Master's Degree in Educational Psychology

Why Choose Saint Rose for a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology?

If you’re interested in the science of helping students learn, consider a Master of Science in educational psychology.

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.

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.

Whether you aspire to be a teacher, administrator, or researcher, our flexible program helps you advance in your career goals.

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.

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Note that this program is distinct from our M.S. in School Psychology Program

Program Highlights

• Pursue professional teacher certification, or a career in an educational organization, community center, or research institution
• Learn how people of all ages and demographics process emotional, cognitive, and social stimuli
• Study and analyze behavioral, social, and situational impediments to learning
• Gain a solid foundation of knowledge, problem-solving skills, and strategies to assess and address any learning situation
• Enjoy close, personal attention from caring faculty renowned for their expertise
• Earn your degree in just two years, even part time
• Choose traditional on-campus classes, online learning, or both to suit your schedule – ours is the only online M.S.Ed. in educational psychology in New York State

Select from three schemes:

1. General Scheme: for a broad understanding of how people learn, and how to apply this knowledge to diverse contexts
2. Research Scheme: for a career in empirical research (ideal for candidates interested in consequently pursuing doctoral study)
3. School Psychology Scheme: only for candidates who have been admitted into the Certificate of Advanced Study in School Psychology

This program is a professional certification pathway in New York State for teachers who hold initial certification in:

• Early Childhood (Birth – Grade 2)
• Childhood (Grades 1 – 6)
• Biology (Grades 7 – 12, 7 – 9 Ext.)
• Chemistry (Grades 7 – 12, 7 – 9 Ext.)
• Earth Science (Grades 7 – 12, 7 – 9 Ext.)
• English (Grades 7 – 12, 7 – 9 Ext.)
• Mathematics (Grades 7 – 12, 7 – 9 Ext.)
• Social Studies (Grades 7 – 12, 7 – 9 Ext.)
• Spanish (Grades 7 – 12, 7 – 9 Ext.)
• Visual Arts
• Business and Marketing

If your initial certification is in an area other than the above, please consult with BOCES’ Regional Certification Officers as well as Graduate Admissions to see how this program can still lead to professional certification.

Note that this program is distinct from our M.S. in School Psychology Program