Educational Psychology: Educational Psychology, MS
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2026-2027. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Thesis Option
Total Hours: 36
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Core | ||
| Select 6 hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Human Development in Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Learning | ||
| Motivation in Educational Contexts | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 6 | |
| Research and Measurement | ||
| REMS 5013 | Research Design and Methodology | 3 |
| REMS 5953 | Statistical Methods in Education | 3 |
| Hours Subtotal | 6 | |
| 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: 1 | 15 | |
| Theories of Social Psychology | ||
| 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 | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 18 | |
| Thesis | ||
| EPSY 5000 | Master's Thesis (6 hours, to be distributed across multiple semesters) | 6 |
| Hours Subtotal | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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And other courses pre-approved by graduate advisory committee.
Non-Thesis Option: Creative Component
Total Hours: 36
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Core | ||
| Select 6 hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Human Development in Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Learning | ||
| Motivation in Educational Contexts | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 6 | |
| Research and Measurement | ||
| REMS 5013 | Research Design and Methodology | 3 |
| REMS 5953 | Statistical Methods in Education | 3 |
| Hours Subtotal | 6 | |
| 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: 1 | 15 | |
| Theories of Social 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 Subtotal | 18 | |
| Creative Component | ||
| EPSY 5123 | Academic Writing in the Learning Sciences | 3 |
| Select 3 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 (may come from outside the EPSY program). | 3 | |
| Hours Subtotal | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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And other courses pre-approved by graduate advisory committee.
Graduate College Master's Program Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2026-2027 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.