Overview
Founded in 1906, Pace University is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational institution. Originally founded as a school of accounting, Pace Institute was designated Pace College in 1973. Through growth and various successes, Pace College was renamed Pace University as approved by the New York State Board of Regents. Today, Pace offers comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional-level programs at several campus locations, through six schools and colleges.

Pace students represent diversified personal, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Many students are employed and pursue graduate study for personal growth and career advancement. Most graduate psychology students attend on a full-time basis. Courses are typically offered late afternoon and early evenings. Current enrollment in the graduate psychology programs is 109 students.

The Location and Community
Pace University is a multicampus institution with campuses in both New York City and Westchester County. All locations are within reach of cultural, business, and social resources and opportunities. The downtown Manhattan campus is adjacent to Wall Street and City Hall. Pace's Midtown Center is a short distance from Times Square, theaters, and Grand Central Station. The Pleasantville/Briarcliff campus is in a suburban setting surrounded by towns offering various forms of recreation. The Graduate Center and the School of Law are located in White Plains among major retail districts and many corporate headquarters. Pace also offers courses at a satellite campus in Hudson Valley. All locations are accessible by public transportation. Graduate psychology programs are available at the New York City campus only.

Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
The Department of Psychology offers on the New York City campus of Pace University four distinguished graduate programs: the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) program in school-clinical psychology, the Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in school psychology, the M.S.Ed. in bilingual school psychology with a bilingual extension certificate, and the Master of Arts (M.A.) in psychology. The M.A. in psychology curriculum contains 18 credits in basic psychology principles and 18 credits of electives. The program seeks to fill a gap between the training and the changing professional preparation in human service organizations. Courses are offered in areas such as advanced research, multicultural issues, developmental disabilities, program evaluation, and community mental health. The M.S.Ed. in school psychology (69 credits) and the M.S.Ed. in bilingual school psychology (78 credits) train students to provide psychoeducational services in the school setting and balance basic science and foundation psychology courses. Students receive training in a variety of University and field settings and complete a 1200-clock-hour school psychology internship. Graduates are recommended for New York State school psychology certification. The program may be completed on a full- or part-time basis. The Psy.D. program in school-clinical child psychology trains psychologists, who consult with teachers, school administrators, parents, and social service agencies on matters affecting children's learning and development. The program prepares professionals to plan, develop, and evaluate research and testing programs and to offer assessment, consultation, and intervention services for youth in schools and community agencies. Students gain a firm foundation in psychology and also take courses in areas such as assessment, consultation, psychotherapy, and intervention techniques. The doctoral program is fully accredited as a school/clinical combined program by the American Psychological Association (APA) and is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). In addition to the internship, students complete a doctoral project and three years of practicum experience in Pace University's Thomas J. McShane Center for Psychological Services, where they receive training in areas such as applied research, assessment, biofeedback, consultation, counseling and therapy, parent-infant interaction, and program development and evaluation. The program culminates in a full-time, one-year doctoral internship. Graduates are eligible to apply for New York State licensure for the professional practice of psychology.

Facilities & Resources
The Pace University Library is a comprehensive teaching library and student-learning center, a virtual library that combines strong core collections with ubiquitous access to global Internet resources to support broad and diversified curricula. Reciprocal borrowing and access accords, traditional interlibrary loan services, and commercial document delivery options supplement the aggregate holdings of the library. Pace offers Instructional Services Librarians, a state-of-the-art electronic classroom, digital reference services, and multimedia applications. Pace's computer resource centers are linked to high-speed data networks and feature sophisticated hardware and software to facilitate active learning. Recognized as one of America's most wired universities, Pace supports high-speed Internet and Internet2 access on every campus, resident facilities are wired, and most public areas are enabled for wireless connectivity. Full-motion videoconference facilities enable remote delivery of instruction between campus sites for synchronous learning applications.

Expenses and Aid
Tuition for graduate courses is $1,012 per credit.

Financial Aid:
Pace's comprehensive student financial aid assistance program includes scholarships, graduate assistantships, student loans, and tuition payment plans. Scholarships are awarded to students in recognition of academic achievement and are available for full- and part-time study. Highly qualified students may be eligible for assistantships awarded by departments, which pay stipends up to $7,100 and tuition remission up to 24 credits. Pace participates in all major federal and state financial aid programs such as Federal Direct Loans, New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), Federal Perkins Loans, and Federal Work-Study. All students are encouraged to apply for these programs by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Housing/Living Expenses:
Residence facilities are available on campus in both New York City and Westchester. Double-occupancy rooms on the New York City campus range from $9,880 to $15,000 (two-semester contract) for the academic year. University-operated off-campus housing is available in proximity of the New York City campus. A wide variety of rooms and apartments are also available for students.

How to Apply / Application
Admission to Pace University requires successful completion of a U.S. baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited institution. Students must submit a completed application, an application fee, official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions, a personal statement, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. International students must submit official TOEFL scores and official transcripts in the native language with a professional English translation.

Applicants to the M.S.Ed. and Psy.D. programs must demonstrate satisfactory performance on both the GRE General Test and the Subject Test in Psychology. Students are only admitted for the fall semester. Completed applications should be submitted by February 1 and supporting documentation by February 15. International applications should be submitted one month prior to these dates.

Applicants to the M.A. program must demonstrate satisfactory performance on the GRE General Test and are expected to have 12 credits of undergraduate preparation in psychology. Applications should be submitted by August 1 for the fall semester, December 1 for the spring semester, and May 1 for summer sessions. International applications should be submitted one month prior to these dates.

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