Educational Psychology: Educational Psychology, PhD
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2026-2027. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Total Hours: 68
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Domain I - Research and Inquiry | ||
| Required Courses for Domain I | ||
| REMS 6003 | Analyses of Variance | 3 |
| REMS 6013 | Multiple Regression Analysis in Behavioral Studies | 3 |
| SCFD 6113 | Theoretical Foundations of Inquiry | 3 |
| 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 Subtotal | 18 | |
| Domain II: Foundations of Educational Psychology | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| EPSY 5001 | Colloquium: Educational Psychology | 1 |
| EPSY 6001 | Colloquium II: The Job Search in Educational Psychology and Related Fields | 1 |
| EPSY 6153 | Advanced Research in Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EPSY 6213 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EPSY 6533 | Human Motivation | 3 |
| Select at least five courses from the following (two must be 6000-level): 1 | 15 | |
| Academic Writing in the Learning Sciences | ||
| 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 | ||
| Emotion and Cognition | ||
| Theories and Problems in Educational Psychology | ||
| Instructional Systems Design | ||
| Diversity and Equity Issues in Education | ||
| Although these courses are often completed prior to the doctoral program, they are not pre-requisites for admission and may be counted towards Domain II’s electives with committee approval. | ||
| Human Development in Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Learning | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 26 | |
| Area of Expertise Domain III: | ||
| Select 9 hours | 9 | |
Student-scholars select a minimum of 9 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 | 9 | |
| Dissertation (Doctoral Thesis) | ||
| EPSY 6000 | Doctoral Dissertation | 15 |
| Hours Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 68 | |
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And other courses approved by graduate advisory committee.
Graduate College Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2026-2027 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.