Educational Psychology & Research Curriculum & Admission Requirements
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Coursework
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
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:
Courses
Please note: This is only a potential plan of study. Consult with your academic advisor before enrolling.
Course Requirements
A typical course of study for students in the Research, Evaluation, Measurement and Statistics area of emphasis is here:
Courses
Please note: This is only a potential plan of study. Consult with your academic advisor before enrolling.
Admission & Curriculum Resources
The online application is designed to give applicants the ability to submit all supporting documents in one form. We invite you to explore our graduate degree information, review our student resources, and learn more on our knowledgeable faculty and the vibrant community of Lawrence, Kansas.
Application Checklist
M.S.E. in Educational Psychology & Research
Applicants are required to submit the following materials and meet the following requirements before the application deadline:
List
Online application
Complete through the KU Office of Graduate Admissions
Transcripts
One official copy of academic transcripts from each college or university attended
English translation of transcripts
Official transcripts from an international university must include an English translation
Writing sample
A writing sample of your best academic work.
Resume or CV
Statement of intent
Please describe: 1) Why you are interested in this degree program, including what skills, competencies, and experiences you hope to gain in the program, 2) Your career goals and how this degree program relates to your career goals (that is, how you see this program preparing you to meet your career objectives), 3) Prior relevant educational, work, and research experiences, 4) One research topic or issue that you would like to pursue in this program, including the faculty member with whom you would like to work, if known.
Online letters of recommendation
Names and email addresses of persons to be asked to complete letters of recommendation who can provide a thorough evaluation of one’s abilities at the graduate level
Proof of English proficiency
Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency
Financial document (international students only)
Required by U.S. government in order to issue the I-20 or DS-2019
Application fee
$65 for U.S. residents; $85 for international applicants.
Program Faculty
Bruce B. Frey
Mary D Fry
David M Hansen
Sean Joo
Neal Martin Kingston
Haiying Long
Michael J. Orosco
Meagan M. Patterson
Vicki Peyton
Darrell Phillips PhD, CMPC, CSCS
Rafael Quintana