Educational Psychology - M.Ed.
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This Master’s program equips students with a comprehensive knowledge of learning, motivation, development, and educational foundations. Students learn to apply quantitative and qualitative research skills in a manner that promotes educational improvement while valuing individual differences.
Learning Model
Online, Hybrid, Face-to-Face
Credit Hours
45 credits
Maximum Transfer Hours
6 credit hours
Tuition Estimates
Average In or Out of State
$415-500 per credit hour
Tuition rates are based on your residency determination of Texas Resident, Non-Resident, or Foreign. Please consult the Admissions site for more information.
About This Program
This program equips students with a comprehensive knowledge of learning, motivation, development, and educational foundations. Additionally, students learn to apply quantitative and qualitative research skills in a manner that promotes educational improvement while valuing individual differences. Thus, educational psychology attracts students from various educational and professional backgrounds including education, psychology, human sciences, business, sports sciences, and health sciences.
Key Courses
EPSY 5379: Introduction to Educational Research
Introduction to the nature of research and its relationship to educational thought and practice. Focus on preparing research consumer.
EPSY 5331: Human Development in Education
Interrelationships of social and psychological development through the lifecycle and implications for teaching and learning.
EPSY 5332: Educational Psychology and Learning
Emphasis on the application of educational psychological principles to learning at all levels.
EPSY 6330: Cognition and Instruction
An exploration of the theories in cognitive psychology and their implications for instructional and assessment practices in K-12 and post-secondary educational settings.
Why Educational Psychology?
Flexible
Students can tailor their area of emphasis and electives to match their research interests and career goals. This flexibility empowers students to build a customized program of study aligned with fields such as measurement, motivation, development, or learning sciences.
Interdisciplinary
The curriculum bridges educational psychology, statistics, human development, learning sciences, and related fields, enabling students to approach problems from multiple perspectives. This interdisciplinary structure builds versatility and prepares graduates for impactful roles across academia, research organizations, and educational agencies.
Impactful
The program prepares students to conduct research that directly influences educational policy, assessment practices, and teaching effectiveness. Graduates leave equipped to address pressing educational challenges and to lead initiatives that make measurable differences in schools, agencies, and communities.
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College of Education
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Address
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Email
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