MEd: Educational Psychology

Degree Program

A minimum of 30 credit hours is required. All degree options consist of 15 hours of educational and psychological foundations, 9-12 hours of electives or emphasis area courses, and a 3- to 6-hour capstone experience consisting of a field experience, an exit course, or thesis research. The M.Ed. in Educational Psychology is a versatile degree designed to enhance one’s current career in an educational or community agency setting or to prepare graduates for the pursuit of another advanced degree

Application Requirements

1. Graduate School Application
   1. http://umsl.edu/go/Apply-Now
2. Official transcripts from all universities attended
   1. Earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 overall GPA.
   2. Applicants with GPA’s below 3.0 may be considered for restricted admission, which requires completion of 12 graduate semester hours with a 3.0 graduate GPA to continue in the program.
3. Letters of Recommendation
   1. Submit two letters of recommendation with the online Graduate Application
4. Entrance Examinations
   1. There are no entrance exams for domestic students.
   2. International students are required to document English proficiency by providing scores from an internationally accepted standardized examination before a decision is made on admission.
5. Supplemental Materials – upload directly into the application:
   1. A written statement describing your professional goals
   2. Additional materials (e.g. curriculum vita, publications, etc.)

The Department of Education Sciences and Professional Programs provides training in the theory, research, and practice of the psychological mechanisms underlying teaching, learning, and human development of students as well as the related school processes and structures. The department also specializes in educational research, psychoeducational assessment, and school psychology.

The M.Ed. in Educational Psychology is a flexible degree that allows candidates to tailor the program curriculum to meet individual interests and career goals. The degree is not associated with any particular position or career; rather it is intended to enhance current performance in a variety of educational and community-based settings and roles, to facilitate advancement within one's current position, and to prepare candidates for other advanced degrees in education or psychology. The M.Ed. in Educational Psychology degree consists of 30 hours of graduate coursework in the following areas:

A. Foundations (15 hours)

B. Electives (12 hours)

C. Capstone Experience (3 hours)

The foundations courses consist of 6 hours of study regarding the educational and psychological foundations, 3 hours of human development, and 6 hours of educational research and evaluation methods. The specific courses chosen within each category, the electives, and capstone experience will vary according to the candidate’s interests.

Admissions Requirements

Admissions requirements include an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher, a completed UMSL Graduate School Application Form, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, a statement of purpose, and a curriculum vitae.

Curriculum (30 hours)

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Admission to School Psychology Program required.

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Candidates choosing Thesis Research will have 9 hours of Electives and 6 hours for the Capstone.

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Up to 6 hours from other disciplines may be chosen in consultation with an advisor.