Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Walden University's M.S. in Psychology program with a specialization in Educational Psychology is designed to build and strengthen analytical, research, and assessment skills as you study human behavior and development within educational and other learning environments. Topics addressed in program coursework include physical, mental, social, and emotional issues through child and adult development; motivational theories; cultural impact on personality and social behavior; learning theories; strategies for exceptional individuals such as those with learning disabilities or emotional disorders; and education research techniques. A capstone requires the completion of an integrative research paper. If you are seeking to obtain a doctoral degree in psychology, you will take an ethics course in place of the capstone.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Before enrolling in Walden University's M.S. in Psychology program with a specialization in Educational Psychology, you should hold a bachelor's degree. Professional experience in a mental health or education setting is helpful. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Program Requirements?

You must earn a total of 54 credits to successfully complete the M.S. in Psychology program with a specialization in Educational Psychology at Walden University. This credit total includes 48 credits in core coursework, a five-credit capstone or doctoral preparatory course, and a one-credit foundation course. Courses are taken sequentially as shown below, with two courses taken in each of the program's six quarters. Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change. Contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program.

M.S. in Psychology with a specialization in Educational Psychology Required Courses

• Foundations for Graduate Study in Psychology
• Lifespan Development
• Human Motivation
• Educational Psychology
• Research Theory, Design, and Methods
• Culture and Psychology
• Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
• Theories of Learning
• Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior
• Psychology of the Exceptional Individual
• Tests and Measurement
• Choose one of the following:
  • M.S. in Psychology Capstone
  • Ethics and Standards of Psychology

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of Walden University's M.S. in Psychology program with a specialization in Educational Psychology, you could apply theories and concepts learned in the program to enhance your current position or seek greater responsibilities in another professional setting. In addition to elementary, secondary, or postsecondary environments, you could seek work in government or corporate training programs, community centers, or mental health clinics. Positions you could pursue include:

• School psychologist
• Mental health counselor
• Social worker
• Human resource development specialist

Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Advanced Degrees

While a master's degree might be a terminal degree for some career choices, a doctorate would be required for those graduates seeking to become psychology professors or researchers in the field. In some states, those who wish to open their own psychology practice would also be required to possess a Ph.D.

Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Degree options that graduates could pursue include:

• Ph.D. in Psychology
• Ph.D. in Educational Psychology
• Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology

Find information on costs, occupation types, completion rates, and median loan debt for this program at http://waldendisclosures.com.

Note on Licensure

The M.S. in Psychology is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology professional.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.