Educational Psychology, M.Ed.

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The Master of Education in Educational Psychology - Applied Developmental Science (EP-ADS) focuses on studying and improving the lives of children, adolescents, and adults through developmental science. The M.Ed. in EP-ADS program is designed specifically for students who are interested in learning how developmental processes influence outcomes such as learning, behavior, and resilience. The program focuses on the development of children, youth, and adults in their social contexts; takes a strengths-based approach to understanding them; explores questions about their lives using an interdisciplinary perspective; and relies on rigorous research design to examine questions relevant to practice and policy.

Program Requirements

Educational Psychology (6 credits)

Required Courses:

EDLF 7150 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3
EDLF 7290 - Seminar in Educational Psychology Credits: 1 to 3 (Taken 3 times, for a total of 3 credits)

Developmental Science (9 credits)

Required Courses:

EDLF 5020 - Introduction to Applied Developmental Science Credits: 3

Select two of the following:

EDLF 5010 - Child Learning and Development Credits: 3
EDLF 5011 - Adolescent Learning and Development Credits: 3
EDLF 5040 - Education and Neuroscience Credits: 3
EDLF 5160 - Life Span Development Credits: 3
EDLF 5260 - Cognitive Psychology and Education Credits: 3
EDLF 5470 - The Psychology of Motivating Yourself and Others Credits: 3
EDLF 5700 - Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity in Youth Development Credits: 3
EDLF 5711 - Globalization, Childhood, and Culture Credits: 3
EDLF 7200 - Child Development Credits: 3
EDLF 7210 - Adolescent Development Credits: 3
EDLF 7601 - Social Foundations of Education Credits: 3

Research Methods (3 credits)

Required Courses:

EDLF 5060 - Research Methods for Education & Human Development Credits: 3

Select one of the following:

EDLF 5310 - Data Management for Social Science Research Credits: 3
EDLF 5330 - Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis I Credits: 3
EDLF 7330 - Single-Subject Research Credits: 3
EDLF 7402 - Program Evaluation Credits: 3
EDLF 7403 - Survey Design & Instrument Construction Credits: 3
EDLF 7404 - Qualitative Analysis Credits: 3
EDLF 7410 - Mixed Methods Research Design Credits: 3
EDLF 7420 - Quantitative Methods II: General Linear Models Credits: 3
More advanced methods courses are available and may be taken by students with significant prior statistics experience, with advisor and instructor permission.

Electives (6 credits)

Six credits of electives are required. These may be taken outside of the School of Education and Human Development if applicable to your course of study. Electives may also include additional development or methods courses not already used to fulfill other requirements.

Internship (6 credits)

Students must enroll in the following course for 3 credits in each of two semesters (6 credits total).

EDLF 8998 - Masters Research Internship Credits: 1 to 12

Comprehensive Exam

Students complete a comprehensive exam during the last semester of the program.

Program Specific Policies

Only 3 credits of independent study may be counted towards degree requirements.

Educational Psychology, M.Ed.

Program Requirements

Educational Psychology (6 credits)

Required Courses:

Developmental Science (9 credits)

Required Courses:

Select two of the following:

Research Methods (3 credits)

Required Courses:

Select one of the following:

Electives (6 credits)

Internship (6 credits)

Comprehensive Exam

Program Specific Policies

Total Required Credits: 33