Educational Psychology & Research, Research, Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics (REMS) subplan Curriculum & Admission Requirements

program structure

Coursework

Students complete one school core course requirement, 15 credit hours of degree-required core courses, and 24 credit hours in elective specialization courses. The academic coursework is designed to develop the knowledge base necessary for effective research and scholarship development.

Supervised College Teaching Experience

All Ph.D. students in EPR are expected to have college teaching experience. This experience is often gained through Graduate Teaching Assistantships.

Residency requirement

Doctoral students must be enrolled full-time for at least two semesters in a row during their doctoral training. Consecutive full-time enrollment for two semesters can be attained from Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

program structure

Comprehensive examination

Upon completion of all coursework, the student is eligible for the comprehensive examination. The comprehensive examination consists of both a written and oral part and test the student's knowledge of the areas of the coursework; ability to reason, evaluate and draw supportable conclusions within the context of the subject area; and knowledge of current issues and trends within the field.

Dissertation

The purpose of the dissertation is to study one educational psychology & research problem or specialty in depth. The student is expected to generate original knowledge in a specialized field and contribute to resolving important problems or questions within the field of educational psychology & research.

Graduate Admission

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in educational psychology & research or a closely related field with at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. 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. Applicants are welcome to contact one (or more) of the faculty members in the department prior to applying for the doctoral program, however it is not required.

Application Deadline

Jan. 6, 2025

Summer or fall terms only (spring admission not available)

Program Curriculum

The student will work closely with an advisor to determine a plan of study. The curriculum requirements outlined below are the minimum required for the degree. To be adequately prepared for an intended career, the student’s advisor may encourage additional coursework or opportunities which may include presenting and/or publishing scholarly papers.

Course requirements

Research, Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics (REMS) Subplan

Please note, this is a potential plan of study. Please consult with your faculty advisor before enrolling.

additional requirements

Dissertation Defense: 3 credit hours

Admission & Curriculum Resources

The online application is designed to give you 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.

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Ph.D. in Educational Psychology & Research

Applicants are required to submit the following materials and meet the following requirements before the application deadline:

Online application
Complete through the KU Office of Graduate Admissions. If you are planning to apply to both the doctoral level and MSE level, you can save on application fees by submitting only one application to the doctoral level. Then, indicate your interest in the MSE level on the “Are you interested in our MSE program if not admitted to the PhD program?” question. At the discretion of the admission committee, those with strong credentials, but not qualified at the doctoral level, can be recommended to the MSE pool for consideration.
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
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 three 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.
Writing sample
A writing sample of your best academic work.

Program Faculty

Bruce B. Frey

Professor

Sean Joo

Assistant Professor

Neal Martin Kingston

University Distinguished Professor, Educational Psychology, Director, Achievement and Assessment Institute (AAI), Vice Provost, Jayhawk Global and Competency-Based Education