Educational Psychology (specializations within M.A., Ed.S., Ph.D. programs in Counseling and Psychology in Education)

Educational Psychology core course work (M.A.): 15 credit hours

• EDER 761 - RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION 3
• EDER 762 - FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS 3
• EPSY 522 - ADOLESCENT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 3
• EPSY 527 - CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 3
• EPSY 741 - COGNITIVE APPROACHES TO EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 3

Preliminary Examination

- Upon successful completion of the first 9 credit hours of coursework, students will complete a preliminary examination and interview with program faculty to discuss progress and objectives.

Note

- Master’s degree must include USD’s 15 credit-hour core or its equivalent.

- Upon successful completion of 9 credit hours of course work, students will complete a preliminary examination and interview with program faculty to discuss progress and objectives.

- A final defense of the research project plus a written comprehensive examination is required for graduation.

Note

- As a culminating activity, students complete a three credit-hour research project (EDER 791 or EPSY 898S). This project will be designed to meet individual interests and needs and is guided by the student’s advisor.

- Upon successful completion of 9 credit hours of course work, students will complete a preliminary examination and interview with program faculty to discuss progress and objectives.

- A final defense of the research project plus a written comprehensive examination is required in the final semester before project or thesis hours may be taken.

Note

- Upon successful completion of the first 9 credit hours of course work, students will complete a preliminary examination and interview with program faculty to discuss progress and objectives.

- The Ph.D. degree requires a minimum of 91 credit hours beyond the Baccalaureate degree.

- Two consecutive years are required in residence, which means that during this time, students must maintain full-time student status, predominantly on campus.

- Candidates are required to complete a specified core of courses covering human development, learning theory, computer methodology and application, measurement, statistics and research design.

Educational Psychology core course work (Ph.D.): 31 credit hours

• EDER 711 - PRINCIPLES OF EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENT 3
• EDER 763 - QUALITATIVE METHODS OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH 3
• EDER 860 - ADVANCED STATISTICS: CORRELATIONAL ANALYSIS 3
• EDER 861 - ADVANCED STATISTICS: EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS 3
• EDER 885 - DISSERTATION SEMINAR 1
• ELED 766 - TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION 3
• EPSY 721 - RESEARCH IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PSYCHOLOGY 3
• EPSY 743 - CURRENT ISSUES IN ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT 3
• EPSY 841 - RESEARCH IN HUMAN COGNITION 3
• EPSY 842 - RESEARCH IN MOTIVATION 3

Select one from the following

• EDER 792 - TOPICS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH 1 to 6

• 3 credit hours

• EDER 862 - MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS AND STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING 3

Dissertation: 15 credit hours

• EPSY 898D - DISSERTATION (Ph.D.) 1 to 15

• 15 credit hours required.

Note

- With the aid of their advisor and approval of their graduate committee, students can tailor their program to fit their areas of expertise and career goals. This is done through elective course work, independent studies and practicum experiences.

- Final written comprehensive examinations are required before dissertation hours may be taken.