This program prepares you to motivate the students in your own classroom, help schools and districts create and improve their educational programs, or conduct research in educational psychology.
Whether you aspire to be a teacher, administrator, or researcher, our flexible program helps you advance in your career goals.
You could explore ways to improve the classroom experience for immigrant or underprivileged students, develop better methods to motivate general-population students, or teach individuals with disabilities. While our program is a pathway for professional teacher certification in New York* and is thus suited to current educators or administrators, it is also perfect for career changers with no educational experience.
To offer flexibility, students can mix their courses—online and on-campus—as best fits their schedules and their learning preferences. Our mission statement and program objectives are the same, whether on-campus or online and students work with the same renowned College of Saint Rose professors.
Our students come from diverse educational and career backgrounds – we welcome applicants with experience in education, as well as those who are new to the field.
I studied English literature when I was an undergrad student. I wanted to be an English teacher before, but I didn't know the learning theories, how to motivate students, and how to manage the classroom. Due to a lack of this knowledge, I chose the ed psych program at The College of Saint Rose.
The professors are so supportive and reachable. There are a bunch of resources to support my learning, like the Writing Center and the global admission center."
Graduates leave our program with theory and skills that allow them to critique any instructional situation (e.g., teaching math in an inclusive classroom, leading adult workshops for the State Education Department, conducting parenting classes), and then to develop strategies, based on theory, that will help to create the optimal learning environment for the given learners.
Since teachers are challenged with engaging a diverse group of students, educational psychology helps to break down the learning process and identify effective strategies for conductive learning.
It allows teachers to guide students on an individual level using lesson plans and learning media that fits the needs of the students.
The main difference between school psychology and educational psychology is school psychologists often work one-on-one with students with learning or behavioral challenges.
Educational psychologists will focus on studying the overall learning processes in a classroom and may be consultants or researchers.
The certification requirements for school psychology and educational psychology are different, although theses certification pathways can overlap.
If you are looking to become a school psychologist, you should find a program specifically designed for this certification pathway, such as the M.S. in School Psychology Program at Saint Rose.
As a teacher, building strong, trustful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues has always been at the top of my list. I wholeheartedly believe that having a background in psychology helps me achieve this.
My favorite part of the ed psych program is definitely the professors within the program. I felt as though they truly believed in me and wanted me to succeed.”
Rest assured, no matter where your future classroom is, you will leave Saint Rose knowing that what you do in your own classroom positively influences students’ futures.
School psychologists collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students that strengthen connections between home and school. If you are interested in a career in School Psychology, explore our M.S.Ed. program today!
Of course, if you have any questions, please reach out. We’re here to help.
Heta Miller, PhD
Program Coordinator, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology
Thelma P. Lally School of Education
432 Western Avenue, Albany, NY
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