditation: Regional
Residencies: None
Admission: Bachelor’s GPA 3.0; GRE
Type: Public
Accreditation: Regional
Residencies: 3-day campus orientation first week of August each year
Admission: Bachelor’s from accredited college with 2.75 GPA
Programs:
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
866-492-5336
Email: N/A
Website: N/A
Type: Private
Accreditation: Regional
Residencies: Counseling degree requires two 6-day residencies
Admission: Bachelor's; Professional experience; Professional references
Programs:
Masters of Science Mental Health Counseling
Masters of Science Psychology
56-61 quarter credits
Type: Public
Accreditation: Regional
Residencies: Mandatory on campus orientation one week in January plus weeklong summer
counseling intensive
Admission: Bachelor’s degree with course work in appropriate areas, minimum undergraduate
GPA 2.8; GRE; three letters of reference; interview
Tuition: $274 per credit (West Virginia); $799 per credit (Others)
Masters Tuition: $2,466 (West Virginia); $7,191 (Others)
Type: Public
Accreditation: Regional
Residencies: None
Admission: Bachelor’s; GPA of 2.5 or better; 3 recommendation; GRE
Programs:
Tuition: $139.65 per credit (North Carolina); $555.98 per credit (Others)
Masters Tuition: $6,284.25 (North Carolina); $25,019.10 (Others)
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