Educational Psychology PhD

Total Credits - 90+

Admission Requirements

• A master’s degree (or non-U. S. equivalent) from an accredited institution (NOTE: A master’s degree may be received en route to the doctoral degree; however, all master’s degree requirements must be met.)
• Minimum graduate GPA of 3.30 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Students with a baccalaureate degree in psychology or a related field and an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 may be eligible to apply
• GRE General Test from exam taken within five years. Required only for doctoral-level programs (Minimum score required 142/142/3.0)

Additional Admission Requirements

• Transcripts of post-secondary coursework
• Recommendations from two professionals for the MA; from three professionals for the PhD. Recommenders may be advisors, major professors and employers
• Resume describing employment, research or special projects
• Statement of Purpose reflecting your philosophical perspective, personal, professional and academic goals, and reasons for seeking the graduate program
• Conviction Clearance and Background Check
• TOEFL, IELTS or PTE (academic): Students whose language of education is not English must submit English proficiency test scores
• Interview with a member of the Admissions Committee on campus or by phone

Additional Requirements for International Students

We are an international campus with a significant representation of international students. To learn more, please visit andrews.edu/services/international. The Office of Graduate Enrollment reserves the right to request additional documents.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will demonstrate:

• The ability to integrate a spiritual perspective into educational psychological practice and theory.
• Knowledge and understanding of human development, and human learning across the life span.
• Knowledge and understanding of the major theories of learning and motivation.
• Competency in the planning and prescribing of teaching and curriculum strategies for students.
• Knowledge of human behavior and behavior management techniques, and capacity to plan and implement classroom management procedures pertaining to the behavior of students.
• The acquisition and mastery of a broad understanding of learning, and learning impairments.
• Knowledge of federal and state special education laws and other legal aspects of the role of the educational psychologist.
• Skills in the ability to consult, counsel, and collaborate with students, parents, school personnel, and appropriate outside personnel regarding mental health, behavior, and educational concerns utilizing psychology principles.
• Knowledge of human growth and development in pupils with or without handicaps.
• Knowledge of the organization and administration of local and state agencies and their services for pupils.
• The ability to use current technology for supervision, assessment, and professional record keeping and consultation.
• The ability to understand and interpret statistical data from research studies.
• The ability to integrate data from tests and other measurement sources. Understand dynamics of research.
• The ability to communicate research findings to parents, students and other professionals in a meaningful way.
• The ability to provide psychological services to special populations including ethnic minorities, female students, learning disabled students, mentally challenged students, emotionally handicapped students, physically disabled students, and gifted students.
• The ability to conduct evaluations and research in the area of educational and school psychology.
• Understanding of ethical standards for the profession of educational psychology.
• Ethical behaviors.