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Educational Psychology, M.A.

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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.

About

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.

Whether you’re a teacher looking to develop more effective instructional methods, or you’re interested in gaining expertise in occupational learning, UNC’s master’s degree program in Educational Psychology will prepare you with the skills and knowledge to lead in your field. The master’s degree can be completed in one year or spread out over a longer time period, depending on your needs. The program is offered at our main campus in Greeley, Colorado, as well as off-campus extension sites in Denver, with core courses offered during the summer to accommodate teaching schedules.

Programme Structure

  • Educational Psychology for Teachers
  • Life Span Developmental Psychology
  • Cognitive Development
  • Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychology
  • Principles of Neuropsychology
  • Cultural Issues in Educational Psychology

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
  • Credits
    30 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    80

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • This programme accepts GRE® scores and has provided a recommended score range.

    Recommended Verbal Reasoning score:

    146

    Recommended Quantitative Reasoning score:

    140

    Recommended Analytical Writing score:

    3.5

    The recommended range represents scores typically accepted at this institution. Scores outside the range may still be considered.

    The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. The GRE® General Test 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.

General Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or University or a comparable degree from a foreign
  • A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 Scale on the most recent 60 credit hours completed.
  • If applicable, take a standardized test: GRE, GMAT or MCAT, DAT, OAT, PCAT

Minimum GRE Score:

  • 140 Quantitative
  • 146 Verbal Reasoning
  • Combined score of at least 297
  • Analytic Writing 3.5

Tuition Fee

  • International

    1042 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 1042 USD per credit and a duration of 0 .

  • National

    490 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 490 USD per credit and a duration of 0 .
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Living costs for Greeley

  • 950 - 1350 USD/month
    Living Costs

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