Overview

Students in the educational psychology program study learning, development, motivation, assessment, testing, and instructional design. Individualized programs of study are developed for students to ensure that their studies prepare them well for the career paths they choose.

Why Study Educational Psychology Here?

We emphasize the research and theories related to learning and motivation, as well as how to apply the research and theories to practice. The Educational Psychology program of Virginia Tech is fairly small, which allows for greater interaction between students and faculty. The faculty works closely with students to tailor their learning experiences to meet their goals. Our students investigate strategies to improve teaching, effective methods to present ideas, factors that impact motivation, ways to accurately measure learning and achievement, and practices to create effective learning environments.

Career and Professional Development

Some graduates of the master’s program apply to Ph.D. programs in educational psychology or related fields. Other graduates work in a variety of positions and obtain a master’s degree to further their knowledge of the teaching and learning processes. For example, some students are interested in coaching or working with children. Others are already teaching in some capacity or want to teach and find the degree useful for their career path. Note that this master’s degree does not lead to a teaching certification; therefore, individuals who are not already certified and plan to teach in K-12 public schools should enroll in a degree program that leads to certification.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Motivating Yourself and Others

Learning and Cognition

Psychological Foundations of Education for Preservice Teachers

Sociocultural Influences on Learning and Instruction

Research and Assessing Student Achievement

Cognitive Processes and Educational Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Blacksburg, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (in any field) with 3.0 grade point average (GPA) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work for regular admission status or 2.5 GPA to 2.99 GPA for provisional admission status

Official Transcripts

GRE score is not required for Educational Psychology

Three letters of recommendation are required

Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae

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Tuition Fees

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32622 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32622 USD / year

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16232 USD / year

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Living costs

Blacksburg

United States

1166 - 1906 USD / month

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Overview

Why Study Educational Psychology Here?

Career and Professional Development

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Blacksburg

Financing

Funding

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