Educational Psychology

Register for an Upcoming Information Session

• 1/8/2026: Educational Psychology Virtual Information Session — Virtual — 1:00pm - 2:00pm
• 2/5/2026: Educational Psychology Virtual Information Session — Virtual — 4:30pm - 5:30pm
• 3/5/2026: Educational Psychology Virtual Information Session — Virtual — 7:30pm - 8:30pm
• 4/7/2026: Educational Psychology Virtual Information Session — Virtual — 1:30pm - 2:30pm
• 5/6/2026: Educational Psychology Virtual Information Session — Virtual — 3:00pm - 4:00pm
• 6/16/2026: Educational Psychology Virtual Information Session — Virtual — 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Understand the Science of Learning. Transform Education.

How do people learn? What motivates students to succeed? How can we use data to create more effective and equitable learning environments? How might new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), transform how we think about teaching and learning? The field of educational psychology seeks to answer these critical questions by integrating the science of learning with psychology, education, and related disciplines. 

And here at George Mason's College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), our Educational Psychology program bridges theory, research and practice to uncover how people learn across diverse settings. Grounded in psychological sciences and educational research, this program equips students to analyze how motivation, culture, and environments shape learning, and to apply that understanding to real-world instructional contexts and educational challenges.

Whether you're a teacher seeking to advance your career, a researcher drawn to evidence-based problem-solving, or a professional interested in how people think and grow, George Mason's Educational Psychology programs offer flexible pathways to meet your goals. Choose from master's doctoral, certificate or accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's options designed to align with your professional interests and deliver measurable impact in classrooms, organizations, and communities.

Why Choose George Mason CEHD

Distinguished faculty mentors. Study with internationally renowned educational psychologists recognized by organizations like the American Educational Research Association, American Psychological Association, and Association of Psychological Science who serve as attentive advisors on your personalized program of study.
In-demand practical skills. Gain the applied, in-demand skills to become an education data analyst, program evaluator, curriculum specialist, or instructional coach.
Research-driven curriculum. Our program emphasizes data-informed decision-making and evidence-based teaching practices, grounding your education in proven science.
A powerful alumni network. Access a strong network of professionals with successful roles in education, policy, government, research, and nonprofit sectors.
Exceptional value for educators. We support our teachers with competitive tuition rates and a 15% discount for Virginia educators, making your goals more accessible.

What Sets Us Apart?

Ultimate flexibility. Earn your degree part-time or full-time with courses offered in face-to-face, hybrid, or 100% online formats designed for working professionals.
Customizable concentrations. Choose from four distinct MS in Educational Psychology concentrations or design a custom path with our individualized studies option.
Applications in diverse contexts. Our program moves beyond traditional psychology to applications in schools, universities, the workplace, sports, health and wellbeing, military, arts, emerging technologies such as, artificial intelligence (AI), and more.
Dedicated student support. Benefit from excellent support staff, including a dedicated program manager who serves as a secondary advisor to guide you.
A pathway to a Ph.D. Our master's program provides an excellent foundation in research methods for students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. in a variety of academic disciplines and clinical and counseling programs.
Multiple entry points. We meet you where you are, with options for undergraduates (Minor, Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's), career changers and current professionals in the field (Master's, Certificates), and advanced researchers (Ph.D.).