Educational Psychology
Doctoral
General Educational Psychology
College
College of EducationGraduate Coordinator
Dr. Elaine Weitw1518@msstate.edu
Overview
The concentration in General Educational Psychology is designed to prepare an individual for employment in research, teaching, and service settings. The four-year doctoral program involves coursework in psychological foundations, learning, motivational processes as well as research, statistics, and measurement. The Ph.D. degree in Educational Psychology with a concentration in General Educational Psychology requires a minimum of 91 hours of coursework beyond the baccalaureate degree. Applications are due March 1 each year. For further information, please contact the Graduate Coordinator.
Requirements
Applicants to the Ph.D. program must apply via the Graduate School: https://apply.grad.msstate.edu/. Completed applications are then reviewed by the Educational Psychology faculty admissions committee. When applying via the Graduate School website, make sure you select the "General Ed. Psychology" option from the drop-down menu (see screenshot below), you would otherwise be applying to the wrong program area (and your application fee cannot be refunded). The following materials are required by the Educational Psychology graduate programs: Personal Statement or Statement of Purpose, Official transcripts from all universities attended, Three letters of recommendation, Resume or Vitae, GRE scores (verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing)*, Other materials as required by the Graduate School (e.g., English test scores for international applicants). *Applicants for Fall 2022 or later admission are no longer required (but strongly encouraged) to submit GRE scores.
School Psychology
College
College of EducationGraduate Coordinator
Dr. Tawny McCleontmccleon@colled.msstate.edu
Overview
The Ph.D. program in Educational Psychology with a concentration in School Psychology is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the American Psychological Association (APA). Students accepted into the Ph.D. program in School Psychology should either hold a master's degree in Psychometry (or related field) or will obtain a master's degree in School Psychometry or master's degree in a related field within the first 3 years in the program. For students entering the program with only an undergraduate degree, the Ph.D. concentration in School Psychology is designed to be completed in five years. A minimum of 120 semester hours beyond the baccalaureate degree is necessary to earn a doctorate from the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology. For students entering the program with an advanced degree, the Ph.D. program with a concentration in School Psychology will require a minimum of three years of formal coursework. In addition, doctoral students in the School Psychology concentration are required to present a minimum of one refereed presentation at a regional or national conference, submit one manuscript to a refereed journal, or seek to publish one book chapter or formal test review. Doctoral School Psychology students must also pass three examinations including the PRAXIS II in School Psychology (i.e., students must obtain a passing score as outlined by the National Association of School Psychologists), doctoral written comprehensive exam, and doctoral oral comprehensive exam. Also, students are required to complete a 2000-hour internship (APA-accredited preferred)
Requirements
The following are admission criteria for admission to the Educational Psychology degree program (additional requirements may be required). An overall GPA on the bachelor’s degree of at least 2.75, Recent Graduate Record Examination (GRE) verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing scores, External recommendations, An interview is generally required. Students admitted to the Educational Psychology graduate degree program must maintain continuous enrollment. A student who is not enrolled or is inactive for one calendar year must be re-screened for readmission to the department prior to re-enrollment in the University.
Master's
Applied Behavior Analysis
College
College of EducationGraduate Coordinator
Dr. Hallie Smithhms238@msstate.edu
Overview
The M.S. in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a terminal degree designed to begin in the fall semester and be completed in two years. The concentration in ABA leads to certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The degree program is currently a 40-hour program. All students in the program must pass a master's comprehensive examination.
Requirements
The following are admission criteria for admission to the Educational Psychology degree program (additional requirements may be required). An overall GPA on the bachelor’s degree of at least 2.75, Recent Graduate Record Examination (GRE) verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing scores, External recommendations, An interview is generally required. Students admitted to the Educational Psychology graduate degree program must maintain continuous enrollment. A student who is not enrolled or is inactive for one calendar year must be re-screened for readmission to the department prior to re-enrollment in the University.
General Educational Psychology
College
College of EducationGraduate Coordinator
Dr. Elaine Weitw1518@msstate.edu
Overview
The concentration in General Educational Psychology is designed to prepare an individual for employment in research, teaching, and service settings. The four-year doctoral program involves coursework in psychological foundations, learning, motivational processes as well as research, statistics, and measurement. The M.S. in Educational Psychology with a concentration in General Educational Psychology is a planned program consisting of 35 hours.
Requirements
The following are admission criteria for admission to the Educational Psychology degree program (additional requirements may be required). An overall GPA on the bachelor’s degree of at least 2.75, Recent Graduate Record Examination (GRE) verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing scores, External recommendations, An interview is generally required. Students admitted to the Educational Psychology graduate degree program must maintain continuous enrollment. A student who is not enrolled or is inactive for one calendar year must be re-screened for readmission to the department prior to re-enrollment in the University.
