The faculty in the Division of Psychology in Education offer graduate programs leading to the M.A., Master of Education, and Ph.D. degrees in Educational Psychology. In the Ph.D. program, concentrations are available in lifespan developmental psychology; measurement, statistics, and methodological studies; and school psychology.
Students applying for admission to any of these programs are required to submit scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
The Master of Education degree program requires 36 semester hours of graduate course work. The M.A. degree program requires 30 semester hours of graduate course work, which includes a thesis. In the M.A. program, areas of study are available in measurement, statistics, and methodological studies and life-span developmental psychology. All applicants must submit scores of the GRE. All programs except school psychology (see “School Psychology,”) have deadlines of October 15 for receiving all application materials, including test scores, to be considered for admission for the following semester. All degree programs require written comprehensive examinations; doctoral degree programs require a final oral examination as well. Additional information on these degree programs may be obtained from the Division of Psychology in Education.
MASTER OF ARTS
See “Master’s Degrees” for information on the M.A. degree.
MASTER OF EDUCATION
See “Master of Education” for information on the M.Ed. degree.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
The Ph.D. degree in Educational Psychology with a concentration in school psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists.
School Psychology. The faculty specializing in school psychology offer a scientist-practitioner program leading to the Ph.D. degree. The program provides preparation in academic and professional areas through course work, research, practica, and internship. Graduates are employed in school districts, behavioral health settings serving children and adolescents, and universities. All application materials, including test scores, must be received by January 15 to be considered for admission the following academic year. For more information on the faculty, the programs of study, and admission requirements, applicants should contact the Division of Psychology in Education and request the School Psychology Program brochure.
See “Doctor of Philosophy” for information on the Ph.D. degree.
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
Research in methodology includes the development and assessment of theory and techniques of design, statistics, psychometrics, and evaluation. Specific topics include multivariate analysis, personnel and program evaluation, qualitative methodology, and use of computers in instruction and testing.
Research in human development includes studies of critical thinking, moral development and honesty, prejudice, belief systems, authority, social environments of schools, and cultural influences on development.
School psychology research involves assessment of cognitive and academic skills, classroom processes and school cultures, and assessment of minority individuals. Additional research topics in school psychology include cognitive-emotional processes in achievement motivation, cognitive behavioral interventions, and social-cognitive development.
Omnibus Graduate Courses: See omnibus graduate courses that may be offered.
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