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Dec 04, 2024
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2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Counseling and Psychology in Education-Human Development and Educational Psychology (M.A.)
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Program Overview
Become an expert in school and human service organizations with an advanced degree in counseling and psychology in education. You may pursue an M.A., Ed.S., or Ph.D. in human development and educational psychology. Our small class size allows you to develop one-on-one relationships with faculty as you gain the necessary skills to serve the educational and mental health needs of children. The non-thesis M.A. track can be obtained on-campus or online. The thesis M.A. is on-campus only. Learn more at usd.edu/cpe.
DELIVERY: On campus | Online
Degree Requirements for Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychology in Education - Human Development and Educational Psychology Specialization
The Master’s degree offers two options: Plan A, which requires a thesis, and Plan B, a non-thesis alternative. Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average throughout the program. For Plan B students, a final written comprehensive examination is required prior to graduation. Students in Plan A must successfully defend a master’s thesis. Students continuing toward a Ph.D. should complete Plan A.
Plan A (thesis): Total 33 credit hours
- Human Development and Educational Psychology core 15 credit hours
- Graduate Project 3 credit hours (EDER 788 - Research Problems/Projects ); course must be completed before taking Thesis credit hours
- Thesis 3 credit hours ( or )
- Supporting courses 12 credit hours
Plan B (non-thesis): Total 33 credit hours
- Human Development and Educational Psychology core 15 credit hours
- Supporting courses 18 credit hours
Human Development and Educational Psychology core coursework (M.A.): 15 credit hours
Preliminary Examination
Upon successful completion of the first 9 credit hours of coursework, students will complete a preliminary examination.
General Application Requirements
- Completed application
- $35 application fee
- Official transcripts*
- Letters of recommendation*
- Statement of purpose
- Resume/CV*
*Requirements for admission vary by program and may require different documentation and have different deadlines. This list is not all-inclusive, to view specific program requirements and submission deadlines, follow the “Admissions Information” hyperlink at the top of this page OR visit the specific program/dept. page found here: link.usd.edu/grad-catalog
State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live
If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference USD’s State Authorization webpage.
State Authorization
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