Educational Psychology
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Quick Facts
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In the MA Educational Psychology program, students study the psychology of teaching and learning, human development, and how psychology is relevant to educational issues. This degree provides a foundational understanding of the concepts, methods, and theories of educational psychology.
Students hold undergraduate degrees from diverse academic fields.
Graduate prepared for a wide range of positions in education, government, and industry.
With an MA in Educational Psychology, you can pursue careers as a:
- Educational psychologist
- Educational researcher
- Academic advisor
EDP 501: Advanced Child Development
EDP 502: Motivation and Development in the Classroom
EDP 560: Introduction to Educational Research
Earn an Accelerated Masters Degree
We offer our MA Educational Psychology program as an accelerated masters for qualifying students. Earn both your bachelors and masters degree in as few as five years. In this program, students take up to 12 graduate level-units in their senior year while paying undergraduate tuition and earn the 30-credit minimum masters degree in Educational Psychology just a year after completing their undergraduate studies. Junior-level undergraduate students in the Bachelor of General Studies, Chemistry, and Learning and Leadership Innovation programs are invited to apply.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or 12 completed courses of graduate work from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Statement of Purpose
- 500-word professional writing sample
- 3 letters of recommendation
- TOEFL (Total and TWE) scores - if applicable
Ready to learn more?
We recommend taking a look at the student handbook for program details. For more information, contact Jessica Summers.