Master's Degree in Education and Counseling Psychology - Educational Psychology
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
This program is ideal for future educators, counselors, instructional designers, and those planning to pursue a doctorate.
Program Overview
The Master’s of Science (M.S.) degree in educational psychology provides you with an in-depth introduction to the field of educational psychology with a special emphasis on the theories and research methodologies employed in this field.
Students entering the program will select a program of study focusing on one of four areas of specialization: multicultural education, quantitative methods, motivation, or development. The Master’s program is typically a two-year program and requires 36 hours of graduate work. You may choose one of two options: a Thesis Option, which allows you to engage in an empirical research project, or a Scholarly Paper Option, which allows you to conduct a focused review of research on a particular topic.
Related Careers
Career options are based on the focus of your coursework and the level of degree earned. At the M.S. level, you may attain expertise in areas that would be readily marketable in a school system. You may work in curriculum development, training programs, testing programs, research, and other areas. Additional job opportunities may be found in training departments of various industries or in divisions of state and federal agencies.
Admission Requirements
Please view the Graduate School's Admission Requirements. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed below, those will also apply.
Application Requirements
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What You'll Learn
The Master’s of Science (M.S.) degree in educational psychology provides you with an in-depth introduction to the field of educational psychology with a special emphasis on the theories and research methodologies employed in this field.
Students entering the program will select a program of study focusing on one of four areas of specialization: multicultural education, quantitative methods, motivation, or development. The Master’s program is typically a two-year program and requires 36 hours of graduate work. You may choose one of two options: a Thesis Option, which allows you to engage in an empirical research project, or a Scholarly Paper Option, which allows you to conduct a focused review of research on a particular topic.
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
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As a graduate student, there are additional opportunities for student funding. Once you are admitted into a degree-bearing graduate program at UK, you can apply for a wide variety of financial assistance, including assistantships and fellowships. These opportunities can be tied to your program’s availability, so you should inquire with your program director about opportunities available within your program!
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