MED Educational Psychology Education

The program´s mission is to advance the understanding of learning, cognition, human development, and instructional technology as these processes apply to educational processes and practices. The Educational Psychology program is characterized by a strong theoretical and research orientation, the interplay of theory and practice, an interdisciplinary approach, and a commitment to service. The program includes 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.
Required Courses (18 hours):

• EDUC 5325 (0525) Introduction to Statistics & Research
• EP 5529 (0529) Tests & Measurements
• EP 8625 (0625) Intermediate Educational Statistics
• EP 8627 (0627) Introduction to Research Design
• EP 5531 (0531) Learning Theories & Education
• EP 5541 (0541) Concepts in Human Development

Elective Courses (12 hours):
Electives within and outside Educational Psychology
Can I complete the program on a part-time or evening-only basis? yes
Non-degree Student Policy:
A student may complete 9 credits prior to admission to a degree program. All courses except Doctoral seminars are open to non-matriculated students.

Admission Requirements

Admission is based on a combination of academic and personal factors. The applicant must provide evidence of successful academic performance and aptitude for graduate level study as documented by undergraduate and graduate grade point averages, scores on the Graduate Record Examination or Miller Analogies Test taken within five years, and performance in any applicable courses taken prior to admission. A goal statement and three letters of reference from instructors or supervisors familiar with the applicant´s professional and academic work are also required.
Applicants must submit:

• A completed Graduate School Online Application
• A resume
• Official transcripts from all colleges and graduate schools attended
• GRE scores or scores on the Miller Analogies Test (taken within the last 5 years)
• Three letters of recommendation (see Reference Report for Graduate Study (pdf))
• A goal statement that outlines professional interests.

All materials should be mailed to:
Graduate Program Office
College of Education, Temple University
Ritter Annex 150 (003-00)
1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6091
Do not mail them to the Harrisburg campus. That will only delay your application processing.

Application deadlines:

To be considered for admission, your complete application, including all required supplemental materials, must be post-marked no later than:

• For Fall admission: May 1.
• For Spring admission: November 1

However, applications are accepted throughout the semester for both the fall and spring terms. Completed applications received by May 1 for Fall and November 1 for Spring are guaranteed a decision for the upcoming term. Applications received after the stated deadlines will be reviewed on a space available basis. We will review applications as soon as they are complete and notify the applicant in as timely a manner as possible.