For Athens-based on campus students: Become an expert in applying advanced statistical and measurement methods in research. This program is designed for students who want to take on careers within the assessment industry, government research centers, or educational agencies. A large portion of our program involves in-depth research and analysis, and students will graduate with a strong grasp of their chosen topic and the research experience to be a leader in their field. Graduates are consistently recognized for their innovative work, which covers diverse topics such as the impacts of curriculum and beliefs on learning, empirical studies of student behavior, new methods of assessment, and pushing the boundaries of giftedness and creativity. For campus-based students, this M.Ed. option is only available to doctoral students at the University of Georgia who wish to add on a master’s level program in quantitative methodology.
For online students: Offered online through the Mary Frances Early College of Education, the University of Georgia’s online M.Ed. in Educational Psychology, Quantitative Methodology program (1) increases the effectiveness of applied research and assessment in the social sciences by advancing students’ knowledge, technical skill, and technical communication in all aspects of quantitative methods; and (2) supports students to become high-quality practitioners in the areas of psychometrics, statistics, measurement, and assessment. Graduates of this program take on careers within the assessment industry, government research centers, or educational agencies. University of Georgia online Master’s in Education programs are ranked #7 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in 2023. Those same programs were ranked No. 1 as the best online master in education programs for veterans.
Double Dawgs This major is part of a Double Dawgs pathway: Statistics BS/Educational Psychology MA (Measurement, Data Science, and Statistics) For more information, go to doubledawgs.uga.edu.
Director of Graduate Studies: Kristen Bub Kristen.Bub@uga.edu Graduate Program Advisor/Graduate Program Administrator: Caroline Calhoun-King wcc96770@uga.edu Program Coordinator: Amanda Ferster aefers@uga.edu
Plan A: 33 hours minimum Plan B: 36 hours minimum
Faculty take a holistic approach to reviewing applications to the program, considering all materials before making their decision. The following are required as part of the application process: a) Application b) Current resume/CV c) Transcripts from all universities d) Statement of Purpose e) TOEFL/IELTS scores (international students) f) 3 letters of recommendation (with at least 2 from faculty who had you) The GRE is not required for the application process. If you do not include GRE scores on your application, you will not be penalized. For Athens-based students: Applications are due December 1 for admission for the following Fall Semester. For online students: Applications are due July 1 for admission for the Fall Semester. Students who apply by March 15 will receive priority consideration.
| EPSY 6990 | Master's Seminar in Educational Psychology | 1-6 |
| EPSY 7650 * | Applied Project in Educational Psychology | 3 |
| ERSH 4200/6200 | Methods of Research in Education | 3 |
| ERSH 4300/6300 | Applied Statistical Methods in Education | 3 |
| ERSH 4600/6600 | Applied Educational Assessment | 3 |
| ERSH 8310 | Applied Analysis of Variance Methods in Education | 3 |
| ERSH 8320 | Applied Correlation and Regression Methods in Education | 3 |
Choose 1 course(s) from the following:
| EPSY 6010 | Foundations of Human Development for Education | 3 |
| EPSY 6800 | Foundations of Cognition for Education | 3 |
*required for students in plan A only
| EPSY 6800E | Foundations of Cognition for Education | 3 |
| ERSH 4200E/6200E | Methods of Research in Education | 3 |
| ERSH 4300E/6300E | Applied Statistical Methods in Education | 3 |
| ERSH 6600E | Applied Educational Assessment | 3 |
| ERSH 7600E | Construction of Educational Measuring Instruments | 3 |
| ERSH 8610E | Theories of Educational Measurement | 3 |
Choose 1 course(s) from the following:
| ERSH 9200 | Programming Computational Statistics in Education | 3 |
ERSH R Sequence
Data Management
Choose 1 course(s) from the following:
| ERSH 9700E | Internship in Educational Research | 1-3 |
| ETAP(QUAL)(ERSH) 7500E | Action Research | 3 |
Choose 11 to 14 credit hours from the following:
Students in Plan A are required to take 11 credit hours of elective courses. Students in Plan B are required to take 14 credit hours of elective courses. Electives may be chosen from the department. Electives must have course numbers 6000 or higher.
Students will select one of several secondary focus areas listed below. Once an area is chosen, students will take 6 credit hours of elective coursework.
