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Master of Arts in Educational Psychology at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Psychology provides students with a strong foundation in the psychological principles of learning, human development, motivation, assessment, and research methods. Designed for those seeking careers in education, research, or related fields, the program is designed to provide students with a broad and critical understanding of the psychological factors that influence individuals in schools, educational settings, and lifelong learning e.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Sciences  |  Department: Individual, Family, & Community Education  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

The M.A. in Educational Psychology requires 18 credit hours in the Required Core Courses, as outlined below. To meet Plan I (Thesis) requirements, students must complete an additional 6 credit hours of electives and 6 credit hours of thesis work. For Plan III (Coursework Only), an additional 12 credit hours of electives are required. Courses taken without prior advisor approval may not be counted toward degree...

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants seeking admission to the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Psychology must fulfill the requirements outlined in the Graduate Program and College of Education and Human Sciences sections of this catalog. For details on application deadlines and procedures, please visit the Educational Psychology website: https://coehs.unm.edu/departments-programs/ifce/educational-psychology/masters-degree.html .

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.

Each graduate and professional programme has its own admission requirements and deadlines; applicants apply through the Graduate Studies application.

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