Are you looking for a program that covers education psychology through the entire lifespan? Are you considering a career in teaching, administration, research, or consulting? The PhD in Education Psychology at Capella University could be right for you.

Program Highlights

The PhD in Education Psychology focuses on mastering knowledge of childhood, adolescent, adult, and geriatric education psychology. Most of the courses at Capella University take place online. However, you'll also get periodic doses of in-person training at 3 residential seminars, each one week long. Throughout the program, you'll maintain regular contact with faculty and professional mentors, who will encourage you to pursue your professional passion.

Curriculum Details

The curriculum at Capella University is especially designed to enhance your career in education psychology. In the PhD in Education Psychology, you'll take a unique blend of core courses in education, psychology, and research methods. Examples of classes you'll study are:

• Learning Theories in Psychology.
• Principles of Educational Psychology.
• Teaching Psychology.
• Computer Mediated Instruction / Learning.
• Tests and Measurements.
• Qualitative Analysis.
• Advanced Research Methods.
• Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice.
• Advanced Inferential Statistics.
• Advanced Qualitative Research Methods.

Length of PhD in Education Psychology

120 quarter credits

Accreditation

North Central Association of the Higher Learning Commission

How to Get Started

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