In addition to an in-depth familiarity with research and assessment processes, our program will help you develop a thorough understanding of the physical, cognitive, behavioral and social-emotional influences that affect learning. This knowledge will prepare you for a variety of leadership roles in educational and community settings.
We offer coursework in four specialization areas:
- Family policy and program administration
- Gifted and talented
- Learning and development
- Research, measurement and evaluation
Several of these provide avenues for earning additional professional certification or licensing. Our programs have been recognized by the National Council on Family Relations and U.S. News and World Report.
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 experience.
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
Major requirements, 21 hours
Concentration, 21 hours
Research, measurement and statistics
Supervised research practice, 3 hours
Dissertation, 9 hours minimum