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Graduate students

PhD in Educational Studies, Educational Psychology

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Students in Ohio State’s educational psychology doctorate work with and learn from a diverse group of faculty and across other areas and departments. As a student, you will join a cohort of very active researchers – most work on multiple projects – who regularly present their research at national and international conferences and have their findings published. You will receive rigorous training in qualitative and quantitative research methods as well as preparation for teaching at the college level. Additionally, you will have the flexibility to individualize your program of study to your interests. 

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Degree Requirements

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Prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree, minimum 3.0 GPA (cumulative)

Program start

Autumn Semester 

Deadline to apply

December 1 

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Minimum Program hours

57, post-master's degree

(a master's degree is not required to apply to the PhD program)

Additional Application Requirements

Academic Writing Sample

Special Statement of Intent

  1. Why are you interested in studying Educational Psychology? Why are you interested in the Educational Psychology doctoral program at Ohio State more specifically?
  2. Describe any experience you have with educational, psychological, or other research. What was the nature of the research? What was your involvement?
  3. Explain how the Ph.D. 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 doctoral degree?
  4. What faculty member(s) associated with the OSU Educational Psychology program do you see as a good fit for you as a mentor?
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