PhD Educational Psychology at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The Department of Educational Psychology offers the master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees in educational psychology. The programs for the MS and PhD in educational psychology provide comprehensive knowledge of the field and intensive specialization in one of three areas of study and research: human development, learning sciences, quantitative methods. The program also offers a PhD in School Psychology.

Department: Educational Psychology | Duration: 56 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline December 1) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 56 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include ED PSYCH 709 Seminar in Research in Educational Psychology I; ED PSYCH 710 Seminar in Research in Educational Psychology II; ED PSYCH 712 Educational Psychology Diversity Seminar; ED PSYCH 720 Child Development; ED PSYCH 721 Adolescent Development; ED PSYCH 760 Statistical Methods Applied to Education I.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3. For admission to graduate work, the department does not require a specific undergraduate major. However, it is preferred that applicants have completed approximately 18 credits in courses that provide a relevant foundation for further study in educational psychology. Neither certification as a teacher nor teaching experience is required. An undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 (4.0 basis) based on the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework is required. A statement of purpose is also required.

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 (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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