Educational Psychology
Minor
Quick Facts
Main Campus (Tucson)
In Person, Online
The Educational Psychology minor is designed to allow students from many disciplines to explore child, adolescent, and adult development, concerns, and opportunities. Coursework includes consideration of the dynamics of learning and motivation in informal settings and traditional and non-traditional school settings. Educational policy and program evaluation courses provide students a larger framework within which to consider and assess programs relevant to youth and their well-being. The Educational Psychology minor supports students who seek careers in educational, health, and non-profit settings.
Develop an understanding of complex cognitive, social, and motivational influences on learning and behavior.
Apply theories of human development to understand differences in learning.
Apply research to assess and improve educational outcomes.
This minor can help prepare you for further studies and careers in:
- Counseling
- Academic advising
- Social work
- EDP 301: Educational Psychology and Child & Adolescent Development
- EDP 310: Learning Strategies for Youth and Adults
- EDP 314: Learning in Informal Setting
- EDP 358: Psychological Measurement in Education
How to Declare an Educational Psychology Minor
Please complete the Information Session to declare this minor. If you need additional support after reviewing the Info Session, please contact Academic Advising.