Overview

The 4+1 terminal Master of Science program in Behavioral Health provides qualified students earning a baccalaureate degree in Psychology from Tulane University and Xavier University of Louisiana with graduate training in a specialty area of psychology.

Behavioral Health is a broad term encompassing our social, emotional, and psychological well-being, which affects how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.
Students who pursue the M.S. in Behavioral Health are interested in future careers in clinical practice, research, or policy. Students apply to one of two tracks: (1) Applied or (2) General. Students either may pursue the M.S. with an empirical thesis, concentrating in depth on a particular area of Behavioral Health, OR students may pursue the M.S. with a broad training base in Behavioral Health without a thesis. Curricular requirements and admissions criteria are detailed below.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Health Psychology

Developmental Psychopathology

Behavior and Cognitive Behavior

Stress and Trauma
Developmental Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Orleans, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher (Note: the mean GPA of applicants admitted to our 4+1 programs over the past 6 years is 3.683)
A letter grade of B or higher earned in PSYC 3090 Univariate Statistics I
Successful completion of PSYC 3330 Abnormal Psychology or PSYC 3340 Developmental Psychopathology
Two Letters of Recommendation
Baccalaureate degree from Tulane or Xavier University of Louisiana pending successful completion of requirements
Standardized test scores (i.e., SAT, ACT, GRE) are NOT required for applicants to the 4+1 M.S. Program in Behavioral Health

Required Application Materials

Current Undergraduate Transcript (a copy of the unofficial audit is acceptable)
Statement of Purpose
Curriculum Vitae
Two letters of reference from full-time faculty members in the Department of Psychology for the track to which the student is applying.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

63840 USD / year

≈ 63840 USD / year
Out-of-State

63840 USD / year

≈ 63840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

63840 USD / year

≈ 63840 USD / year

Living costs

New Orleans

United States

1125 - 2151 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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