Educational Psychology: Educational Psychology, PhD

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2023-2024. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.

Total Hours: 69

Domain I - Research and Inquiry
Required Courses for Domain I
REMS 6003Analyses of Variance3
REMS 6013Multiple Regression Analysis in Behavioral Studies3
SCFD 6113Theoretical Foundations of Inquiry3
Other coursework recommended for expertise in the Research and Inquiry Domain:9
Computer Applications in Nonparametric Data Analyses
Psychometric Theory
Factor Analysis in Behavioral Research
Qualitative Research I
Qualitative Research II
Program Evaluation
Program Evaluation II
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 Subtotal18
Domain II: Foundations of Educational Psychology
Required Courses
EPSY 5001Colloquium: Educational Psychology1
EPSY 5320Seminar in Educational Psychology8
EPSY 6213Advanced Educational Psychology3
EPSY 6533Human Motivation3
Select at least three courses from the following (two must be 6000-level):9
Instructional Systems Design
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
Diversity and Equity Issues in Education
Hours Subtotal24
Area of Expertise Domain III:
Select 12 hours12
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 Subtotal12
Dissertation (Doctoral Thesis)
EPSY 6000Doctoral Dissertation15
Hours Subtotal15
Total Hours69

Graduate College Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements

Learn more about Graduate College 2023-2024 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.