Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Psychology – Applied Cognition & Development
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Psychology – Applied Cognition & Development
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Overview
Offered online through the Mary Frances Early College of Education, the University of Georgia’s online M.Ed. in Educational Psychology, Applied Cognition, and Development program explores the impact of human cognitive, motivational, and developmental processes in education and practice. It is designed with a secondary area of focus in either learning with technology, learning across the lifespan, qualitative approaches to education, or development of high intellectual capability, depending on your personal subject matter interests. Graduates typically go on to careers in various non-clinical educational, training, or research support settings in schools, the military, or colleges and universities. Graduates also find positions in areas addressing lifespan development, religious education, and educational technology.
University of Georgia online Master’s in Education programs are ranked #7 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in 2023.
Accreditations
The University of Georgia is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. The University of Georgia also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Georgia may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Admissions
Credit and Transfer
Total Hours Required to Earn Degree: 34 (credit hours)
Maximum Hours Transferable into Program: 6
Only transfer credits from an accredited institution will be considered. If transfer credit is awarded, it will still be necessary to complete the required number of hours to graduate, which will more than likely necessitate additional coursework above and beyond the degree program requirements.
Master of Education in Educational Psychology Admission Requirements
Prospective candidates must:
- Hold Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- Have cumulative grade point average for all previous undergraduate courses as being 2.6 or above on a 4-point scale
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores are accepted but not required.
- Provide three letters of recommendation from people who know you professionally or as a scholar
- Develop a statement of purpose and goals that can reasonably be met by the degree program
- Have access to a computer with a high-speed internet connection, and email account
Master of Education in Educational Psychology Application Checklist
- Application – Submit the Graduate School Admissions online. Application fee: $75 Domestic & International (waived for US veterans).
- Select Campus – Online
- Select Intended Program – MED, Educational Psychology (Educational Psychology)[MED_EPSY_ONL]
- Select Area of Emphasis – Applied Cognition and Development
- Entrance Exam Scores – Have official entrance exam scores sent to the UGA Graduate School by the testing service. Specify UGA as the recipient of the scores, institutional code for ETS reporting: 5813
- GRE or MAT – accepted but not required.
- International applicants must also submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.
- Résumé or curriculum vita – Upload to the Graduate School application.
- Statement of Purpose – Submit a one-page statement of purpose online to the Graduate School. The statement of intent should clarify the candidate’s relevant background, interests, and goals in relation to the program.
- Transcripts – Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended to the Graduate School application. Send official transcripts after you are offered admission.
- Letters of Recommendation – Submit three letters of recommendation online to graduate school. Letters should be from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s scholarly ability and potential for success in a graduate program. Preferably at least two of them are from faculty who have instructed the applicant in a previous program of study. The application will prompt your recommenders to submit their letters electronically.
Application Deadlines
Master of Education in Educational Psychology Application Deadlines
Domestic Applicants
- Fall: March 15 (applications received by this deadline will receive priority consideration)
- Fall: May 1 (final deadline)
International Applicants
- Fall: March 15
Cost
Tuition & Fees
Tuition rates and student fees may change each year.
Based on the 2024-25 credit-hour cost, a person who had completed this program at the recommended pace would have paid $21,930 in tuition. Reference this sheet to identify the current credit hour rate for your program of interest.
Please use the Estimated Cost Calculator on the Bursar’s Office website to calculate one academic (Fall/Spring) year’s tuition.
This program is an E-Rate program, so choose “yes” for the E-Rate line item within the calculator.
Fees for those students enrolled in exclusively online programs are $422 per semester.
Potential additional costs include:
- Textbooks
- Exam proctoring fees
- Technology upgrades
The complete cost of attendance can be found at https://osfa.uga.edu/costs/.
Financial Aid
Visit the Office of Student Financial Aid for information about financial assistance.
Corporate Assistance
Consult your employer about the availability of tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance programs.
Military Assistance
Active-duty military, veterans, and military families should visit Veterans Educational Benefits to take full advantage of available financial assistance and educational benefits.
Technology Requirements
- Computer with current operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux). Additional peripherals such as webcam, headphones, and microphone are required.
- High-speed internet access.
Curriculum
Program Structure
Students are entered in a cohort of 10 students with a minimum of 34 credit hours required for degree completion. The number of credit hours are listed after each course.
Master of Education in Educational Psychology Program Courses
Year 1
Fall Term
| Course | Title | Credit |
| EPSY 6011E | Foundations of Human Development for Education | 3 |
| EPSY 6800E | Foundations of Cognition for Education | 3 |
| GRSC 7001E | GradFIRST: First-year Research and Scholarship Training Seminar | 1 |
Spring Term
| Course | Title | Credit |
| EPSY 6060E | Foundations of Motivation for Education | 3 |
| ERSH 6200E | Methods of Research in Education | 3 |
Summer Term
| Course | Title | Credit |
| ERSH 6300E OR | Applied Statistical Methods in Education | 3 |
| ERSH 6600E | Applied Educational Assessment | |
| Secondary Focus Area course #1 | 3 |
Year 2
Fall Term
| Course | Title | Credit |
| EPSY 7160E | Nurturing Independent Learners | 3 |
| Secondary Focus Area course #2 | 3 |
Spring Term
| Course | Title | Credit |
| ERSH 7500E | Action Research | 3 |
| Secondary Focus Area course #3 | 3 |
Summer Term
| Course | Title | Credit |
| EPSY 7650E | Applied Project in Educational Psychology | 3 |
Select 3 courses (9 credit hours) from one or more focus areas
Learning with Technology
| Course | Title | Credit |
| EDIT 6150E | Introduction to Computer-based Education | 3 |
| EDIT 6170E | Instructional Design | 3 |
| EDIT 6400E | Emerging Approaches in Teaching, Learning, and Technology | 3 |
| EDIT 6600E | Multicultural Perspectives in Technology | 3 |
Learning Across the Lifespan
| Course | Title | Credit |
| LLOD 7020E | Adult Learning and Instruction | 3 |
| LLOD 8090E | Adult Development and Instruction | 3 |
| LLOD 8200E | Theory and Practice of Educational Change | 3 |
| LLOD 8050E | Multicultural Issues in LLOD | 3 |
| WFED 7020E | Assessing Student Learning in Workforce Education | 3 |
Qualitative Approaches to Education
| Course | Title | Credit |
| QUAL 8400E | Qualitative Research Tradition | 3 |
| QUAL 8140E | Designing Qualitative Research | 3 |
| QUAL 8420E | Analyzing Qualitative Data | 3 |
Quantitative Methods
| Course | Title | Credit |
| ERSH 6300E | Applied Statistical Methods in Education | 3 |
| ERSH 6600E | Applied Education Assessment | 3 |
| ERSH 7600E | Construction of Educational Measuring Instruments | 3 |
| ERSH 8320E | Applied Correlation and Regression Methods in Education | 3 |
Development of Higher Intellectual Capability
| Course | Title | Credit |
| EPSY 8270E | Family and Community Engagement in Talent Development | 3 |
| EPSY 8230E | Divergent and Creative Thinking | 3 |
| EPSY 7240E | Creativity: Instructional Procedures and Problem-Solving Processes | 3 |
| EPSY 7260E | Supporting Social and Emotional Development of the Gifted | 3 |
| EPSY 7060E | Assessment of Gifted Children and Youth | 3 |
Faculty
News & Events
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