Human
development in education
The psychological
foundations of education track within the College’s
Department of Educational Psychology offers opportunities to focus in
several different areas of specialized study, including human development in
education. Study plans usually are
individualized according to the student’s interests and goals, structured
with the guidance of the graduate adviser, and require minimal core
coursework.
This field of study is interdisciplinary, crossing boundaries in
educational psychology, child psychology, and psychology. Human development
in education focuses on issues surrounding development and education across
the lifespan. Coursework is determined by the student and graduate studies
committee and could include classes in knowledge and skill development,
development of reading and higher cognitive functions, the role of play in
human development, aggression in schools, analyses of longitudinal data, and
meta-analysis. Graduates in this field often go on to do research and to
teach in colleges and universities, or develop careers in human service
organizations, government agencies, or health sciences settings.
Master of arts (M.A.) degree in education
psychology—psychological foundations
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.) degree in education psychology—psychological foundations
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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