University of North Texas 
Educational Psychology (PhD) with a concentration in Human Development and Family Science
Focuses on individual growth and development across the lifespan as well as interpersonal interactions within the family context; this concentration also provides advanced study in developmental and family theory; social, emotional, and cognitive development; and marriage and family relationships.
Apply online through GradCAS
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Apply online through the GradCAS application system. The steps to apply and application links can be found at https://www.unt.edu/admissions/graduate/steps-to-apply.html.
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All application documents can be uploaded during the application process. You can view the details of these requirements under Submit Application Documents or at http://www.coe.unt.edu/educational-psychology/graduate-admissions.
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Requirements for international applicants can be viewed at http://admissions.unt.edu/international, including information on meeting the English Language Proficiency requirement.
Submit Application Documents
- Three written letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional references. These letters must be specifically written for the current application, signed by the reference, and printed on his/her official letterhead. Personal references are not accepted.
- Professional resume that delineates previous work, educational experiences, membership and involvement in professional organizations, and scholarly activities.
- Personal statement between 1-3 pages that explicitly addresses your goals and rationale for applying to the desired concentration and degree at UNT.
- GRE scores are not required.
All departmental admission decisions are based on a holistic review of the applicant's submitted materials. Applicants that are strong in all areas will have first priority for admission.
Send all application inquiries to:
Devyn Dougherty
Coordinator of Graduate Admissions
University of North Texas
Department of Educational Psychology
1155 Union Circle #311335
Denton, TX 76203-5017
Email: Devyn.Dougherty@unt.edu
The doctoral program in educational psychology requires a minimum of 63 (78 hours if admitted without a Master’s degree) hours of course work and research.
Those entering the program without a master’s degree are expected to fulfill the following requirements, plus two core courses in the MS with a major in educational psychology, and a minimum of three additional graduate-level courses with the advisor’s approval.
Note: The following requirements are for students entering the program having completed a related master’s degree.
Educational psychology requirement, 9 hours
- EPSY 5550 - Learning Theories
- EPSY 6040 - Foundations of Educational Psychology
- EPSY 5123 - Human Development Across the Life Span
Major requirements, 21 hours
- EPSY 6010 - Statistics for Educational Research
- EPSY 6020 - Research Methods in Education
- EPSY 6210 - Multiple Regression Analysis and Related Methods
- EPSY 6220 - Advanced Testing and Measurement
- EPSY 6230 - Theory and Application of Hierarchical Linear Modeling
- EPSY 6280 - Qualitative Research in Education
- EPSY 6290 - Multivariate Statistics in Education
Concentration, 21 hours
Human development and family science
- EPSY 6103 - Cognitive and Language Development
- EPSY 6113 - Application of Developmental Theories in Research
- EPSY 6153 - Social-Emotional Development
- EPSY 6163 - Diversity in Individuals, Families and Schools
- EPSY 6313 - Application of Family Theory in Research
- EPSY 6413 - Current Issues in Family Science
- Plus 1 elective course in human development and/or family studies from inside or outside the department, with advisor’s approval
Supervised research practice, 3 hours
Dissertation, 9 hours minimum
- EPSY 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation (3, 6 or 9 hours per semester)