Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology: Educational Psychology | Carlow University

Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology: Educational Psychology concentration

Specializing your MA in Psychology studies with the Educational Psychology concentration, you will learn to use psychology techniques and tools in a broad range of tasks within the primary school and university settings. You can explore and develop advanced research and clinical skills that can aid your pursuit of a doctoral degree or a career in child development and treatment.

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Credits required:

36 credits

Cost per credit:

$902/credit

Time to degree:

As few as 4 semesters

Delivery:

On campus, some online

Master’s in Educational Psychology curriculum

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The Educational Psychology concentration consists of three courses: Foundations of Educational Psychology, Systems of Educational Practice, and Thinking, Motivation and Creativity.

Quick facts

Prepare for a career in educational settings
Build a foundation fit for doctoral studies

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Alternate degree completion options

Accelerated

Fast track your way into this master’s program by taking graduate courses as a Carlow undergraduate student. Course credits count toward both degrees. Apply for the accelerated option after your sophomore year.

Career opportunities for Educational Psychology concentration

Students within this concentration are prepared to work in clinical testing environments that use advanced assessment to support diagnoses, create treatment plans, support learning in schools and evaluate cognitive abilities across the life span. Students within the educational concentration are often drawn to working with learning and developmental disorders.A doctoral degree is required in order to become a licensed psychologist.

Admission requirements and application process

You can apply for free online, and must submit the following materials:

Official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions you have attended
Personal essay that describes your academic objectives
Current resume or curriculum vitae
Two letters of recommendation from professors or clinical/research supervisors that address your leadership potential and ability to succeed in graduate-level work

An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred; however, provisional admission is also possible if you do not meet all of the admission criteria but exhibit a strong possibility of academic success.

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Start terms:

Fall, Spring & Summer

Psychology faculty

Joseph Roberts, PhD Director, Professor, Psychology
Keely Baronak, EdD Chair, Professor, Education
Terri Collin Dilmore, PhD Assistant Professor, Psychology, Clinical Director, PsyD
Patricia McMahon, PhD Professor, Education
Katie Swope, PhD Assistant Professor, Criminology
Jennifer Roth, PhD Associate Professor, Psychology

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If you are interested in this graduate program, our Admissions team is available to help you with the next steps, including scheduling an on-campus visit or attending an upcoming event.

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