About the Program

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 Master's Degree program consists of 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.