Educational Psychology, MEd

The M.Ed. Educational Psychology program has been designed to give the interested student a broad understanding of theory in the areas of education and psychology. The student will understand the application of education and psychology to help children, adolescents, teachers, and families. The program may be of interest to those planning to pursue certification in school psychology after the master’s degree, those wishing to broaden their understanding of human development and learning, and those wishing to learn more about empirically based approaches or evidence based practices. Respect for diversity among individuals, groups, and communities is emphasized throughout the curriculum. The goal of the program is to help each student to identify and apply his/her unique talents and understand how to utilize a problem-solving, data based approach for working with P-12 students, teachers, and families. The application of empirically supported approaches to assist all children in achieving academic success, social competence, and emotional and physical health is valued by the program.