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PhD Educational Psychology at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Educational Psychology studies learning, instruction and measurement across the life span with an emphasis on quantitative methods, with major emphases in learning and instruction or measurement.

Faculty: College of Education / The Graduate School  |  Department: Educational Psychology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

MS core (EDPSY 421, 450, 475, 505), advanced courses in learning and measurement, three foundational courses in theory, history, philosophy and individual differences, a qualifying exam, comprehensive exam, research proposal and publishable-quality dissertation.

Career pathways

Professions in universities, research institutions, government agencies and industry.

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Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . GRE scores are not required for admission. Typically applicants have at least a 3.0 junior/senior grade-point average (on a 4.0 point scale) and broad undergraduate background including college level mathematics. Exceptions may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests. Applicants with a master's degree will be required to show strong performance in their graduate program. Applicants will also supply letters of reference and a written statement of their professional goals. The language of instruction at Penn State is English. English proficiency test scores (TOEFL/IELTS) may be required for international applicants.

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