Educational Psychology: Educational Psychology, PhD
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2019-2020. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Total Hours: 70 Hours
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Domain I - Research and Inquiry 1 | ||
| Statistical Methods in Education | ||
| Research Design and Methodology | ||
Required Courses for Domain I | ||
| SCFD 6113 | Theoretical Foundations of Inquiry | 3 |
| REMS 6003 | Analyses of Variance | 3 |
| REMS 6013 | Multiple Regression Analysis in Behavioral Studies | 3 |
| Other coursework recommended for expertise in the Research and Inquiry Domain: | 9 | |
REMS 5063 | ||
| Psychometric Theory | ||
| Factor Analysis in Behavioral Research | ||
| Qualitative Research I | ||
| Qualitative Research II | ||
| Program Evaluation | ||
| Applied Multivariate Research in Behavioral Studies | ||
| Item Response Theory | ||
| Multilevel Modeling Methods in Education | ||
| Structural Equation Modeling for Behavioral and Educational Research | ||
| Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 18 | |
| Domain II: Foundations of Educational Psychology 2 | ||
| Required for First Fall Semester | ||
| Human Development in Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Learning | ||
| Theories of Social Psychology | ||
Required Courses | ||
| EPSY 5001 | Colloquium: Educational Psychology (Required for First Fall Semester) | 1 |
| EPSY 5320 | Seminar in Educational and School Psychology | 8 |
| EPSY 6213 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EPSY 6533 | Human Motivation | 3 |
| Select at least 9 hours from the following (6 hours must be 6000-level): | 9 | |
| Issues in Adolescent Development | ||
| Psychology of Adult Learning | ||
| Developmental Issues in Instruction | ||
| Creativity for Teachers | ||
| Developing Resources to Support Educational Programs | ||
| Instructional Effectiveness in Higher Education | ||
| Adult Development | ||
| Advanced Research in Educational Psychology | ||
| Emotion and Cognition | ||
| Theories and Problems in Educational Psychology | ||
| Instructional Systems Design | ||
| Diversity and Equity Issues in Education | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 24 | |
| Area of Expertise Domain III: | ||
| Select 12 hours | 12 | |
Student-scholars select 12 hours related to an area of expertise based on student career goals, expertise, interest and background. Examples of areas of expertise may derive from the other domains, such as measurement or program evaluation in a specific context; instructional development for students with diverse needs; studies of gender, race, class, ability; multicultural issues in education; adult development or aging learners; social and emotional needs of children, and many others. | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 12 | |
| Dissertation (Doctoral Thesis) | ||
| EPSY 6000 | Doctoral Dissertation | 15 |
| Hours Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 69 | |
| 1 | Many students have taken these courses as part of the master's degree. These courses are considered prerequisites and will not count on the formal and submitted doctoral play of study. |
| 2 | Many students have taken these courses as part of the master's degree. Although these courses are considered prerequisites to the doctorate, they are not required and may be counted on the doctoral plan of study if needed. |
General Graduate College Requirements
- A minimum Grade-Point-Average of 3.00 is required
- A minimum Grade of "C" is required in all degree applicable courses
- No courses utilizing the Pass-No Pass grading system are permitted
- GRAD 5082 or GRAD 5092 may not be used to meet degree requirements
Additional Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) Requirements
- 90 credits beyond the Bachelor's degree, 60 credits beyond the Master's degree are required
- At least seventy-five percent of coursework on the Plan of Study must include 5000 and 6000 level courses
- A minimum of 15 hours at the 6000 level with a grade of SR for the doctoral dissertation must be complete. The maximum number of dissertation hours (6000 with a grade of SR) permissible on a Plan of Study must not exceed three-fourths of the total credit hours in the approved graduate degree program
- Credit for all courses on a graduate Plan of Study must have been awarded within 10 years of completion of all degree requirements
- A minimum of 30 in-residence credit hours are required
- Non-Course requirements:
- Doctoral Candidacy
- Dissertation Defense
- Dissertation Submission/Approval