Educational Psychology: Educational Psychology, MS

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

Thesis Option

Total Hours: 36

Degree Core
Select 6 hours from the following:6
Human Development in Psychology
Psychology of Learning
Motivation in Educational Contexts
Hours Subtotal6
Research and Measurement
REMS 5013Research Design and Methodology3
REMS 5953Statistical Methods in Education3
Hours Subtotal6
Program Core
Select 3 hours from EPSY 5103, EPSY 5463, EPSY 5553, whichever was not used as part of Degree Core:3
Select 15 hours from the following:15
Theories of Social Psychology
Seminar in Educational Psychology
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
Hours Subtotal18
Thesis
EPSY 5000Master's Thesis (6 hours, required)6
Hours Subtotal6
Total Hours36

Non-Thesis Option

Total Hours: 36

Degree Core
Select 6 hours from the following:6
Human Development in Psychology
Psychology of Learning
Motivation in Educational Contexts
Hours Subtotal6
Research and Measurement
REMS 5013Research Design and Methodology3
REMS 5953Statistical Methods in Education3
Hours Subtotal6
Program Core
Select 3 hours from EPSY 5103, EPSY 5463, EPSY 5553, whichever was not used as part of Degree Core:3
Select 15 hours from the following:15
Theories of Social Psychology
Seminar in Educational Psychology
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
Hours Subtotal18
Creative Component
Select 6 hours of electives from the emphasis area with the development of a Creative Component. Related elective coursework is determined by the student with committee members.6
Hours Subtotal6
Total Hours36

Graduate College Master's Program Requirements

Learn more about Graduate College 2023-2024 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.