Educational Psychology MA and PhD

M.A.
Credits: 30
Location: Greeley
Admissions: Fall, Spring and Summer

M.A. — Teaching Applications Concentration
Credits: 30
Location: Online
Admissions: Summer

For more information about this program, please visit the Extended Campus webpage.

Ph.D.
Credits: 68
Location: Greeley
Admissions: Fall

M.A. in Educational Psychology

Are you a teacher looking to develop more effective instructional methods? Are you interested in gaining expertise in occupational learning? Then this program will prepare you with the skills and knowledge to lead in your field.

The master’s degree can be completed in one year or spread out over a longer time period. The program is offered at our main campus in Greeley.

A master’s degree is valuable for a diverse population including:

• Teachers seeking to develop their own philosophy of instruction and students learning .
• Individuals interested in researching human learning and motivation.
• Consultants wishing to develop expertise in occupational learning.
• Persons seeking employment in school districts, departments of education or other education-related organizations.

Ph.D. in Educational Psychology

With this program, you’ll gain a solid foundation in research, teaching and leadership. The program prepares you for diverse professional pathways including the following:

• Instruction
• Evaluation
• Test construction
• Educational research
• Educational consulting to business and public schools
• University teaching

You’ll also collaborate with faculty members, service experiences and student organizations.

You’ll learn the art of reading, writing and researching. This happens with coursework and collaboration on research projects with faculty members. Our program is flexible. We help students design a course of study that best suits their needs. Faculty members take pride in mentoring students and building lasting professional relationships.

Beyond the classroom
One of the best ways to improve educational systems is to find more effective ways of teaching. Companies, agencies and organizations are also seeking to improve learning practices and training. A background in educational psychology will prepare you for a wide range of careers.

Where can your degree take you?
When you complete your M.A. or Ph.D. you can pursue a range of career opportunities. These include:

• Teaching
• Measurement and assessment positions in industry, business or school systems.
• Educational consulting.
• Business and industry training, research or evaluation positions.