Program:
Educational Psychology - Graduate Certificate
Award Type:
Graduate Certificate Program
Department:
Counseling, Educ Psych, and Special Education
Excerpt from the official Academic Programs Catalog:
Listed below are the approved requirements for the program from the official Academic Programs Catalog.
Students must consult their advisors to learn which specific requirements apply to their degree programs.
College of Education
Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education
Graduate Study
Educational Psychology - Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Psychology is designed to provide educators and non-educators with knowledge and perspectives on learning and development. By understanding the psychological processes that underlie learning, as well as the practices that support these processes, the developmental mechanisms that lead to individual differences, and the impact of motivation, participants will gain deeper insight into the needs of developing learners. The certificate is available only online.
Admission
To be considered for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Educational Psychology an applicant must:
- have completed a bachelor’s degree.
- submit the university application form and fee.
- Complete the Intent to Enroll form on the program Web site.
- provide transcripts from all previous institutions of higher education.
- complete a test of English language proficiency if English is not the first language.
Applications are reviewed by faculty who look for indications of a high probability of success.
Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Educational Psychology
Students must complete the following courses (9 credits):
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800 |
Psychology of Learning in School and Other Settings |
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801 |
Psychological Development: Learner Differences and Commonalities |
3 |
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802 |
Developing Positive Attitudes toward Learning |
3 |