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Do you want to help children, teens or adults become more motivated and successful learners?
Are you interested in learning how to design or evaluate effective programs or lessons?
Would you like to learn to use technology or other tools to make your instruction and trainings more exciting and effective?
Would you like to increase your understanding of how culture is relevant to learning?
Do you want to learn how to use research to improve your educational practices or create assessments that are connected to learning?


Do these kinds of questions interest you? If so, a master’s degree in Educational Psychology might be the right program for you!
We believe that well trained and caring educators can change society for the better and make a difference in the lives of those they touch. Our faculty strives to develop professional and personal growth in our students so that they will be able to effectively apply educational, psychological, and technological principles to a diverse population of individuals.

Programs in the Educational Psychology Department

Nester talks to studentsThe Department of Educational Psychology includes several different degree and certificate programs. If you are seeking a masters degree in Educational Psychology, see the Educational Psychology Schemes page. The schemes are different pathways that students take in earning their masters degrees which differ based on whether one is seeking professional certficaction in a teaching area, background in Program Evaluation, or a flexible program that allows some choice of courses relevant to your own personal or professional interests. Our department also offers an  undergraduate degree program in Applied Technology Education and a  masters degree program in Applied Technology Education. Students may also earn an advanced certificate of graduate study in Instructional Technology or  School Psychology.
 


What is Educational Psychology?

Educational Psychology is a branch of psychology devoted to understanding the psychological issues associated with learning and motivation. Under this broad umbrella, the educational psychologists focus their research attention on the importance of human development, assessment, culture and technology. They look for the relationship between these issues and ways they may impact the learner. With this understanding, educational psychologists strive to create optimal environments where students can flourish academically, socially and personally.

What does an Educational Psychologist do?

Educational Psychologists work in a variety of settings. Many are classroom teachers who use their master’s degree in educational psychology to obtain their professional teaching certificates. Equally as important, these teachers use the knowledge gained from their educational psychology courses to improve their teaching and their students’ learning. Others may choose to work in the corporations, governmental agencies, testing companies or schools where they analyze data to help organizations make sound decisions, engage in staff training and development and evaluate program effectiveness. Many educational psychologists find themselves teaching and doing research in college and university settings preparing the next generation of educational professionals. Below are listed some of the settings in which our graduates have worked.

  • Schools
  • Non-Profit Organizations 
  • Government Agencies 
  • Businesses 
  • College Career Centers 
  • Health And Human Service Organizations 
  • Professional Organizations 
  • Community Training Programs
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