Educational Psychology Programs at Temple University

Master's Program (Ed.M.)

The master's program in Educational Psychology features two options for specialization:

General Educational Psychology
This concentration provides a general preparation in the broad field of Educational Psychology with the courses focusing on three major areas: learning and conceptual processes, human development, and applied data analysis and research methodology. Students in this concentration are typically using the degree as a bridge to a doctoral program in Educational Psychology or a related field.
Professional Development for Teachers
This concentration is designed for in-service teachers who are seeking to up-grade their skills in areas relevant to Educational Psychology. The program is flexible in that half of the courses are designed in collaboration with the specific audience for the program. The remaining half of the course work focuses on the three areas listed above for the Instructional Psychology track. This concentration is not offered on the main campus..

The doctoral program in Educational Psychology offers two concentrations:

General Educational Psychology
This concentration is designed for students seeking to become professors or researchers in higher education. It is structured around the three areas of learning and conceptual processes, human development, and applied data analysis and research methodology.
Special Education
This concentration is for students who are seeking higher level training in the field of special education. Typically, students who matriculate in this concentration have at least an undergraduate degree in special education (and often a master's degree as well), have worked or are currently employed in a special education setting, and intend to pursue work in special education after they complete their degree. The basic course work is identical to the Instructional Psychology track, with additional courses in special education.