Educational psychology
Department of Educational Leadership & Counseling Psychology
Research, evaluation and measurement (REM)
Graduates in educational psychology (REM) can expect to earn a good salary and maintain an interesting and fulfilling career. Individuals with strong research and evaluation skills in education and/or the social sciences are highly sought after for jobs in industry, state agencies, laboratories, school districts, and universities.
The core requirements in Research, Evaluation, and Measurement (REM) provide students with a solid academic foundation. In addition, all degree programs afford some flexibility to tailor course work to individual student preferences and research options.
Successful professionals in this field have strong methodological skills, an understanding of researchable topics, the ability to develop a research program, the ability to communicate and work with a wide variety of professionals, and the skills to understand nuance and ambiguity in the work environment. Thus, we seek individuals who will first meet challenging academic standards for entrance and show promise for success in the exciting field of educational research and evaluation.
The college’s program in educational psychology includes three graduate degree programs:
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in educational psychology »
- Master of Education (Ed.M.) in educational psychology »
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in educational psychology »
The educational psychology program is committed to the creation and study of environments that enhance learning potential and promote lifelong learning for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Through faculty and student partnerships across campus, the program provides an exciting, interdisciplinary atmosphere for course and field study.
Consistent with the scientist-practitioner model of professional training in psychology, students in the doctoral program in educational psychology are required to integrate the theoretical and research offerings of the university with substantial practicum and internship experiences by completing an internship directly related to the specific area of professional training.
Master of Arts (M.A.)
This is a two-year degree only offered on the WSU Pullman Campus.
The M.A. degree with a specialization in educational psychology is a concentration in research, evaluation, and measurement (REM). While students at the master’s level in educational psychology complete a common core of courses, a substantial portion of each master’s degree program is composed of courses selected by the student and his/her advisory committee to tailor the program of study around the student’s personal interests and professional aspirations. M.A. graduates in educational psychology (REM) can expect employment in private firms, school districts, business, industry, or state agencies as program evaluators, student assessment coordinators, research technicians, or data analysts. This degree culminates with the writing and oral defense of a formal thesis.
Successful completion of the M.A. degree provides a basis for application to the Ph.D. program in educational psychology.
This program does not have an application deadline. Applicants must apply to both the WSU Graduate School and the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology.
Master of Education (Ed.M.)
This is a two year program offered at the Pullman campus. However, relevant coursework is available at the Vancouver, Tri-Cities, and Spokane campuses.
The Ed.M. with a specialization in educational psychology is a professional degree designed to concentrate in research, evaluation, and measurement (REM). While students at the master’s level in educational psychology complete a common core of courses, a substantial portion of each master’s degree program is composed of courses selected by the student and his/her advisory committee to tailor the program of study around the student’s personal interests and professional aspirations. Ed.M. recipients in educational psychology (REM) can expect employment in private firms, school districts, business, industry, or state agencies as program evaluators, student assessment coordinators, research technicians, or data analysts.
Graduate students who intend to work in a K-12 educational or agency setting generally pursue the Master of Education degree program in educational psychology. This degree culminates in the completion of a final written examination.
This program does not have an application deadline. Applicants must apply to both the WSU Graduate School and the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
This is a three to five year program that is offered on the Pullman campus.
The Ph.D. program in educational psychology focuses on developing and applying the research, evaluation, and measurement (REM) knowledge and skills necessary to conduct theoretical research and/or basic research designed to add to the content of the field of study. All students are required to complete an internship directly related to the specific area of professional training.
Individuals with strong research and evaluation skills in education and/or the social sciences are highly sought after for jobs in industry, state agencies, laboratories, school districts, and universities. Experienced individuals in this profession can expect to earn a good salary and maintain an interesting and fulfilling career.
Professionals in this field have strong methodological skills, understanding of researchable topics, the ability to develop a research program, the ability to communicate and work with a wide variety of professionals, and skills to understand nuance and ambiguity in the work environment. Thus, we seek individuals who will first meet challenging academic standards for entrance and show promise for success in the exciting field of educational research, evaluation, and measurement.
More info
For detailed information on program requirements and application procedures, contact:
Office of Graduate Studies
gradstudies@wsu.edu
252 Cleveland Hall
(509) 335-7016 or
(509) 335-9195
Program faculty