MEd Educational Psychology and Research at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Gain essential research skills and experience along with key knowledge of theories and findings on development, learning, instruction, motivation and cognition. Our program provides essential training for students from academic backgrounds. Reliable research skills are applicable to a variety of jobs within education and in other industries.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Educational and Developmental Science | Duration: 15 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Courses are designed to develop your critical reading of research, apply statistical techniques and produce research that is relevant and advances your field of study. You'll apply educational research and educational psychology to problems that use these skills in a variety of educational administration positions.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Data Analyst, Evaluator, Educator, Project Director.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Requirements and deadlines for admission to this degree program are described on the Application Requirements by program list on the USC Graduate School’s website.

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.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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