Overview
In the Educational Psychology program from University of Northern Colorado you will study how people learn and retain knowledge, and how you can use psychological science to improve learning and promote educational success.
At UNC, you’ll find flexible degree options, on-campus and online, that you can complete on a schedule that works for you. Courses are designed to help you grow your professional abilities and advance your career, with classes led by award-winning faculty with extensive research experience.
You’ll also have many diverse and valuable opportunities to pursue your own research, learn in the field and participate in graduate student organizations such as the Educational Psychology Society.
Your Future in Educational Psychology
At UNC, you'll have access to research and experiential learning opportunities that will advance your career, and you’ll benefit from the close mentorship of dedicated, accessible faculty who are here to help you succeed.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Educational Psychology for Teachers
- Life Span Developmental Psychology
- Cognitive Development
- Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Principles of Neuropsychology
- Cultural Issues in Educational Psychology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Educational Psychology View 259 other Masters in Educational Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3 (required)
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. 146 (verbal)
140 (quantitative)
3.5 (analytical)
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- The $60 non-refundable application fee can be paid using a VISA, MasterCard or Discover card.
- Official high school transcripts and graduation certificates
- Graduate applicants are expected to meet a 3.0 GPA equivalent
- Please provide a clear, high resolution photocopy of the bio-page (photo-page) of your passport
- All doctoral programs and some master’s, certificate and licensure programs require letters of recommendation.
- Some graduate programs require supplemental application materials.
Tuition Fee
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International
1112 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1112 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
National
1112 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1112 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
560 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 560 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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