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Online Master's Degree in Educational Psychology

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10
Total Courses
$420
Cost per Credit
1 year
Average Completion*
15 Hours/Week
Course Effort

Master’s in Educational Psychology Overview

It’s time to earn your educational psychology degree. Be ready for real opportunities in settings ranging from K–12 to higher education to corporate and government environments.

  • Understand the psychology of how diverse types of students learn so that you can improve their outcomes and experiences.
  • Study the latest instructional techniques, technologies, educational trends, and learning behaviors.
  • Develop competencies to guide improvement of educational programs and practices and to build, implement, and evaluate instructional regimens that are both competitive and educationally effective.
  • Learn from faculty members who are experienced professionals in the education and psychology fields.

Program Outcomes

  • Select research design and methodologies that effectively address needs, processes, and outcomes in program evaluation.
  • Create educational and psychological interventions that promote academic performance and social-emotional behavior.
  • Integrate reasonable adaptations to educational policies, practices, and accommodations to create equivalent learning environments and experiences for various demographics.
  • Design effective educational programs and interventions by integrating learning theory and psychological principles.
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of the interaction between educational technology and academic outcomes.

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Academic Alliances to Expand Your Teaching Opportunities

The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is pleased to announce a partnership with Promise Opens Doors, an organization that offers an online certificate program for educators interested in working abroad and helping others learn English.

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Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

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What Courses Will I Take?

Courses focus on developing the knowledge to guide improvement of educational programs and practices within educational, instructional, and governmental institutions.

Sample Courses

  • Perspectives on Diversity
  • Life Span Development
  • Learning and Behavior
  • Neuropsychology
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Program Requirements

10
Core Courses
10
Total Courses
47
Total Quarter Credits

1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours

Admissions Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in a graduate program. You will need to provide an official transcript that shows completion of your bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, though an unofficial copy may be provided during the application process. Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

Upcoming Start Dates

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Ways to Save on Time and Tuition

Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.

Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions.

Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.

Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.

Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.

Graduate tuition savings for military include a 17–30% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and, 14% per credit for veterans for graduate programs.

Earn credit for your military training. We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.

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Career Opportunities

Earning a Master of Science in Educational Psychology from Purdue Global can be an asset to anyone interested in pursuing a career in educational administration, program evaluation, or operations research analysis in educational, instructional, or governmental institutions.

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Range

General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control.

Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

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Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.

99%

Faculty members who have advanced degrees

54%

Faculty members who hold a doctorate

484

Faculty publications in 2022–2023

More Than 40,000

Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2022–2023

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023. 2022–2023 academic year.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

*Estimated Graduation Date and Average Completion: Estimated graduation date is based on the assumption that you will enroll in time to begin classes on the next upcoming start date, will remain enrolled for each consecutive term, and will maintain satisfactory academic standing in each term to progress toward completion of your program. Completion time is based on a full-time schedule. Programs will take longer for part-time students to complete.