Educational psychology
Educational psychology is the study of learning, memory,
behavior, and emotional well-being, usually within educational
contexts. It is concerned with how students learn and develop, often
focusing on subgroups such as gifted children and those subject to
specific disabilities. The field exists in the interface between
psychology and education, and professionals from the field create
new knowledge about how to make schooling more effective.
Whether you want to be a school psychologist, a counseling
psychologist, or a special educator, you will work closely with
researchers who study basic cognitive, social, or personality
development, as well as those who develop innovative statistical and
evaluation techniques. And, if you wish to study basic learning and
social functions, you will have a wide range of opportunities to
apply and elevate your focus of expertise.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Minor in applied psychology in educational and community settings
This 18-credit minor is a great introduction to the field of educational
psychology.
Program
overview
GRADUATE PROGRAMS (M.A., S.C., and Ph.D.)
Counseling and student personnel psychology (CSPP)
Students completing an advanced degree in CSPP may be interested in pursuing licensure in
one or more of the following licensure areas: school counselor (K-12) licensure,
licensed professional counselor (LPC), or licensed professional clinical
counselor (LPCC). Counseling and student personnel
psychology track
Psychological foundations
Psychological foundations prepares graduates to
take leadership positions in research and teaching in colleges and
universities, schools, private industry, human service
organizations, health care units, government agencies, and other
research and development centers. Areas of emphasis include
learning and cognition/educational technology,
social psychological and social
developmental processes in educational psychology, and
quantitative methods in education (QME)
Psychological foundations of
education track
School psychology
This field of study is aimed at students who want
to become psychologists with a strong, broad-based knowledge of
psychology, educational psychology, and child development, and who
plan to work in educational settings.
School psychology track
Special education
Students entering this field of study at the
University will work with faculty internationally known for their
research and work in assessment of and instruction for individuals
with special learning needs. Expertise is available in the areas of
learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities,
developmental disabilities, and deaf/hard of hearing.
Special education track
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSURE PROGRAMS
Applied behavior analysis Autism spectrum disorder
School counseling licensure
Talent development and gifted education
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