Educational Psychology

The Educational Psychology program in the College of Human Resources and Education offers opportunities for graduate study and research leading to the Master of Arts (M.A.) degree. Professional preparation focuses on learning, development, instruction, and research. Accordingly, students are expected to achieve competencies in these areas.

Programs are planned jointly by the student and the student’s advisor to meet the student’s particular career needs. Master’s Program General Description: The Educational Psychology program in the College of Human Resources and Education offers opportunities for graduate study and research leading to the Master of Arts degree. The principal goal of the program is the education and training of professionals who will focus on teaching and learning environments as they carry out their missions associated with instruction, service, and research. Professional preparation centers on the following three content areas: (a) learning and development; (b) instructional development; and© measurement, research, and statistics. Accordingly, students are expected to achieve competencies in these areas. Programs are planned jointly by the student, the student’s adviser, and the student’s committee to meet particular career needs. In addition to the general requirements of the University and the College of Human Resources and Education, there is a core of courses and supporting competencies required of all graduate students in the department.

Educational psychologists function in a variety of settings. The program is dedicated to the preparation and placement of competent educational psychologists for positions in educational settings at all levels; educational agencies at local, state, and federal levels; public and private human service centers; medical centers; business and industrial settings; and other settings.