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MEd Educational Psychology - Applied Cognition and Development at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

Become an expert in basic human development and learning and motivation, or focus on gifted and creative education or quantitative methods. With flexible core classes, you will be able to study a research area that suits your needs.

Faculty: Mary Frances Early College of Education  |  Duration: 33 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

33 credit hours total. Required courses include EPSY 4011/6011 Foundations of Human Development for Education; EPSY 6060 Foundations of Motivation for Education; EPSY 6800 Foundations of Cognition for Education; EPSY 7160 Nurturing Independent Learners; ERSH 4200/6200 Methods of Research in Education.

Career pathways

Students in our Master’s programs have gone on to pursue the following careers: Teacher Program Education Specialist Behavior Analyst Educator Media Specialist Adjunct Professor Academic Advisor Administrative Specialist Curriculum Coordinator Employment Specialist Associate Registrar Student Success Counselor Operations Specialist

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty take a holistic approach to reviewing applications to the program, considering all materials before making their decision. The following are required as part of the application process. a) Application b) Current resume/CV c) Transcripts from all universities d) Statement of Purpose e) TOEFL/IELTS scores (international students) f) 3 letters of recommendation (with at least 2 from faculty who had you) This program does not require the GRE. Students who choose not to submit GRE scores will not be penalized. Applications are due December 1 for admission for the following Fall Semester.

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.

Duration: 33 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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