Educational Psychology & Philosophy
Master's Programs of Study
The Master's program requires a minimum of 45 quarter hours for students completing a thesis or 50 hours for those not completing a thesis. Most programs can be completed in one to two years of full-time study, but part-time study is permitted, as long as residency and time to degree requirements are met.
Requirements
The following must be included in the program of study:
- Foundations of Education Requirement: A minimum of 6 hours of graduate credit must be concerned with philosophical, historical, sociological, anthropological, or psychological foundations are required.
- Multicultural Education Requirement: A minimum of 3 hours of graduate credit must relate to multicultural education.
Research Requirement:
- Non-thesis option: At least one course in research.
- Thesis option: A minimum of 6 graduate hours in courses related to educational research design and data analysis.
Areas of Specialization
- Educational Psychology: Motivation and Self-Regulation; Interpersonal and Affective Contexts of Education; Teacher Knowledge and Beliefs
- Philosophical Studies in Education: Logical Analysis of the Language of Education; Conceptual and Ethical Examination of Educational Beliefs, Practices, Policies, and Values; Historical Origins of Basic Ideas and Educational Principles