MS in Psychology, Educational Psychology

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

The master’s Educational Psychology specialization offers learners the opportunity to strengthen their credentials in order to pursue careers in public education and instruction, lifespan development from early childhood through late adulthood, educational technology, as well as to prepare them for doctoral study in psychology and other related disciplines. Specialization outcomes allow learners to gain knowledge and skills in the application of learning, human development and socialization, educational psychology, ethics, tests and measurements, and basic statistics and research methods. These specialization requirements are not designed or intended to meet professional licensure requirements for the counseling or psychology professions.

Core courses

PSY5002	Foundations of Theory and Practice for Master's Psychology Learners	5
PSY7610	Tests and Measurements	5
RSCH7860	Survey of Research Methods	4
RSCH7864	Quantitative Design and Analysis	4

Specialization courses

PSY5110	Ethics and Multicultural Issues in Psychology	5
PSY5140	Program Evaluation	5
PSY6015	Lifespan Development	5
PSY6100	Introduction to Educational Psychology	5
PSY6110	Learning Theories in Psychology	5

Taken during the learner’s final quarter

PSY5201

Integrative Project for Master's Degree in Psychology

5

Total

At least 48 quarter credits

One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.

Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.

GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.

Multiple specializations available (must be within the same degree program)