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2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Educational Psychology: Research Emphasis MA


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Educational psychologists are involved in the following settings: classroom teaching at the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels; research related to schools, learning and human growth and development; the construction, administration, and evaluation of tests; early childhood education programs; training programs in business and industry; and residence-hall directors.

Each student in the Educational Psychology program will select one of the following emphases: Instructional, Developmental, Research or General. The student and advisor plan a provisional sequence of experiences in accordance with the student’s professional objectives, the general requirements of the MA degree and the chosen emphasis.

Continuation in the Educational Psychology program is based upon a periodic review, by the department, of the student’s academic performance and personal qualifications as they pertain to an educational psychologist.

Educational Psychology: Research Emphasis


The MA program in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in research is designed for those interested in applying research and statistical principles for solving problems in educational, psychological and social settings. Graduates of the program may be consultants in research agencies, instructors in colleges and universities, and/or pursue doctoral degrees in research, statistics, measurement and evaluation.

Total Credits: 33


Notes:


The 30–33 credit MA Educational Psychology programs may be completed in one year of full-time study.

Students planning further graduate work are encouraged to include GDPC699 Thesis. Those who do not plan further graduate study may substitute course work for the thesis in their program.

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