Educational Psychology (MA)

Master of Arts in Educational Psychology

Master of Arts

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Education & Human Development
• Psychology & Human Behavior
• Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Minimum Credit Units1

30 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

The Educational Psychology master's program provides an overview of the field of educational psychology and a foundational understanding of the concepts, methods and theories related to the profession. It offers specialized courses in the psychology of teaching and learning; human cognition and problem solving; human development; and research methodology and measurement. In addition to core coursework, you will choose between the thesis path or the outcome assessment. Both paths emphasize research. There is also an Educational Psychology Accelerated Master of Arts program available to junior-level undergraduate students in the Bachelor of General Studies, Chemistry, and Leadership and Learning Innovation programs.

Accelerated Master’s Programs

Available

Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMPs) are intended for exceptional UArizona undergraduate students seeking to begin a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students earn both degrees in as few as 5 years. Connect with your academic advisor for more information.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

Application Accept. Rate

75%

Avg. Time-to-degree

2.0324 Years

Department-level

Enrollment % Male

8.33%

Enrollment % Female

91.67%

Enrollment % International

33.33%

Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities

33.33%