Educational Psychology & Research Curriculum & Admission Requirements

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Coursework

The academic coursework includes 36 credit hours and is designed to fulfill degree requirements.

Thesis

All students enrolled in the master's degree in the research, evaluation, measurement and statistics area of emphasis of educational psychology & research must complete a data-driven thesis: qualitative or quantitative. Those enrolled in the development and learning area of emphasis have the options of completing either a thesis or a project. Each student must take a minimum of six master’s thesis credit hours. These credit hours allow students to focus on completing their thesis.

Graduate Admission

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited institution or a foreign university with substantially equivalent bachelor’s degree requirements. International applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the application process well in advance of the application deadlines in order to ensure adequate time for processing of visa-related paperwork. Meeting minimum admission standards does not guarantee admission to the program.

Application Deadlines

Jan. 5

Summer/fall semester application deadline (domestic & international applicants)

Feb. 1

Graduate teaching assistantship application deadline

Apr. 1

Admission decision notifications distributed

Program Curriculum

Graduate students pursuing the master's degree in educational psychology & research at KU will need to select a program area of emphasis in either Development & Learning or Research, Evaluation, Measurement & Statistics to complete appropriate required coursework. A master’s plan of study is developed by students and their advisor to track progress toward their degree. Students enrolled full-time typically complete the program in 2-3 years.

Course Requirements

A typical course of study for students in the Development and Learning area of emphasis is here:

Please note: This is only a potential plan of study. Consult with your academic advisor before enrolling.

Additional requirements

Total credit hours: 36

Course Requirements

A typical course of study for students in the Research, Evaluation, Measurement and Statistics area of emphasis is here:

Please note: This is only a potential plan of study. Consult with your academic advisor before enrolling.

Additional requirements

Total credit hours: 36

Admission & Curriculum Resources

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