Master of Education Degree in Educational Psychology (MED Educational Psychology)
Edinboro University’s Master of Education in Educational Psychology program offers students a broad theoretical and practical background in the areas of education and psychology. This program is 30 credits and requires a written comprehensive examination and a master degree research project. Its important to know the application process is not the same between School Psychology and Educational Psychology, they both have different requirements. Students interested in school psychology certification should apply directly to the Educational Specialist in School Psychology program. Students interested in only the Master of Education in Educational Psychology degree program should apply to the Educational Psychology program.
Online MED Comprehensive Examination
Following completion of the MED Educational Psych degree coursework, students are required to complete a written comprehensive examination designed to assess their mastery of knowledge in areas relevant to Educational Psychology. These areas include: learning theories, counseling, consultation, crisis management, and research. Successful completion of the examination is needed prior to internship. This examination is multiple-choice. Students must obtain a cumulative score of 70% or higher. Students must contact the Program Head if they score below 70% correct.
Educational Psychology Research Project
All candidates enrolled in the MED Educational Psychology will complete a master degree research project. This is accomplished by successfully completing requirements for APSY788 and APSY789 in conjunction with faculty. Candidates will examine the effectiveness of an empirically based intervention to address the instructional needs or mental health needs of school-age students. The research project will follow an established research design methodology. More information on this research is available in the MED Educational Psychology Handbook. Your advisor will provide guidance for topic selection, completion of the final project, and determine its acceptability for the research project. Candidates will prepare a manuscript suitable for submission for peer review.
Edinboro University’s Master of Education in Educational Psychology program offers students a broad theoretical and practical background in the areas of education and psychology. This program is 30 credits and requires a written comprehensive examination and a master degree research project. Its important to know the application process is not the same between School Psychology and Educational Psychology, they both have different requirements. Students interested in school psychology certification should apply directly to the Educational Specialist in School Psychology program. Students interested in only the Master of Education in Educational Psychology degree program should apply to the Educational Psychology program.
Online MED Comprehensive Examination
Following completion of the MED Educational Psych degree coursework, students are required to complete a written comprehensive examination designed to assess their mastery of knowledge in areas relevant to Educational Psychology. These areas include: learning theories, counseling, consultation, crisis management, and research. Successful completion of the examination is needed prior to internship. This examination is multiple-choice. Students must obtain a cumulative score of 70% or higher. Students must contact the Program Head if they score below 70% correct.
Educational Psychology Research Project
All candidates enrolled in the MED Educational Psychology will complete a master degree research project. This is accomplished by successfully completing requirements for APSY788 and APSY789 in conjunction with faculty. Candidates will examine the effectiveness of an empirically based intervention to address the instructional needs or mental health needs of school-age students. The research project will follow an established research design methodology. More information on this research is available in the MED Educational Psychology Handbook. Your advisor will provide guidance for topic selection, completion of the final project, and determine its acceptability for the research project. Candidates will prepare a manuscript suitable for submission for peer review.
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