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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 provides you with insights into the child, adolescent and adult as individuals. The primary focus is on factors impacting development, learning and motivation. Course content includes:
- Recent approaches to learning and intelligence;
- Encouraging motivation to learn;
- Developing safe, positive learning 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, adolescents and young adults, 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.
Required Foundation Courses (12 hours)
- EDPS 502 Basic Concepts in Educational Psychology (3)
- EDPS 667 Principles of Educational Research (3)
- SOFD 580 Sociology of Educational Research (2)
- Choose one course from the following:
- EDPS 600 Human Development (3)
- EDPS 501 Psychology of Adolescence (3)
Restricted Elective Courses from Concentration Areas (12 hours)
- EDPS 694 Seminar in Educational Psychology (3)
- EDPS 689 Culminating Experience (3) or EDPS 692 Thesis (3)
Program Total: 30 hours
Concentration Area: The Developing Learner (13 hours)
At least 13 hours distributed among cognitive, emotional and social areas. Other courses may be selected in cooperation with an advisor.
Cognitive Courses
- EDPS 550 Motivation to Learn (3)
- EDPS 602 Adult Development and Learning (3)
- EDPS 603 Principles of Learning in Education (3)
- EDPS 614 Psychology of Creativity for Educators (3)
- EDPS 627 Creating Classroom Assessments (3)
- CURR 654 Multicultural Teaching and Learning (3)
Emotional Courses
- EDPS 501 Psychology of Adolescence (3)
- EDPS 509 Students’ Emotional Wellness in Educational Environments (3)
- EDPS 605 Mental Health of the Educator (2)
- EDPS 620 Self-Concept, Self-Esteem and Individual Differences (3)
Social Courses
- EDPS 617 Children in Poverty: Ed. Implications (3)
- EDPS 640 School Violence: A Holistic Approach to Prevention and Intervention Strategies (3)
- CTAC 511 Readings in Interracial/Interethnic Communication (2)
For More Information
Alane Starko, Ph.D.
Professor, Teacher Education
Eastern Michigan University
College of Education
313 Porter
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734.487.2789 | astarko@emich.edu
Read more information by downloading the fact sheet [PDF].