PhD Educational Psychology at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The Educational Psychology doctoral program provides balanced training in the scholarly and applied aspects of the field. In additional to foundational coursework, you can specialize in either Learning Sciences or Measurement, Statistics, and Research Methodology. You will learn to apply educational psychology research to educational practice, policy and teaching; study and examine theories of psychological thought, student development and socialization in instructional settings;

Faculty: College of Education | Duration: 6 years / 63 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Minumum credits : contingent on program plan Core coursework : core coursework required Language requirements : N/A Other requirements : N/A

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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