University of Georgia Online Master of Education in Educational Psychology

Why University of Georgia? 

This large public research university accepts applications for its online Master of Education in Educational Psychology program. Administered through the university’s School of Education, the program requires applicants to have a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.6. Students are not required to have completed any prerequisite coursework in their undergraduate program. No standardized test results are required for your application.

Program Snapshot

University Name	University of Georgia
Location	Athens
State	Georgia
Niche.com Grade	A+
Name of Degree	Master of Education in Educational Psychology
School or Department Administering Program	School of Education
Credits	34
Cost per credit	$629.00
Tuition for Entire Program	$21,386.00
Test Requirements	none
Minimum GPA	2.6
Prerequisite Courses and Skills	none
Campus Visit Required?	no
Typical Time to Complete	2 years
When Can Students Start the Program?	Fall
Program Concentrations	Learning with Technology Learning Across the Lifespan Qualitative Approaches to Education Development of High Intellectual Capability
Synchronous classes	both
Required Courses	Foundations of Human Development for Education Foundations of Cognition for Education; First Year Scholarship and Training Seminar Foundations of Motivation for Education Methods of Research and Education Applied Statistical Methods in Education OR Applied Educational Assessment Nurturing Independent Learners Action Research Applied Project in Educational Psychology
Does the Program Include a Capstone?	Yes
Does the program include a practicum or internship?	No
Other Features that Make the Program Unique	Wide range of elective courses available within large university; required course in action research; prestigious faculty with research interests in student motivation, social emotional learning and psychometrics
Program Objectives (quoted directly from the program)	Knowledge of human cognitive, motivational and developmental processes, and their impact in educational settings Ability to conduct research in educational psychology, including knowledge of statistics, assessment, action research, and other methods
Program Description	This 34-credit program provides students with training in psychological research in educational settings along with crucial knowledge of current research in human cognitive, motivational and developmental processes in educational contexts. Students can specialize in one of four subject areas. Completing the program within two years, students are required to complete a research capstone. No practicum is required.

What will I Learn?

The area of psychology defined as educational psychology is focused on issues related to learning, such as cognitive processes, the learning environment, the interaction between teachers and students, the process of lifelong learning, and other issues. Schools, colleges, community organizations, research facilities, testing companies, consulting firms, and other employers all employ educational psychologists.

Knowledge of human cognitive, motivational and developmental processes, and their impact in educational settings is at the core of the curriculum. Students will also develop key fundamental research skills including knowledge of statistics, assessment, action research, and other methods. 

Students begin the program by studying foundational topics in courses such as Foundations of Human Development for Education, Foundations of Cognition for Education, First Year Scholarship and Training Seminar and Foundations of Motivation for Education. Students gain fundamental skills while taking Methods of Research and Education and Applied Statistical Methods in Education  or Applied Educational Assessment. Students deepen their understanding through coursework in Nurturing Independent Learners and Action Research. As a capstone to the curriculum, students are required to take Applied Project in Educational Psychology.

How much will the program cost?

Within two years, students complete their degree for just over $21,000, or $629 per credit, for a total of 34 credits.

How does the program fit into my life?

Synchronous instruction refers to the delivery of courses online where students log in at the same time as their instructor and classmates. Some courses may be taught asynchronously, which means that participants can complete online exercises at their own pace rather than being compelled to log in at a specific time. Videos of lectures, discussions in groups, practice problems, and other activities might be found in online resources. No on-campus trip is necessary. Every year, the program’s Fall semester is open to new students.

Summary

With a wide range of elective courses available in this highly prestigious university, this degree offers enormous opportunity for the motivated and ambitious student. Research faculty at this university have current projects in student motivation, social and emotional learning, psychometrics, and other topics. While this program is a slightly higher cost than some options, many applicants will find that it offers opportunities that are highly valued.