MEd, Educational Psychology

The Department of Educational Psychology offers a variety of degrees associated with learning and cognition, human development, instructional design, and individual differences.  Students interested in graduate studies within the department should exhibit an orientation toward fostering human development and possess characteristics conducive to supporting relationships, advancing educational, and societal improvements. Faculty admissions committees within each degree and emphasis program carefully review applicants’ professional references, prior experiences, selected test scores, and career goals. Finalists are interviewed by appropriate groups of faculty members and formal admission to a degree program, area of emphasis, or certification program is contingent upon the admissions committee’s determination regarding an applicant’s total fitness in the department and promise as a professional.

The Master’s Program in Educational Psychology is a part of the Learning Sciences Division (LS) housed within the Department of Educational Psychology (EPSY) and the School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) at Texas A&M. 

M.Ed. degrees are offered in four areas of specializaiton:
    (a) Creativity and Cognition
    (b) Developmental Sciences
    (c) Research, Measurement, and Statistics or
    (d) School Counseling

We offer master's programs onlin in Developmental Sciences and Special Education.

Our master’s program in Developmental Sciences offers a curriculum designed to promote a deeper understanding of learning, human development, and basic research methods.

Students in our program focus on how development, intelligence, and creativity affect:

 

The online master’s degree in Special Education is intended for individuals with a solid background in education, behavior, disability, or related fields.

A teaching certificate is not required, but teaching or clinical experience working with individuals with disabilities is suggested. Interested individuals should have a commitment to work in the field or pursue additional graduate training after receiving a degree.
Candidates should be self-motivated and be able to manage the rigor of a 36-credit hour, two-year fully online master’s program.