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Program Overview
The M.A. Educational Psychology program aims to increase the student's knowledge of the application of psychological theory to educational practice.
Program Admissions & Requirements
We are a rolling admissions program. Apply online via the Office of Graduate Studies website when you are ready.All applicants must meet the admission requirements for graduate study at Montclair State University. Please refer to the Office of Graduate Studies for specific application requirements and instructions. In addition, the applicant must have:
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12 undergraduate credits in psychology including a course in statistics and a laboratory course in experimental psychology |
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achieve acceptable scores on the general GRE |
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and be approved by the departmental committee. |
What can I do with the M.A. Educational Psychology degree?
This degree is
useful for those wishing to persue School Psychologist certification or
moving forward into a doctoral program. It is also beneficial to
certified school teachers who are looking for both additional knowledge
about behavior and moving up on the salary guide.
Course Selection
I. Required Courses
PSYC 510 Research Methods in Psychology
PSYC 561 Developmental Psychology
PSYC 563 Theories of Learning
PSYC 578 Psychological Tests and Measurement
PSYC 660 Current Topics in Educational Psychology
II. Electives: Psychology
To be selected with the advice and approval of the
Graduate Advisor.
III. Electives: Other Departments
To be selected with the advice and approval of the
Graduate Advisor.
IV. Thesis (Elective)
V. Comprehensive Examination
Minimum: 34 semester hours with Thesis option or 36
semester hours without Thesis option. Students who elect the Thesis
option will take one less course in each Elective category (II and
III).
Total Semester Hours 36
Educational Psychology Information Sites (external)
Journal of Educational Psychology
Graduate Schools offering doctoral degrees in
Educational Psychology