PhD Educational Psychology and Research at University of Kansas

Programme overview

The Educational Psychology and Research (EPR) program includes instruction within two specialized areas of emphasis referred to as concentrations: Development & Learning (D&L) and Research, Evaluation, Measurement and Statistics (REMS). The Development & Learning concentration prepares students for work as research scientists in educational psychology. Graduates work in a variety of settings, but most commonly seek faculty positions in higher education.

Faculty: School of Education & Human Sciences | Department: Education and Human Sciences› | Duration: 36 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Degree Requirements The School of Education and Human Sciences (SOEHS) minimal requirements for doctoral programs are a minimum 36 credit hour Major, a 3 credit hour SOEHS core seminar (EDUC 800, an interdisciplinary examination of scholarship in education as preparation for careers in research), and 12 credit hours of coursework in Research Skills. The major coursework must include at least 2 courses from a departme

Career pathways

The Research, Evaluation, Measurement and Statistics concentration prepares students for careers in educational measurement and quantitative research methods.

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Entry requirements

Graduate Admissions Requirements Applicants must meet both the University and departmental admission requirements to be considered for the program. University of Kansas Graduate Admission Requirements All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy. Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology and Research Application Requirements: A completed graduate application. Application fee. Official transcripts of all degree-granting post-secondary institutions you have attended and an official transcript for each degree earned.

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.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme.

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