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Master of Arts in Educational Studies, Educational Psychology

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When you choose the Educational Psychology master's program you will learn from a diverse group of faculty. Our faculty members are experts in many areas of educational psychology, including motivation and self-regulated learning, literacy development and supporting cognition in classrooms. Students in the Educational Psychology program graduate as thoughtful practitioners able to identify learning impediments and develop strategies to overcome them.

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Meet the Educational Psychology faculty.

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Career Paths

Graduates with a master’s degree in educational psychology will have the expertise to create prevention or intervention programs to improve student learning. Or you may wish to seek further education to become a licensed psychologist or counselor, which can take you to careers in K-12 school systems, higher education, medical systems, human services agencies and more. 

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Funding Options 

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Degree Requirements

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Deadline to apply

December 1 

Additional Application Requirements

Academic Writing Sample

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Additional Application Requirements

GRE Test

Academic Writing Sample

Special Statement of Intent

  1. Why are you interested in studying Educational Psychology? Why are you interested in the Educational Psychology master’s program at Ohio State more specifically?
  2. Explain how the M.A. in Educational Psychology fits into your long-term professional goals. At this point, what type of goals or career do you plan to pursue after earning your master’s degree?
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