Choose 1 group(s) from the following:
Choose 6 credit hour(s) from the following:
| EPSY 6010E | Foundations of Human Development for Education | 3 |
| EPSY 6060E | Foundations of Motivation for Education | 3 |
| EPSY 7160E | Nurturing Independent Learners | 3 |
| ERSH 8310E | Applied Analysis of Variance Methods in Education | 3 |
| ETAP(QUAL)(ERSH) 7500E | Action Research | 3 |
Choose 6 credit hour(s) from the following:
| EDIT 4150E/6150E | Introduction to Digital Learning | 3 |
| EDIT 4170E/6170E | Introduction to Instructional Design | 3 |
| EDIT 4600E/6600E | Diversity, Technology, and Learning | 3 |
| EDIT 6400E | Emerging Approaches in Teaching, Learning, and Technology | 3 |
Choose 6 credit hour(s) from the following:
| QUAL 8400E | Qualitative Research Traditions | 3 |
| QUAL 8410E | Designing Qualitative Research | 3 |
| QUAL 8420E | Analyzing Qualitative Data | 3 |
Choose 6 credit hour(s) from the following:
| EPSY 7060E | Assessment of Gifted Children and Youth | 3 |
| EPSY 7240E | Creativity: Instructional Procedures and Problem Solving Processes | 3 |
| EPSY 7260E | Supporting the Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Students | 3 |
| EPSY 8230E | Divergent and Creative Thinking | 3 |
| EPSY 8270E | Family Community Engagement in Youth Talent Development | 3 |
| GRSC 7001 | GradFIRST: First-year Research and Scholarship Training Seminar | 1 |
Only graduate-level courses (6000 and above) may be used toward the earning of a graduate degree.
Students in Plan B will have to take a comprehensive exit exam, either oral or written.
Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.
Students in our Master’s programs have gone on to pursue the following careers: -Teacher -Program Education Specialist -Behavior Analyst -Educator -Media Specialist -Assistant Professor -Academic Advisor -Administrative Specialist -Curriculum Coordinator -Employment Specialist -Associate Registrar -Student Success Counselor -Operations Specialist
If graduate credit earned at an accredited institution constitutes a logical part of the student’s program, transfer of credit may be allowed when recommended by the student’s major professor and graduate coordinator, and when approved by the dean of the Graduate School. Such transfer credit cannot exceed the following scale and must fall within the time limit of the degree: Program Credit Hours / Transfer Up To: 30-39 program credit hours / transfer up to 6 credits 40-49 program credit hours / transfer up to 8 credits 50-59 program credit hours / transfer up to 10 credits 60-69 program credit hours / transfer up to 12 credits 70+ program credit hours / transfer up to 14 credits
Transfer credit cannot be used to fulfill the requirement that 12 semester hours on the program of study be courses open only to graduate students. No grade below B may be transferred. The courses to be transferred may not have been used to fulfill the requirements of a degree program at another institution. Transfer grades are not used in calculating cumulative averages. All requests for transfer credit, with accompanying official transcripts, must be in the Graduate School by the midpoint of the semester in which the student plans to graduate.
The College of Education offers a number of scholarship opportunities, which can be found here: https://coe.uga.edu/students/financial-aid The Educational Psychology department offers the W. Owen Scott Fellowship for Academic Merit and Professional Promise. Information about this scholarship can be found here: https://coe.uga.edu/students/financial-aid/owen-scott
Students are encouraged to pursue research opportunities outside of Athens, when appropriate and in consultation with their committees.
For Athens-based students: Students are encouraged to pursue internship opportunities when they will facilitate their professional development. For online students: Students will discuss internship or Applied Project options with their advisor. One is required.
Athens-based students: Students are encouraged to present their research at conferences, professional meetings, and symposia. Online students: Students are encouraged to participate in research opportunities and attend/present at virtual conferences.
GREP (Graduate Researchers in Educational Psychology) ASP (Association of School Psychologists) ACD (Applied Cognition and Development) Brownbag
The Educational Psychology department has four areas of emphasis: -Applied Cognition and Development -Gifted and Creative Education -Measurement, Data Science, and Statistics -School Psychology Across these areas of emphasis, the follow degree paths are offered: -MA -MED -MED Online -EDS -EDS Online -PHD The Educational Psychology department also offers the following: -Interdisciplinary Certificate in Creativity and Innovation