Psychological
foundations of education
Psychological foundations of education offers several possible
focus areas including measurement and evaluation, statistics and
research design, learning and cognition, technology and learning,
social psychology, cooperative learning, and moral development.
The field attracts professionals from education, business, and
youth services who enter the program to prepare for careers in
higher education, technology, consulting, testing and assessment,
corporate training, and curriculum development, among many
others. Study is usually individualized, requiring only minimal
core coursework.
Master of arts
(M.A.) in educational psychology—psychological foundations of education track
Offered through the Graduate
School, our M.A. program emphasizes research and theory in the context
of classroom application. It generally culminates in an extensive research
project and final oral exam. The application procedures and tuition fees
correspond to those of the Graduate School. Program
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Doctor of
philosophy (Ph.D.) in educational psychology—psychological foundations of
education track
Our Ph.D. degree is for students interested in
focusing on a particular subject field and includes original research that makes
a significant contribution to knowledge in that field. Students pursuing this
degree are admitted through the Graduate
School. Program
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