Master of Arts - Applied Educational Psychology

The Master of Arts in Applied Educational Psychology provides students with a flexible degree plan grounded in the foundational educational psychology areas of human development, learning, motivation, research methods, statistics, and evaluation. They will build on these core areas by complementing their required program coursework with coursework from their area of choice, including public policy, sociology, social work, psychology, and teaching.

This degree is ideal for educators wishing to advance their professional expertise; for researchers seeking advanced knowledge in methods, statistics, and evaluation; and for anyone interested in the application of educational psychological science to educational contexts. Upon graduation, students will have the knowledge and skills necessary to use psychology as a force for positive change.