MSEd in Educational Psychology - General
The Master of Science (MSEd) in Educational Psychology offers a general program of study that is ideally suited for students who plan to work in schools or other educational settings as practitioners and/or researchers and for those who are interested in pursuing a doctoral degree.
Highlights:
- Competitive and affordable
- All admitted students receive substantial tuition scholarship
- 36 hours of graduate coursework
- Typical time to complete the degree is 18-24 months.
Program Content:
Students take 18 hours of core courses that focus on learning and cognition, human growth and development, research, and assessment. In addition, students choose from a variety of other courses for the remaining 18 hours, including courses in gifted and talented education, applied behavior analysis, or courses outside of the department that match student interests and career goals.
Students may also pursue a specialization in Gifted and Talented Education or a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. Please refer to those pages for details.
Contact Information:
For more information about the MSEd in Educational Psychology, please email Dr. Jennifer Robins.
Degree Requirements
MSEd in Educational Psychology (General)
Required Courses:
- EDP 5332 Human Growth and Development
- EDP 5333 Psychology of Learning
- EDP 5335 Research in Education
- EDP 5366 Psychology of Exceptional Children
- EDP 5393 Cultural Issues with Children and Families
Select one of the following courses:
- EDP 5334 Statistical Methods
- EDP 5340 Measurement and Evaluation
Electives:
Students will select an additional six graduate-level courses (18 hours), including those in gifted and talented education, applied behavior analysis, or courses outside of the department that match student interests and career goals.