Educational Psychology M.A.

Degree Requirements - 30 Credits

Student take the common set of required credits listed below and select additional elective credits in consultation with their advisor.

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Theoretical Foundations - 9 hours

PSY 530 Life Span Developmental Psychology (3)

PSY 540 Theories and Principles of Learning (3)

PSY 590 Seminar in History and Systems (3)

Research Methods - 6 hours

SRM 600 Introduction to Graduate Research (3)

One of the following:

SRM 602 Statistical Methods I (3)

SRM 680 Introduction to Qualitative Research (3)

Professional Foundations - 9 hours

PSY 661 Trends and Issues in Educational Psychology (3)

PSY 674 Measurement I: Educational Testing (3)

PSY 575 Educational Assessment (3)

Elective Credits - 6 hours

Note(s): Students choose electives in consultation with their advisor. Options include, but are not limited to courses in Education, Psychology, Educational Technology, Statistics and Research Methods, Professional or School Psychology, Special Education, or Educational Leadership. Courses numbered 508 or 513 are not acceptable for credit in graduate programs.

PSY 699 is a highly recommended elective for students intending subsequently to enter a doctoral program. Student competencies are examined by comprehensive examination during fall, spring or summer semesters.