Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Psychology, Applied Cognition & Development

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.

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

Application Checklist

1. Application – Submit the Graduate School Admissions online.  Application fee: $75 Domestic/$100 International (waived for US veterans).
2. Select Campus - Online 
3. Select Intended Program - MED, Educational Psychology (Educational Psychology)[MED_EPSY_ONL] 
4. Select Area of Emphasis - Applied Cognition and Development 
5. 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 
   1. GRE or MAT - accepted but not required.
   2. International applicants must also submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.
6. Résumé or curriculum vita – Upload to the Graduate School application.
7. 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.
8. Transcripts – Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended to the Graduate School application. Send official transcripts after you are offered admission.
9. 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

Domestic Applicants 

• Fall: March 15 (applications received by this deadline will receive priority consideration)
• Fall: July 1 (final deadline)

International Applicants

• Fall: March 15

Registration deadlines vary per semester. The UGA Office of the Registrar web site provides up-to-date information on registration dates.