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2014-2015 University Catalog
Educational Psychology, MS
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Banner Code: E1-MS-EDP
This 30-credit master’s program is designed to offer professionals and students the opportunity to apply principles of learning, cognition, and motivation to vital problems in the area of education; develop a solid understanding of research, assessment, and evaluation methodologies; and develop an analytical and scholarly approach to critically assessing theoretical perspectives, research, and practice within and across content domains. By participating in a supportive and collegial environment with faculty from numerous educational disciplines and expertise, students are expected to develop the skills to meet the needs of diverse populations and design and implement effective educational programs appropriate for a broad range of cultural contexts.
An accelerated master’s option in either the EDPA or EDPL concentration is available to students in the psychology bachelor’s program (BA or BS). |
Degree Requirements
Students pursuing the master’s degree in educational psychology must complete a minimum of 30 credits in one of three concentrations. Each concentration offers students the option of a thesis or a project to fulfill the research requirement. ▲Concentration in Assessment, Evaluation, and Testing (EDPA)
Concentration Course Work (12 credits)
Note
* All courses marked with the asterisk are course options for those students in the Educational Psychology, MS Concentration in Assessment, Evaluation, and Testing who have also been admitted to the Data-Driven Decision-Making for Continuous Educational Improvement Graduate Certificate at least one full semester prior to concluding the degree. Educational Psychology Core (9 credits)
Research Methodology Core (9 credits)
▲Concentration in Learning and Decision-Making in Leadership (EDPD)
Concentration Course Work (12 credits)
Educational Psychology Core (9 credits)
Research Methodology Core (9 credits)
▲Concentration in Learning, Cognition, and Motivation (EDPL)
Concentration Course Work (12 credits)
Educational Psychology Core (9 credits)
Research Methodology Core (9 credits)
▲Concentration in Teacher Preparation (EDPT)
Individuals pursuing the Educational Psychology, MS Concentration in Teacher Preparation must be admitted into one of the following teacher licensure certificate programs prior to completion of MS course work: English as a Second Language, Secondary Education, Students with Disabilities who Access the General Curriculum, Students with Disabilities who Access the Adapted Curriculum, or Visual Impairments. Students apply three courses (9 credits) from within one of the above mentioned teacher licensure certificate programs toward their MS degree in educational psychology with the expectation that they will complete the teacher certification program. Concentration Course Work (12 credits)
Educational Psychology Core (9 credits)
Research Methodology Core (9 credits)
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