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Educational Psychology, M.S. (Online) at Georgia State University

Georgia State University, United States

Programme overview

Georgia State's online educational psychology (EPY) master's degree helps students understand the science of learning and behavioral change with emphasis on the application of the principles of psychology to the systematic study of education. General: Focuses on human learning, cognition, and motivation in education, offering insights applicable to various educational settings.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development  |  Department: Learning Sciences  |  Duration: Minimum of 36 semester hours  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Fall: February 1 Spring: Does Not Admit Summer: Does Not Admit  |  Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

EPY MS students complete a minimum of 36 semester hours: Professional Studies (15 hours) Students choose from the following concentrations (21 hours): General Adult Literacy Development & Social Justice Visit the catalog for additional details on course requirements and options.

Career pathways

Graduates gain expertise in educational theory as well as research methodologies and analysis techniques. Our graduates have gone on to roles as doctoral students as well as positions in research, education, government, and nonprofits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

When applying to the Educational Psychology, M.S. program, you will need to submit several documents for review. Online Application Application Fee of $50 Goals Statement (upload with application). In 500-1000 words or less, please do the following: Identify which concentration you will apply for: (a) general major in educational psychology, (b) educational psychology major with a concentration in adult literacy, or (c) educational psychology major with a concentration in development and social justice Summarize your skills and experiences that are relevant to graduate study in your choice above. Describe the objectives you hope to achieve by attending our program. Address the fit between your objectives and the graduate training offered at Georgia State, including the fit with faculty member(s) with whom you would most like to work. Finally, discuss what you plan to do with a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology. Resume (upload with application) Two Letters of Recommendation (identify recommenders on your application) Official Transcript: Earned bachelor’s degree required for admission consideration.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://education.gsu.edu/admissions/graduate/

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