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University of Wisconsin - Stout College of Education, Health and Human Sciences Applied Psychology 304 McCalmont Hall Menomonie, WI 54751 US   Phone: 1-715-232-2451 Fax: 1-715-232-5303   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Applied Psychology (Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Program Evaluation, and Health Psychology) On Campus   The focus of this master’s degree program is the application of psychological theory to organizational and social problems which exist in a variety of venues – for profit, non-profit and educational. Students are educated broadly in the field and choose from concentrations in: Industrial/Organization Psychology, Health Psychology or Program Evaluation. A guiding tenant of the program is the recognition of the inherent complexity of social problems and that effective solutions cross disciplines. Statistic and research methodology are used to verify the success of change. The faculty is strong in laboratory as well as field methodology. Psychology research labs are well equipped for students to explore interest areas such as psychophysiology, cognitive psychology, and social psychology and perception. Practical experience is an integral part of program coursework. Graduates are prepared to be agents and facilitators of change.     Accreditation Information: The Graduate School at UW-Stout is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (NCA) to offer programs at the master's and education specialist levels.  # Of Credits Required: 48  Time To Degree: 2+ years full time    Previous Degrees BS/BA from an accredited institution and an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. Applicants may be admitted on probationary status if their overall GPA is at least 2.75, but less than 3.0. These exceptions are subject to a strict limit of 10% of the students in the program and must be individually negotiated with the recommendation of the program director and the approval of the Graduate School.  Pre-Requisite Courses The pre-requisite requirements are as follows: 8 semester credits in research methods (1 course statistics), and 15 semester credits in psychology (preferably including 1 course from each of the following areas: psychology of learning or behavior modifications; personality, abnormal, mental health, individual differences; or general psychology).  International Student Requirements Admission requirements include: (1) Admission to a graduate degree program and the Graduate School; (2) English proficiency TOEFL score of at least 173 computer-based and 500 paper-based or 213 computer-based, 550 paper-based depending on which program is chosen, and 61 Internet-based. Test scores should be sent directly to UW-Stout (school code #1740); (3) Official copies of all post-secondary transcripts (translated into English), including proof of baccalaureate and/or highest earned degree; (4) Undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale; (5) specific program requirements. Contact program directors for information; (6) Documented evidence of sufficient financial resources to complete a degree program; (7) the enclosed application form along with a non-refundable application fee payable to UW-Stout in U.S. funds.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience One of the evaluation criterion is work experience.  Volunteer Experience N/A  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement None  Other Requirements See website as follows: www.uwstout.edu/programs/msap/    Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 345.00  Tuition: 16605  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: