January 2026 University Catalog

MS in Psychology, Educational Psychology, FlexPath option

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

The master’s Educational Psychology specialization offers students the opportunity to strengthen their credentials in order to pursue careers in public education and instruction, lifespan development from early childhood through late adulthood, and educational technology, as well as to prepare them for doctoral study in psychology and other related disciplines. Specialization outcomes allow students to gain and demonstrate a working knowledge of the application of learning, human development and socialization, educational psychology, ethics, tests and measurements, and basic statistics and research methods. Students who pursue this specialization through the FlexPath option earn an MS in Psychology through self-paced demonstrations of competencies. This specialization is not designed or intended to meet licensure requirements for any licensed profession.

Core courses

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PSY-FPX5002Foundations of Theory and Practice for Master's Psychology Students

2.5

PSY-FPX7610Tests and Measurements

2.5

RSCH-FPX7860Survey of Research Methods

2

RSCH-FPX7864Quantitative Design and Analysis

2

Specialization courses

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PSY-FPX5110Ethics and Individual Differences in Psychology

2.5

PSY-FPX5140Program Evaluation

2.5

PSY-FPX6015Lifespan Development

2.5

PSY-FPX6100Introduction to Educational Psychology

2.5

PSY-FPX6110Learning Theories in Psychology

2.5

Taken during the student’s final quarter

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PSY-FPX5201Integrative Project for Master's Degree in Psychology

2.5

Total

At least 24 program points

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

Students 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.