Assessment, Evaluation, and Testing Concentration MS, Educational Psychology
If you get a sense of self-worth from bringing joy and confidence to others and helping them improve their minds and their lives, you should consider educational psychology as a career.
This 30-credit master’s program is designed to offer professionals and students the opportunity to apply principles of learning, cognition, and motivation to vital problems in the area of education; develop a solid understanding of research, assessment, and evaluation methodologies; and develop an analytical and scholarly approach to critically assessing theoretical perspectives, research, and practice within and across content domains. By participating in a supportive and collegial environment with faculty from numerous educational disciplines and expertise, students develop the skills to meet the needs of diverse populations and design and implement effective educational programs appropriate for a broad range of cultural contexts.
MS in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Assessment, Evaluation, and Testing - Degree Requirements
Educational Psychology Core Courses (9 credits)
- EDEP 550: Theories of Learning and Cognition (3 credits)
- EDEP 551: Principles of Learner Motivation (3 credits) (Prerequisite: EDEP 550 )
- EDEP 632: Human Development (3 credits)
Research Methodology Core Courses (9 credits)
- EDRS 590: Education Research (3 credits)
- EDRS 620: Quantitative Inquiry in Education (3 credits) (Prerequisite EDRS590)
- EDRS 621: Qualitative Inquiry in Education (3 credits) (Prerequisite EDRS590)
Assessment, Evaluation and Testing Concentration Courses (6 credits)
- EDRS 531: Educational and Psychological Measurement (3 credits) (Prerequisite EDRS 620 and EDRS 621 or permission of instructor)
- EDEP 798: Directed Inquiry in Educational Psychology (3 credits) OR EDEP 799: Thesis in Educational Psychology (3 credits)
Assessment, Evaluation and Testing Concentration Course Electives (6 credits)
Select two from below:
- EDRS 631: Program Evaluation (3 credits)
- EDRS 630: Educational Assessment (3 credits)
- EDEP 597: Special Topics in Educational Psychology (3 credits) (Topic should be focused on research methodology assessment, evaluation, and/or testing)