Overview

Given our focus on the science of learning, teaching, and assessment, students are exposed to various approaches to the design of empirical research, the creation of measures for latent variables, and the use of advanced statistical techniques.

Our goal is to provide students at Pennsylvania State University with the theoretical and methodological tools needed to research model learning communities' development and assessment.

Features

As students in the Educational Psychologyprogram develop expertise, they learn to participate as members of a research community that is concerned with the nexus of learning, teaching, assessment, and research methodology.

Graduate students in our program work within an intensive research apprenticeship that includes several key components:

Collaboration with faculty mentors on research initiatives and projects
Coursework in fundamental knowledge and skills
Advanced seminars and colloquia in specialized areas
Professional development seminar

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Group Processes in the Classroom
Individual and Group Differences
Current Issues in Special Education
Learning and Cognition: Educational Applications
Concept Learning and Problem Solving
Theories of Learning and Instruction
Cognitive Processes in Learning from Multiple Representations
The Psychology of Reading
Instructional Psychology
Achievement Motivation

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Educational Psychology View 83 other PhDs in Educational Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typically applicants have at least a 3.0 junior/senior grade-point average (on a 4.0 point scale) and broad undergraduate background including college level mathematics. Exceptions may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests.
Applicants with a master's degree will be required to show strong performance in their graduate program. Applicants will also supply letters of reference and a written statement of their professional goals.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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