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Master of Arts in Educational Psychology: The Developing Learner
The online Master of Arts in Educational Psychology with a concentration in the developing learner may be right for you if you are interested in:
- Understanding factors that impact a student's self-esteem, development and learning
- Creating a safe, positive student-centered environment
- Becoming familiar with the latest approaches in motivation, learning, creativity and development
The mission of the EDPS program is to prepare professionals who think critically about the ways individuals learn and develop emotionally, cognitively and socially. Students in educational psychology ask questions, seek answers and apply those answers in real world situations.
The developing learner concentration will provide you with insights into the child, adolescent and teacher as individuals. The primary focus is on factors that impact the development, learning and self-concept of children and adolescents. Course content includes:
- Recent approaches to learning and intelligence;
- Encouraging motivation to learn;
- Developing safe, positive classroom climates;
- Concerns about the well-being of students and teachers;
- Understanding and valuing the diversity of all persons within educational environments.
Career Opportunities
This program is appropriate for those who want to expand their knowledge base to include the development of children, as well as what motivates them and how they learn. Some graduates use their expertise within school systems or intermediate school districts as teachers, staff development specialists, lead teachers or assessment specialists. Others use the degree as a springboard for doctoral work, particularly in educational psychology.
** Note: This degree is not intended to prepare school psychologists.
Accreditation
The EMU College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and approved by the Michigan Department of Education for the preparation of educational personnel.
Program of Study
A program of study must be completed in cooperation with an adviser. You have the option of completing either a thesis or a culminating project in consultation with your adviser. The curricular requirements include a minimum of 30 graduate-level hours, to be distributed as follows:
Required Foundation Courses: 9 –11 hours
- EDPS 502 Basic Concepts in Educational Psychology (2)
- SOFD 580 Sociology of Education (2)
- CURR 654 Multicultural Teaching and Learning (3)*
- EDPS 667 Principles of Educational Research (3)
- Choose one course from the following:
- EDPS 501 Psychology of Adolescence (2)
- EDPS 600 Human Development (2)
Restricted Elective Courses**
- EDPS 501 Psychology of Adolescence (2)
- EDPS 550 Motivation to Learn (2)
- EDPS 602 Psychology of the Adult Learner (2)
- EDPS 603 Principles of Classroom Learning (2)
- EDPS 605 Mental Health of Educators (2)
- EDPS 614 Psychology of Creativity for Educators (2)
- EDPS 627 Designing Classroom Assessments (3)
- EDPS 630 School Violence: A Holistic Approach to Prevention and Intervention (3)
- EDPS 694 Seminar (2)
Required Culminating Experience
- EDPS 697 Independent Study (1)
* CURR 654 is required only for students who are not certified teachers.
** NOTE: Additional restricted electives are available on main campus and at EMU off-campus locations.
Program Total: 30 hours
For More Information
Dr. Alane Starko
Professor, Teacher Education
Eastern Michigan University
College of Education
313 Porter
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734.487.7120 x 2616
astarko@emich.edu
Read more information by downloading the fact sheet [PDF].