Educational Psychology

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Teachers College 505, 765-285-8500

Educational psychology is a social science that involves the study of human development, learning, adjustment, measurement, research, and statistics as they relate to the problem of understanding human beings. These objectives are accomplished through research and service functions and through teaching about human relationships, human development, and changes in human behavior. Programs related to the practical application of psychological principles in psychoeducational settings are offered primarily at the graduate level.

Student financial support includes doctoral and graduate assistantships.

Programs

Master of arts (MA) in educational psychology, school psychology, and school counseling; master of science (MS) in educational psychology and quantitative psychology; specialist in education (EdS) in school psychology; doctor of philosophy (PhD) in educational psychology and school psychology, and certificates in gifted and talented education, human development and learning, Identity and Leadership Development Program for Counselors, and neuropsychology.

Admission requirements

For all masters, specialist, and doctoral degrees, applicants must apply to both the Graduate School and the Department of Educational Psychology. Applicants are screened according to departmental criteria after they have been admitted by the Graduate School. Separate application forms are required by the Graduate School and the department.