Overview

The Educational Psychology program from Ball State University is aimed at education professionals and others who work in a field related to learning and human development. Whatever your profession, you can complete the MA in just 18 months (less than one year if you take a full load each term, including summer), so you can get ahead without leaving your life behind.

Why an MA in Educational Psychology?

Ball State’s online master’s in educational psychology complements and elevates prior degrees in the social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, teaching, political science, etc. This degree not only helps professionals in education, business, government, and human services advance their careers, but it’s also a good choice for those contemplating a career change as it provides several transferable skills to many industries

The skills you learn today can be applied to your job tomorrow, which include:

Research methods in education
Classroom assessment (psychometrics)
Online learning
Instructional design
Social emotional learning
Self-regulated learning
Learning sciences (cognition, metacognition, motivation, etc.)
Human development, including social and global perspectives
Research statistics

Research design, including how to read, interpret, and apply research

Career Options

You will have your choice of a broad range of career paths and next steps when you earn your MA in Educational Psychology. You’ll gain the expertise and connections to move your career forward with opportunities such as:

Pursuing your doctorate

Teaching at the undergraduate level

Working as a developmental specialist

Working as a professional evaluator or researcher

Designing teacher training programs

Human resources development

Conducting institutional research

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Identification and Evaluation of Gifted and Talented Children

Models and Strategies for Gifted Learners

Development of Creative Thinking

Investigating the Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Students

Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of Programs for Gifted and Talented Students

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Muncie, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Two letters of recommendation: Within the online application you will be asked to submit names and email addresses for two professional references.
Resume or curriculum vitae (most recent)
Statement of purpose
Transcript/credential evaluation showing your complete academic history

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15312 USD / year

≈ 15312 USD / year
Out-of-State

15312 USD / year

≈ 15312 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10208 USD / year

≈ 10208 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Why an MA in Educational Psychology?

Career Options

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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Funding

Scholarships Information

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