Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University, commonly referred to as Texas Tech and TTU, is a public research institution of higher learning residing in Lubbock, Texas. It is the state of Texas’ sixth biggest university.

The university was founded in 1923 as Texas Technological College. It started offering graduate instruction in 1927 and a division for graduate studies was founded in 1935, which went on to become the Graduate School in 1954. In 1969, the college became Texas Tech University and the schools of agricultural sciences, arts and sciences, business administration, education, engineering, and home economics became colleges.

Today, Texas Tech is home to about 36,000 students and 2,500 faculty and staff members, and it offers over 150 academic programs at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels.

Texas Tech University Accreditation Details

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools regionally accredits Texas Tech University.

The American Psychological Association nationally accredits the Department of Psychology.

Human Factors and Ergonomics Society accredits human factors psychology programs.

The Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs accredits the counseling programs.

The Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education accredits the doctoral program in marriage and family therapy.

The Council on Rehabilitation Education accredits the rehabilitation counseling program.

Texas Tech University Application Requirements

Undergraduate
• Fill out and complete the ApplyTexas Application by visiting www.applytexas.org
• $75 application fee or fee waiver
• Official transcripts from secondary and post-secondary institutions
• Official SAT and/or ACT scores

Graduate
• Fill out and complete the ApplyTexas Application
• $60 initial application fee or $50 subsequent application fee
• Necessary requirements as deemed by specific program
• Official documents required upon admittance

Tuition and Financial Aid

Texas Tech University determines the cost of attendance, including tuition and related expenses, such as room and board, books, transportation, and personal costs. The expenses for individual students vary by majors, courses, living, and personal habits. Tuition and fees are based on 15 hours per semester for undergraduate and law students and 10 hours per semester for graduate students.

Texas Resident and Bordering County (NM or OK)
• Undergraduate: $25,626
• Graduate: $24,545
• Law: $33,925

Non-Texas Resident
• Undergraduate: $37,866
• Graduate: $32,705
• Law: $50,275

Texas Tech University participates in an array of financial aid programs, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. Texas Tech University offers a variety of scholarships based on a range of criteria, including merit-based scholarships and athletic, band, fine arts, choral, and department awards. The grants are offered at the federal and state levels and include the Federal Pell Grant, Federal TEACH Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, TTU Grant, Texas Grant, and the Texas Public Education Grant. The loans include Federal direct loans, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Parent PLUS Loan, and Texas B on Time Loan. Private loans are also accepted. The university also participates in both federal work-study programs and it has a variety of campus-based jobs for students.

Texas Tech University Psychology and Counseling Programs

Psychology

Undergraduate

The College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University offers an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts program and a minor program in psychology through the Department of Psychological Sciences. The program is intended to provide students with a fundamental understanding of topics in theoretical, experimental, and applied psychology. It offers flexibility to enable students to apply meaningful abilities for future careers or further study in psychology or related area. The program requires the completion of 120 credits including general education courses, major courses, and second language requirements. Students have the ability to choose from a variety of psychology courses that meet their interests and objectives. Examples of major courses include general psychology, ethnic minority psychology, health psychology, child psychology, forensic psychology, abnormal psychology, psychology and religion, and research in personality and social psychology.

Graduate

The Department of Psychological Sciences also offers various graduate programs in psychology, including clinical psychology, counseling psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, and human factors psychology. The programs are offered at both the master’s degree and doctoral degree levels. All programs include advanced courses in psychology and specialty area. Master’s degree programs include thesis and non-thesis options, research projects, and internships. Doctoral programs include practicum, internship, externship, research, comprehensive examination, and dissertation requirements. Some programs also require students to select a specialty area.

• Clinical psychology: doctoral with credits required depend on specialty
• Counseling psychology: doctoral with 102 credit hours
• Cognitive psychology: Terminal masters with 36 credit hours with optional thesis and required research project. Doctoral with credits depend on individual students.
• Social psychology: masters with 36 credit hours with optional thesis and required research project. Doctoral with 81 credit hours, including 51 advanced coursework, 18 research coursework, and 12 dissertation courses.
• Human factors: master’s with 36 credit hours, including 30 hours of coursework and six hours of research courses. Thesis and non-thesis option available. Accelerated master’s which combines a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a Master of Arts in general experimental psychology with concentration on human factors. Doctoral with 75 credit hours, including 45 hours of advanced coursework, 18 hours of research coursework, and 12 hours of dissertation.
The Department of Psychological Sciences also offers a graduate certificate in psychological methods and analysis.

In addition to the graduate programs offered by the Department of Psychological Services, the College of Education offers a master’s degree in educational psychology, which requires completion of 36 credit hours.

Counseling

Counseling programs are offered at the graduate level at Texas Tech University. The College of Education offers programs in clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, and counselor education. The clinical mental health counseling programs include a graduate certificate and a master’s degree. The master’s degree program requires the completion of 60 credit hours. The school counseling programs include a professional certificate and a master’s degree. The master’s degree program requires 48 credit hours. The counselor education program is a doctoral degree and requires 93 credit hours. The College of Human Sciences offers both a master’s degree and doctoral degree program in marriage family therapy. The master’s degree program has a thesis option that requires 63 credits or a non-thesis option that requires 66 credits. The doctoral program requires the completion of 78 credits. A rehabilitation counseling master’s degree program is offered from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Health Professionals. The program requires the completion of 36 hours of coursework and 12 hours of practical experience.

With its vast program options and financial aid options, Texas Tech University is an excellent choice for students seeking a career in the psychology or counseling fields.

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